monte06v6
1/10/2008 10:51:06 PM
hey just wondering if anyone had any ideas of a engine swap i could do on my 06 monte carlo give me ideas thanks
kweef
1/11/2008 12:04:14 AM
i take it u want more hp...and what do u have an ss or ls
Cowboy6622
1/11/2008 4:41:59 AM
i'd take it from his name he got a V6... probably looking at a V8. keep in mind if you go with the V8, i know they have different transmissions and they probably have a heavier duty suspension to hold the engine.. plus more than likeley a different wiring harness. its not as easy as back in the day when you just pulled one out and popped a new one in.
the 5.3 would probably be tricky, considering it has the DOD system that shuts down 4 cylinders.
the NorthStar V8 from Cadillac isn't as good as the 5.3
a 3.8 supercharged has alot of potential.. but I don't know about getting on in the 7th generation 06-07's..
04 Intimidator
1/11/2008 2:59:51 PM
Instead of going with a different engine which will cost you about 7 grand plus tons of programming headaches I would go with a turbo. Bring it to ZZP and they can hook you up with a setup for 4-5 grand and it will be more powerfull than the larger engine and will be less of a headache.
RocknSS04
1/12/2008 11:11:12 AM
I'm a BIG fan of boost! Turbocharge that sucker and make it GO! The 5.3's are a rare breed, being shorter than a truck engine, or an LS1 or LS2. The milage on them as stated here just plain sucks, and boost is KEWL!
