What kind of car was the Chevy Monte Carlo?
What kind of car was the Chevy Monte Carlo?
Buick’s turbocharged V-6-powered Regal Grand National was the quickest muscle car of the 1980s and still grabs all the attention, but Chevy’s V-8-powered Monte Carlo SS owned the Grand National when it came to sales. During the mid-1980s, well over 100,000 gearheads walked into Chevy dealers and rolled out in a new Monte SS.
What do you need to know about Monte Carlo doors?
1981-1988 Monte Carlo reproduction outer door moldings with sealing strips (pair… 1978-1988 window regulator roller (small, snap in type, 1 required per door). Fi…
Who is the general manager of Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
The new layout was first known as the A-body Special, but would evolve into its own class known as the G-platform. The Monte Carlo started as Chevrolet’s version of Pontiac Grand Prix, as conceived by Elliot M. (Pete) Estes, general manager of Chevrolet, and Chevrolet’s chief stylist, David Holls.
When did the first Monte Carlo SS come out?
It was option code RPO Z65, and it was the first Monte Carlo SS since 1971. Sales lasted until 1988, one model year beyond Buick’s run of turbo Regals, which crescendoed with its 547 GNXs.
What kind of transmission does a Monte Carlo have?
There are sources that say three SS Monte Carlos were built late in 1984 with the new overdrive TH200-4R four-speed automatic transmission. This is unconfirmed, but the new transmission was standard for 1985, along with a stiffer 3.73 rear axle ratio, up from the 3.42.
Where can I find Monte Carlo SS parts?
G-Force Performance, Cross Members, Exhaust Systems Colored Face Gauge overlays from RPM Overlays Performance ECM PROM from Jet Performance Products Performance ECM PROM from Hypertech Inc. ECM & Prom Part Numbers on Chris’s SS Garage web site. GM Alternators part numbers and specs on Transpo’s website
Is there a 4th generation Monte Carlo engine?
No. The only engine available for the 4th Generation Monte Carlo SS was the L69 HO 305ci V8. The 8th digit of the VIN number, which indicates engine type (L69, HO 305ci V8), must be a ‘G’ for 1984 through 1988 SSs, and ‘7’ for 1983 SSs. Some dealers installed 350 engines after the SS was delivered from the factory.
