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  1. Mike88SS

    New to the forum..my 88 Monte Carlo SS

    That's the crazy dream. I'm just not sure i'm ready to get into that big of a project. The condition of the car is too good to rip apart and modify the hell out of it i think. For now, I would be satisfied with waking the 305 up with headers and other minor parts, lowering it with some nice...
  2. Mike88SS

    New to the forum..my 88 Monte Carlo SS

    Very good info, thank you sir! I didn't realize it was quite that big an issue when getting into high HP. I appreciate the knowledge...that's why i'm here, I want to learn everything I can about the car. At this point i'm probably just going to rebuild the 305 and leave her the way she is...
  3. Mike88SS

    New to the forum..my 88 Monte Carlo SS

    I go back and forth on myself. I definitely won't ever sell her. Part of me wants it to be original but the speed freak in me wants to build it. I have the plan all laid out, but I just can't pull the trigger on it. Let's face it, these 305's are a dog. I'm open to any suggestions on what...
  4. Mike88SS

    New to the forum..my 88 Monte Carlo SS

    Better pics^. In the last one, you can see missing paint on the rocker panel. There is no rust just paint chipped off. I'm not sure what happened to it :( .
  5. Mike88SS

    New to the forum..my 88 Monte Carlo SS

    Thanks guys. My plan for the car is LSX turbo with a 4L80E or 700 r transmission. I never plan to get rid of the car as it has way too much sentimental value so im gonna slowly build what i want and make it perfect down to the last screw.. That project is a couple years away, right now i just want...
  6. Mike88SS

    New to the forum..my 88 Monte Carlo SS

    Forgot the engine pic. Can anyone point me in the right direction on the high idle? It idles at 1500-2k and doesnt have much power when driving. There are no vacuum leaks, that's all i know.
  7. Mike88SS

    New to the forum..my 88 Monte Carlo SS

    Hi everyone, my name is Mike, i'm 25 years old and live in Kansas City, Mo. Enough about me..here is the story of my 88 Monte Carlo SS. My grandparents bought the car new in 1987 at Smith Chevrolet in Stevenson, Ala. She rolled off the show room floor with just 6 miles. I have pictures from...

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