So, my Monte has been sitting in the back yard for years. I finally have time to replace and upgrade the engine. It came with the factory stock 229/3.8 V6, and and 250C THM transmission. Short term, I want to get a V8 in it to get it mobile, (which it presently isn't). A 305/5.0 was a an upgrade for the year, but from reading the boards, the 350/5.7 is the preferred hot rod. I am assuming that both will work with the 250 C THM, which should get a rebuild. (At least until I can find a good THM 350) I have read that I can get something out of a junk yard cheaply, hopefully with all of the needed brackets, etc. I don't need street legal now, just mobile. What do you recommend I get?
Should I replace the springs and rebuild the suspension now too if I have the time? (It's not a priority.) How much easier is it to do that with the engine out? The body still needs a lot of work, addressing rust problems, etc.
Should I replace the springs and rebuild the suspension now too if I have the time? (It's not a priority.) How much easier is it to do that with the engine out? The body still needs a lot of work, addressing rust problems, etc.
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