MONTE CARLO "COPO" Monte Carlo SS - Turbosaurus Build (Swinging Dick Racing's c*ck got bent... she bounced a little too high & hard, & came down awkwardly)

[motorheadmike]

Milan Dragway - that's a little hike from Ottawa

Grew up in Toronto (West of actually) which is just short jump to Michigan. Thing is I have a lot of friends down there and spent many Summers in Metro Detroit cruising and racing - been to Milan a few times (even had a grudge race or three in my old Buick). My brother lives in Windsor so that helps keep the ties with the guys down there.

 

[motorheadmike]

Mullet motivation montage time!

 

[TURNA]

Oh man that was bad.......u a turkey!!!!!!

 

[Injectedcutty]

Good song, but AWESOME mullet! I can't believe i just lost 4 minutes of my Monday watching that lol!

 

[lilbowtie]

Thing is by the time I start "upgrading" parts were are going to see even more weight go back into the car. It is an unfortunate reality. That and after taking both cars apart it was a noticeable PITA to get the back end off the car. So when it comes to time sit the body on the frame (delete the body bushings completely; going to literally go body on frame (and weld it together)), I don't think the potential for flex is going to be an issue - nor do I want to fight the pinch welds again when I have to blow the car apart (again).

The plan is to put a full fiberglass clip, rack and pinion, and chop off the frame horns (among other bits like suspension) to get the front end light.

My goal here is to push 600hp into the low-10s (high-9s?) with a sub-3000lb car, not need 800+hp to do the same with a 3500-3700lb bucket.

Light car, little motor, lots of revs, silly noises, etc.

I would suggest putting the body back on with solid mounts. A good cage is going to take care of any flex and suspension upgrades a must. With what your talking about doing you should be in the 2500 range

 

[1STLATIGERDIVISON]

I have some interior parts can take photos 4u + an AC condenser

 

[motorheadmike]

I would suggest putting the body back on with solid mounts. A good cage is going to take care of any flex and suspension upgrades a must. With what your talking about doing you should be in the 2500 range

Definitely won't be using aluminum shims/bushings - dissimilar metals. Some steel fender washers will be used as needed to get it level - but once it is there will be brackets holding body to frame. This car will not have a cage; dealt with that in my Buick and was the reason I sold it (could not take the family out in it). I figure I can do enough frame stiffening to keep it planted and from twisting. 2500lbs would be incredible.

Currently shopping for a turbo for this little 4.8L.

 

[motorheadmike]

Got the 4.8L up off the floor and onto the engine stand... and while I was tearing off the non-essential parts - exposing the crustiness beneath I came up with a name for the engine: Quagmire.

Because this thing is dirty and looks like it has herpes and genital warts, is not choosy and will take any action it can get, and DTF you up if given the chance!

 

[Injectedcutty]

Giggity giggity, alright!!!! Mike, that's a great name for it, i like it!!!

 

[motorheadmike]

No too much movement on this as of now because I have been playing with the wagon. However, I did pick up a UMI drag bar for it. Beefy.