mclellan83, I'm thinking something like these wheels;
Although, if I could find the rims I have now in smaller O.D I'd probably stick with that style.
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Although, if I could find the rims I have now in smaller O.D I'd probably stick with that style.
Welcome and it's always nice to hear about a father and son involved in just about anything, especially cars. I'm glad your getting rid of the 22" stilts. IMO they never look good on a G body. You sure nice unmolested platform to upgrade the drivetrain. I hope you'll be upgrading the suspension and brakes to handle to extra power.
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That's a nice clean Monte. I too am opposed to those wheels...much too much wheel for that car. The style isn't bad, but a smaller version. I'm sure you'll be able to sell those.
Nice to see that it's a father and son project. Hopefully, he'll learn the ropes and carry on. As long as you keep his interest in the project.
That's a nice clean Monte. I too am opposed to those wheels...much too much wheel for that car. The style isn't bad, but a smaller version. I'm sure you'll be able to sell those.
Nice to see that it's a father and son project. Hopefully, he'll learn the ropes and carry on. As long as you keep his interest in the project.
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Thank you for welcoming us. And we appreciate your comment. The "stilts" nicely put, LOL; I can't stand them. It seems to handle okay but the right is extremely rough.
Yes, we plan on upgrading brakes, suspension and steering components for two reasons. The car needs it and his mother insists the suspension and steering be modernized for his safety being that my son will drive the car from time to time. I haven't researched what it takes to upgrade this stuff yet.
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You'll have a lot of fun with the upgrades. I liken these cars to a Lego set- so many parts interchange! You can do it cheap with parts from different model cars (i.e- 98-04 Blazer brakes get you 2 piston calipers and unit bearings), or you can go full-tilt-boogie aftermarket (Wilwood, Baer, etc.).
You'll have a lot of fun with the upgrades. I liken these cars to a Lego set- so many parts interchange! You can do it cheap with parts from different model cars (i.e- 98-04 Blazer brakes get you 2 piston calipers and unit bearings), or you can go full-tilt-boogie aftermarket (Wilwood, Baer, etc.).
You could always look at doing the N90 17" versions so that it would fit your upgraded calipers if you do the LS1 style upgrade.
https://www.jegs.com/i/Year-One-Whe...bLg5cBfaFxvK71f07QYd6TefK0XYOotRoCugEQAvD_BwE
https://www.jegs.com/i/Year-One-Whe...bLg5cBfaFxvK71f07QYd6TefK0XYOotRoCugEQAvD_BwE
They are nice rims but I don't like the low profile tires. I have 17" rims and run 50 series tires.
Pontiacgp, I'm liking the N90 17"s mclellan83 turned me on too. They'd look nice with 50 or 45 series tires
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