John Bzdel's LS7/T56
1988 Monte Carlo SS

 

Current Vehicle Description:
-  Black original paint/Grey Interior
-  Goodmark cowl induction hood

Drivetrain:
-  2006 ZO6 crate motor 7.0L LS7 engine (click here for the original LS1 5.7L engine swap details.  Note: the original engine swap was a 1999 LS1 motor.  I upgraded this motor to a forged LS6 motor in Spring of 2004 and as of Spring 2006 it has an LS7)
    -  1-3/4" to 1-7/8" stepped equal length headers w/merge collectors
    -  Peterson Fluid Systems dry sump
   
-   Meziere electric water pump
-  T56 six speed manual transmission
-  GM 8.5" 4.10 posi-traction rear end

Suspension:
-  Modified C5 spindles & 13" front disc brakes
-  2" drop via G5 Suspension Package up front and Bell Tech rear coils
-  Boxed lower rear control arms with BMR lowering brackets & 1LE bushings
-  KYB Gas front shocks, Bell Tech Gas rear shocks
Wheels/Tires:
-  Rear 17" x 10" Custom widened/Chromed Momo Arrow wheels with Dunlop P315/35xZR17 tires
-  Front 17" x 8.5" Chromed Momo Arrow wheels with Dunlop P275/40xZR17 tires
                            (for tire fitment data follow this link)

Performance:
(updated 5-15-06)
-  Dyno: 487 RWHP & 470 RWTQ SAE Corrected Click here for dyno sheet
-   Track: 11.52 @ 121.66 MPH (Hoosier QTP DOT street tires through full exhaust) Click here for video


Monte Carlo Links

Monte Carlo SS.com - One of the ultimate information resource sites with an awesome message board dedicated to the Monte Carlo enthusiast.  A "must see" site!

Monte Carlo Mailing List - Register & participate in daily e-mail discussion

LS1,LS2, LS6 & LS7 Links

LS1tech.com - One of the most informative sites on the Internet for the GEN III & GEN IV motors

LS1tech.com Conversions Forum Message Board - A direct link to the LSx conversions message board


This page was last updated 07/09/06

 
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© 2006 by John Bzdel