John Bzdel's
LS7/T56
1988 Monte Carlo SS
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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