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
· Drive train:
- 2006 ZO6
crate motor 7.0L LS7 engine — Factory rated SAE 505/470 HP/TQ
- Peterson Fluid Systems 8 quart dry sump
- 1-3/4” to 1-7/8” stepped equal length headers with merge collectors
- Meziere electric water pump
- T56 six speed manual transmission—2.66, 1.78, 1.30, 1.0, 0.74 & 0.50:1
overdrive
- Moser 12 bolt with 4.10 True-trac posi rear end
(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)
· Suspension:
- Modified C5 spindles with 13" front disc brakes & 12"
rear 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
- Vari-shocks front & rear
· Wheels/Tires:
- Rear 17" x 10" Chromed Momo Arrow wheels with
Dunlop P315/35xZR17 tires
(for 275/40x17 rear tire
fitment data follow this link)
- Front 17" x 8.5" Chromed Momo Arrow wheels with Dunlop
P275/40xZR17 tires
· 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 track 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, LS3, 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 Board - A direct link to the LSx conversions Message Board
This page was last updated 07/09/06
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