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alEXej8 · 10-21-2009, 06:06 PM

Troy doesnt have a real SS, he has an LS with an ss front end. I was talking about my friends dads monte carlo SS. And im not sure what you mean by 'bubble rear windshield' but i dont think it has that.

double0Si · 10-21-2009, 08:09 PM

He's talking about the aero rear window. Chevrolet made them basically look like a hatchback for aerodynamics on their NASCAR racers. A certain number had to be made for the street to be competition legal. They're ugly as hell but functional. Look up pics. (im on my phone and it takes more time than its worth.)

92stoccord · 10-21-2009, 08:42 PM

It looks like a Camaro rear window.

double0Si · 10-21-2009, 10:29 PM

It never looked shitty on a Camaro, but it kills a Monte's lines.

double0Si · 10-21-2009, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alEXej8

Cuz my friends dad has an SS Monte Carlo (Dale Earnhardt edition). And it doesnt look like that.

There wasnt even a Dale Earnhardt Edition Monte Carlo offered in the 80s. Your friends dad is just a hillbilly who slapped some #3 stickers on an SS

First offered in 2002

INJEN78 · 10-25-2009, 09:36 AM

yes i have an LS converted to SS..and the aero is fucking stupid..i hate it..
anyways..this car is mixmatched so i dont know what is what..

78civic · 10-26-2009, 02:35 PM

A major 'good thing' is that there are TONS of aftermarket parts for the G-body. From a Choo-Choo customs body panels to model specific suspension piece$e$.
Plus you can build up a 312 (I think) by using a 265 crank (3.00"), longer (i forgot)rods and 350 pistons (4.00+) that make a nice big bore fast revvin small CI motor. Kinda like they made the 302 back in the late 60's.
Good luck with it. At least some parts will be cheaper than the 4cyl stuff.

E

INJEN78 · 10-26-2009, 03:55 PM

well its already got the 350 in it(5.7L) i plan to do a build because 350 blocks go for cheap around here

INJEN78 · 10-28-2009, 12:46 PM

so its atleast an 87 motor...i wish i could figure the numbers out..
but anyway..any ideas on a cam??

double0Si · 10-28-2009, 10:44 PM

LMGTFY...
Engine Block Codes for CID 350

"The Engine Block Casting code is one of the best ways to identify a Chevy engine block. This casting number is usually found at the rear of the block on the left or drivers side on top of the bellhousing flange."

INJEN78 · 10-29-2009, 10:19 AM

ive looked all over for something like that..,but anyway heres what ive gotten.lol doesnt tell much,because i knew it had to atleast be an 86 motor
10054727 1986-up 350
2/4 one piece rear seal, some "Made in Canada"

double0Si · 10-29-2009, 01:12 PM

I searched "chevy engine decoder," bout 4-5 down lol. If its Canadian, maybe it was a Camaro block. I dont know what all was made up there, but I know for sure Camaros were.

92stoccord · 10-29-2009, 01:23 PM

Does the motor have a VIN on it? I'm just curious, I really have no idea.

double0Si · 10-29-2009, 01:30 PM

I dont believe they do. My 91' 305 just had casting numbers IIRC.

92stoccord · 10-29-2009, 02:19 PM

I could tell via Vin, but idk casting numbers.

INJEN78 · 10-29-2009, 02:47 PM

i can post up all the numbers on the block if it would help..
but so far i know its a 5.7L 350 from canada made after 86..fuck it i guess

92stoccord · 10-29-2009, 03:35 PM

My guess is an early 90's GMC. Post up the numbers son!

double0Si · 10-29-2009, 10:32 PM

I'm guessing truck motor, or F-body. If youre lucky it could be a crate motor.

Taco15 · 10-30-2009, 02:13 PM

not a big monte carlo fan. SS or LS who gives a shit. I guess i'll take the better of the 2. :P

sorry i couldn't help myself. I'm bored out of my mind at work.

If your going to build it....stroke it!!!

INJEN78 · 10-30-2009, 05:39 PM

stroker kit can SMD!!!!
im just going for a high compression build..rods,pistons,cam,valves,spri ngs,retainers,headwork..crank is staying.

INJEN78 · 10-31-2009, 10:17 AM

k so im slowly getting info..previous owner said its out of a 91 chevy 1500 truck

78civic · 10-31-2009, 03:43 PM

There should be a stamping up front, right under the pass head, just over the water-pump port. If it's a replacement engine, it may not show anything there, and casting 'Hecho Mexico' anywhere were the Goodwrench replacement motors. Those that I was familiar with were the '010' casting, (last 3-digits)
They're were 2/4bolts. The 2bolt ones had more meat in the main webs for splayed caps that are said to be stronger than the 4bolt ones..
For the next block you look for, Set the block on end (waterpump side down) and look right down at the cam.. Is the hole centered? If it's not keep looking. CORE SHIFT is very prevalent. I sold a really nice block to a guy that said he was going to build a motor for his daughters car, then traded for a rebuilt Jasper one.. Man, I could have given him a junk one if I knew he wasn't going to use it. There was just something about that block, everything just looked good on it..

Anyhow, Keep away from crank casting #'s that are the same from 305's and 350's.. The balance WILL BE OFF!! (ie. '442' casting)

I've got a few older books for casting #'s.
Sometimes the castings marks are just barely readable.
I can take a look fer ya.

E

double0Si · 10-31-2009, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INJEN78

k so im slowly getting info..previous owner said its out of a 91 chevy 1500 truck

< Called it.

78civic · 11-03-2009, 08:03 PM

Come to think of it I gots a draw-thru turbo off of a late 70's/early 80's trans am.
I wanted to put it on a 4.1 Buick V6 but it's just sitting.

E

INJEN78 · 11-03-2009, 08:39 PM

a what?!?!

10-31-2009, 03:43 PM	#47
78civic Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 47 Posts: 447 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 16	There should be a stamping up front, right under the pass head, just over the water-pump port. If it's a replacement engine, it may not show anything there, and casting 'Hecho Mexico' anywhere were the Goodwrench replacement motors. Those that I was familiar with were the '010' casting, (last 3-digits) They're were 2/4bolts. The 2bolt ones had more meat in the main webs for splayed caps that are said to be stronger than the 4bolt ones.. For the next block you look for, Set the block on end (waterpump side down) and look right down at the cam.. Is the hole centered? If it's not keep looking. CORE SHIFT is very prevalent. I sold a really nice block to a guy that said he was going to build a motor for his daughters car, then traded for a rebuilt Jasper one.. Man, I could have given him a junk one if I knew he wasn't going to use it. There was just something about that block, everything just looked good on it.. Anyhow, Keep away from crank casting #'s that are the same from 305's and 350's.. The balance WILL BE OFF!! (ie. '442' casting) I've got a few older books for casting #'s. Sometimes the castings marks are just barely readable. I can take a look fer ya. E __________________ "If you can read, thank a teacher" "If you can read it in English, thank a VET"

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10-21-2009, 06:06 PM	#26
alEXej8 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hubbardston, MASS Posts: 219 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 99 Civic EX Rep Power: 12	Troy doesnt have a real SS, he has an LS with an ss front end. I was talking about my friends dads monte carlo SS. And im not sure what you mean by 'bubble rear windshield' but i dont think it has that.

10-21-2009, 08:09 PM	#27
double0Si Token GM Guy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago, IL/Columbus, Ohio Age: 22 Posts: 2,333 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 91 Camaro/07 GSX-R600/2000 Civic Si JDM B16A Hytech replica header Password JDM intake S2 camber kit Rep Power: 191	He's talking about the aero rear window. Chevrolet made them basically look like a hatchback for aerodynamics on their NASCAR racers. A certain number had to be made for the street to be competition legal. They're ugly as hell but functional. Look up pics. (im on my phone and it takes more time than its worth.)

10-21-2009, 08:42 PM	#28
92stoccord Big Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salem, Ohio Age: 20 Posts: 2,000 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1992 Honda Accord, 1990 CR-X, 2003 Buell Blast, Gillig Phantom Rep Power: 180	It looks like a Camaro rear window.

10-21-2009, 10:29 PM	#29
double0Si Token GM Guy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago, IL/Columbus, Ohio Age: 22 Posts: 2,333 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 91 Camaro/07 GSX-R600/2000 Civic Si JDM B16A Hytech replica header Password JDM intake S2 camber kit Rep Power: 191	It never looked shitty on a Camaro, but it kills a Monte's lines.

10-25-2009, 09:36 AM	#31
INJEN78 ¿GANGSTA GREMLIN? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT(860) VT(802) Age: 21 Posts: 8,261 iTrader: 7 / 100% Ride: 91 CRX si Rep Power: 242	yes i have an LS converted to SS..and the aero is fucking stupid..i hate it.. anyways..this car is mixmatched so i dont know what is what..

10-26-2009, 02:35 PM	#32
78civic Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 47 Posts: 447 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 16	A major 'good thing' is that there are TONS of aftermarket parts for the G-body. From a Choo-Choo customs body panels to model specific suspension piece$e$. Plus you can build up a 312 (I think) by using a 265 crank (3.00"), longer (i forgot)rods and 350 pistons (4.00+) that make a nice big bore fast revvin small CI motor. Kinda like they made the 302 back in the late 60's. Good luck with it. At least some parts will be cheaper than the 4cyl stuff. E

10-26-2009, 03:55 PM	#33
INJEN78 ¿GANGSTA GREMLIN? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT(860) VT(802) Age: 21 Posts: 8,261 iTrader: 7 / 100% Ride: 91 CRX si Rep Power: 242	well its already got the 350 in it(5.7L) i plan to do a build because 350 blocks go for cheap around here

10-28-2009, 12:46 PM	#34
INJEN78 ¿GANGSTA GREMLIN? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT(860) VT(802) Age: 21 Posts: 8,261 iTrader: 7 / 100% Ride: 91 CRX si Rep Power: 242	so its atleast an 87 motor...i wish i could figure the numbers out.. but anyway..any ideas on a cam??

10-28-2009, 10:44 PM	#35
double0Si Token GM Guy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago, IL/Columbus, Ohio Age: 22 Posts: 2,333 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 91 Camaro/07 GSX-R600/2000 Civic Si JDM B16A Hytech replica header Password JDM intake S2 camber kit Rep Power: 191	LMGTFY... Engine Block Codes for CID 350 "The Engine Block Casting code is one of the best ways to identify a Chevy engine block. This casting number is usually found at the rear of the block on the left or drivers side on top of the bellhousing flange."

10-29-2009, 10:19 AM	#36
INJEN78 ¿GANGSTA GREMLIN? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT(860) VT(802) Age: 21 Posts: 8,261 iTrader: 7 / 100% Ride: 91 CRX si Rep Power: 242	ive looked all over for something like that..,but anyway heres what ive gotten.lol doesnt tell much,because i knew it had to atleast be an 86 motor 10054727 1986-up 350 2/4 one piece rear seal, some "Made in Canada"

10-29-2009, 01:12 PM	#37
double0Si Token GM Guy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago, IL/Columbus, Ohio Age: 22 Posts: 2,333 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 91 Camaro/07 GSX-R600/2000 Civic Si JDM B16A Hytech replica header Password JDM intake S2 camber kit Rep Power: 191	I searched "chevy engine decoder," bout 4-5 down lol. If its Canadian, maybe it was a Camaro block. I dont know what all was made up there, but I know for sure Camaros were.

10-29-2009, 01:23 PM	#38
92stoccord Big Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salem, Ohio Age: 20 Posts: 2,000 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1992 Honda Accord, 1990 CR-X, 2003 Buell Blast, Gillig Phantom Rep Power: 180	Does the motor have a VIN on it? I'm just curious, I really have no idea.

10-29-2009, 01:30 PM	#39
double0Si Token GM Guy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago, IL/Columbus, Ohio Age: 22 Posts: 2,333 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 91 Camaro/07 GSX-R600/2000 Civic Si JDM B16A Hytech replica header Password JDM intake S2 camber kit Rep Power: 191	I dont believe they do. My 91' 305 just had casting numbers IIRC.

10-29-2009, 02:19 PM	#40
92stoccord Big Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salem, Ohio Age: 20 Posts: 2,000 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1992 Honda Accord, 1990 CR-X, 2003 Buell Blast, Gillig Phantom Rep Power: 180	I could tell via Vin, but idk casting numbers.

10-29-2009, 02:47 PM	#41
INJEN78 ¿GANGSTA GREMLIN? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT(860) VT(802) Age: 21 Posts: 8,261 iTrader: 7 / 100% Ride: 91 CRX si Rep Power: 242	i can post up all the numbers on the block if it would help.. but so far i know its a 5.7L 350 from canada made after 86..fuck it i guess

10-29-2009, 03:35 PM	#42
92stoccord Big Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Salem, Ohio Age: 20 Posts: 2,000 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1992 Honda Accord, 1990 CR-X, 2003 Buell Blast, Gillig Phantom Rep Power: 180	My guess is an early 90's GMC. Post up the numbers son!

10-29-2009, 10:32 PM	#43
double0Si Token GM Guy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Chicago, IL/Columbus, Ohio Age: 22 Posts: 2,333 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 91 Camaro/07 GSX-R600/2000 Civic Si JDM B16A Hytech replica header Password JDM intake S2 camber kit Rep Power: 191	I'm guessing truck motor, or F-body. If youre lucky it could be a crate motor.

10-30-2009, 02:13 PM	#44
Taco15 I wear stretchy pants Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Tallahassee Fl Age: 26 Posts: 5,286 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: chevy s-10 Rep Power: 255	not a big monte carlo fan. SS or LS who gives a shit. I guess i'll take the better of the 2. :P sorry i couldn't help myself. I'm bored out of my mind at work. If your going to build it....stroke it!!!

10-30-2009, 05:39 PM	#45
INJEN78 ¿GANGSTA GREMLIN? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT(860) VT(802) Age: 21 Posts: 8,261 iTrader: 7 / 100% Ride: 91 CRX si Rep Power: 242	stroker kit can SMD!!!! im just going for a high compression build..rods,pistons,cam,valves,spri ngs,retainers,headwork..crank is staying.

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10-31-2009, 10:17 AM	#46
INJEN78 ¿GANGSTA GREMLIN? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT(860) VT(802) Age: 21 Posts: 8,261 iTrader: 7 / 100% Ride: 91 CRX si Rep Power: 242	k so im slowly getting info..previous owner said its out of a 91 chevy 1500 truck

11-03-2009, 08:03 PM	#49
78civic Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Age: 47 Posts: 447 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 16	Come to think of it I gots a draw-thru turbo off of a late 70's/early 80's trans am. I wanted to put it on a 4.1 Buick V6 but it's just sitting. E

11-03-2009, 08:39 PM	#50
INJEN78 ¿GANGSTA GREMLIN? Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: CT(860) VT(802) Age: 21 Posts: 8,261 iTrader: 7 / 100% Ride: 91 CRX si Rep Power: 242	a what?!?!