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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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Default 2001 Monte Carlo LS upgrades

I've had this car for about 5 years now and its getting stale. Not that its not impressive to look at or drive, but i want something to make it feel a little different. I am hoping to up the performance a little bit.

Should I do a supercharger or a turbo, I am already planning on a cold air intake, but any links or suggestions for my body / engine would be helpful. I believe I am running a 3.4 in mine (just got done working on my house or id double check).
 
Old Jun 17, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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If its an LS its a 3400. How much you looking to spend on upgrades?
 
Old Jun 17, 2012 | 09:01 PM
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Default Not sure

Honestly I'd have to know what im looking at.
 
Old Jun 17, 2012 | 09:52 PM
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To start off Welcome to MCF a good choice.
Originally Posted by Luckypriest
Honestly I'd have to know what im looking at.
Make sure full tune up, brakes and all fluids are good and new and then....

Bottom end of engine good up to 400hp on average with no $$ for installation up to $5g for engine and up to $3g for transmission.
http://www.milzymotorsports.com/ check out some of the different things here.
60DegreeV6.com - Site News lot of smart people and info on here.

GM 60V6 - Stage 2 3400 Performance Package - WOT-Tech

GM 60V6 - Innovate LC-1 Standalone Wideband Controller - WOT-Tech

Easy Performance - Wizaired Cold Air Induction System #EP-CAI
add 4 inch K&N filter

ZZPerformance - ZZP Downpipes #ZZ-GPDP

Magnaflow - 2.5" Magnaflow Impala/Monte Carlo Catback Exhaust #MAG-16729
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ZZPerformance - 3 Inch 304 Stainless Catback Exhaust #ZZ-3GPCBSS

ZZPerformance - ZZP 1.0 PCM #ZZ-10PCM
or
a few other options for tune Diablew, overkill and HP Tuner to get you started.

Transmission
Triple Edge Performance - Home Page

ZZPerformance - 4t65e HD Upgrade Kit #ZZ-4T65EUPK
ZZPerformance - Gear Ratio Conversion Kit #ZZ-GRCK
ZZPerformance - Stage 2 Axles #ZZ-S2AXLE-38

Suspension
http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/...-Handling.aspx
Hope this helps for a good start.
 

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Old Jun 17, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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Our 3400's really aren't worth putting much money into. Just give it a nice Cold Air Intake, Coil Packs from an l67 (supercharged 3800), and change your exhaust to your liking and you're just about as quick as a stock 3800.

If you really have a few thousand to put into your car, you'd be better off just buying a new car so you're starting off with more HP. There isn't much aftermarket for us.
 
Old Jun 18, 2012 | 12:25 AM
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Im with him on that. I been driving my LS MC for close to 6 years and honestly if u dont want to sell it then just wait till ur current motor to blow up then u have a excuse to drop in a 3800 supercharged and play from there, tho i been waiting for this day to happen and i still dont c my motor blowing up in the next ten years lol seriously....
 
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