I have an 02 ss. I bought an 05 GTO almost a year ago. My ss is no fun to drive in comparison. Because of this, and I don't want my ss to collect dust, I sent it to the shop to get a custom paint job. I'm adding some twin hood scoops, and a two tone paint job to match the interior, custom exhaust tips, and borla mufflers. I'm also removing the molding and ss badges, and having the badges hand painted and enlarged. I will add the programmer and exhaust cut-outs. I would like to put a northstar v-8 in it. Does anyone know if it will fit, if not, what kind of modifications I will have to make? And what do you think it will cost me. Or should I just add a turbo with 12 pounds of boost or a supercharger?

 

No clue, i could find out how much it is for ya but it depends on the person who is putting it in is gunna charge.

i think you should just boost it.. or sell it and get a new monte with the v8

 

You're right. Maybe I should just sell it. The amount of money it would cost to boost it might not be worth it. I just can't get over the new front end. It doesn't have that mean look to it anymore. Also I like to customize the exteriors of my rides. I'm not ready to spend that kind of money AND get a new whip. The custom shop its at said they can add a 12 lbs. Boost turbo, timer and all the necessary upgrades for a little less than 5k and I'll get around 400 hp. Is that worth it?

 

idk man

im not really sure you can get a new montecarlo and have 303 horsepower which is more then enough

 

I'm no really sure what you meant by that reply. Can you clarify what you meant by "I'm not really sure you can get a new monte carlo!" I apologize if I'm wrong, but it sounds like a dis, and maybe you were offended by something I said!

 

lol my bad

i meant im not really sure if you should get your monte boosted

you can get a new monte and have 303 horsepower stock which is more then enough

no dis man my bad

 

It's all good. I just think the price difference for a new v-8 is too much. I paid 25k out the door for mine new. I would imagine the new V-8 sells for over 29. I saw an LT for 27. Add customization to that. Its not worth it. I don't think the new model looks better than the old one. Just the engine. I'd rather spend 5k on engine mods, or $3,500 on a new engine and install it myself if it bolts right up.

 

oh well i didnt know you would do the engine swap if then hell yeh find yourself a nice v8 and drop it right in there..

get the bigest front wheel drive motor you can find lol