I'd say yes but that'd be a compliment to them. I'd say there were just greedy. and that was just for an engine. He ended up just getting his 3100 rebuilt for about $1,100

 

Dang sorry to hear about this Frank.. hope everything works out for ya

 

Pretty sure everything bolts up to the L26 no problems. The only thing you would need is the adapter for your current TB because the TB on the L26 is computer controlled and you still have the cable.

 

lol too much for an engine with those miles

Thanks man, cant wait to start it up already if it ever does

ok thanks mike
looks like my monte will be having an L26 transplant soon then
cant wait to polish up that UIM

Stuff i have to do/replace:
Trans solenoids, new filter and fluid
new plugs and ZZP wires
oil change and filter
coolant elbows
new fluids (coolant, power steering any others?)
gaskets maybe? i read these motors have upgraded gaskets or something like that?
Transfer needed accessories/parts
TB adapter

anything else?

 

it'll aslo be a perfect time to lube up my steering shaft because of it making that clunking noise when turning :p lol

 

Might I suggest 3 of these (currently on sale):



I bought three of them when I did all my mods in spring of 2011 to protect the paint as I leaned into the car to do my work. As seen below:


You can tuck those blankets into the crevices around the engine compartment to "hold in". I think better then any "fender" bib type thing I've seen. Covers LOTS surface area.

Also add to the list new Fel-Pro aluminum LIM gaskets, a new UIM gasket.... Heck, I'd really consider doing the head gaskets (the replacement motor is out of the car, give it as clean a bill of health as you can). With the heads off, you could easily replace the valve seals too (something I wish I did on the Grand Am, but did not think about).

 

Drop in a LS4 ! keep your monte forever!

 

i had to look up l26 ik the ls4 l36 lt1 ls1 ls2 and l67. i have different way refering to things i got so confused thank god for internets or id been lost kinda like first got on here i got lost cause every body refers to gen whatever and i didnt do that dont worry im learning and converting! but i didnt kno how much, or if, you tearing things apart as much as i do cause i would be pissed off for about a minute if my motor blew then id have to laugh like mad man cause i love rebuilding motors and ive only done it once and instant love for it. better not drive my monte or ill be playing mr lead foot but yes enjoy ur new project ik i would fer sure cant wait get started on my monte!

 

Oh man, that sucks Frank. Hope you get it back up and running in short order.