will it hurt anything if i install a supercharger from a 98 gtp to 98 monte carlo 3800 series2 and what would i have to do for it to work out. My engine has 156 xxx mi and my tranny was rebuilt about 2 months ago.

 

yes you could do it. Search top swap on here and you will find everything you need to know

 

I dont see the series 2 factor being an issue. With the high mileage and hassle of a top swap, I say go with a straight up l67 swap.

 

As much as I'm a big fan of the top swap- I also think ~160k miles is awfully high to start adding performance parts- a L67/L32 swap might be a better idea at this point- for maybe double or triple what a top swap would cost, you would also get a ton more life out of your engine.

 

really though, have you guys heard of too many monte carlo engines just taking a crap and stop working, i know i havent even heavily modded engines

 

Yes, the closer you get to 200k- that seems to be a major failure area. Sure there are some people who have made it to 250k and such, but then everything is just plain worn out on the engine. I'm not trying to say all the bearings are going to seize up right at 200k- I'm saying the whole engine will start nickel and dime'ing you to death.

Sure its definitely possible to do a top swap and rock it til it dies- but you're probably going to spend almost half of what an engine swap would cost- and you're still stuck with the high mileage. I'd rather spend double up front and get an extra 60k+ miles out of the engine.

 

my opinion it all that it if the engine has 280 on it tearf it down and get every thing you want to go in it. drive it till it cant be driven but slowly get what you want and need for the rebuild top and bottom it will be a great running car after wards becasu it will be some thing that was going to be pland by your self

 

sorry for the miss spells brain went faster than fingers

 

its a finger stuter then a verbal stuter

 

Well guys, I posted this for a buddy of mine that was thinking about the swap but recently just sold the car so its a no go now! I really appreciate the feedback though...thanx