i have a 2003 monte ss not supercharged looking to start modding does anybody have a genral list to start modding motor and trans is strong

 

here is some good reading for ya. welcome to mcf!!

https://montecarloforum.com/forum/en...-bumpin-24896/
^^click for link^^

 

Ok I read that and I clicked on the link to do a top swap but that link is bad. Is there any other way I can get the parts needed for a top swap and if you put a super charger on do you need to reconfigure the computer ?

 

Hi 'Rebel & Welcome to the MCF

Tell us about your Monte > How many miles are on it ? How many owners ?
What is your Mod budget ? Do you plan on doing your own mod's ? Do you have a garage/tools etc ? Do you have pic's of your almost murdered 'out Monte ? If so, please share.

Explore the MCF & you will find a lot of infor on Mod's.
We look forward to your reply..EnJoy the MCF

 

PARTS LIST

Heads from SC motor (Either Series will do, all the blocks are the came so all the heads can be interchanged)
Head Bolts, can be OEM replacements or Studs, up to you(Stock are Torque to Yield(one time use)
Thread Sealer (the head bolts go into the coolant jacket, and if they aren't sealed, they will weap coolant out)
Head Gaskets
Rocker boltsSame reason as the head bolts
Valve Cover Gaskets
Harmonic Balancer From the SC motor
Tensioner for SC belt
Idlers for Sc beltThese require bolts that aren't on the L26/L36
Coil Pack BracketThe tensioner and one of the idlers bolt to the SC Coil bracket (some 97 and 98 cars may not need a different bracket)
Lower Intake Manifold from the SC motor(The bolts are the same, so you can use your old LIM bolts if needed)
Lower intake Manifold Gaskets(the Aluminum ones are the Best)
Fuel Rail(you need the one that matches your fuel system, 97-03 gets the standard rail, while 04+ needs the return-less)
Fuel InjectorsAre not a requirement, but you should run the SC injectors or better flowing units
**Injector connectors may be required on some years
Supercharger
Supercharger Gasket(If you use a Gen III M90 you need O-rings as well)
Supercharger Belt
Throttle Body from SC motor(This isn't required but recommended)
Throttle Body Gasket
Colder Thermostat I Recommend 180*, but that is all personal preference
1 Step Cooler Spark PlugsUsually recommended for the Top Swap
Fluids Oil(a change needs to be done after Swap and before engine is started) Coolant(you will loose a good amount doing the Swap
Oil FilterFor above change
Tunned PCM Stock Gt settings are way too aggressive for a SC application, I suggest a tuner, but if you don't have time, a Canned tune can work
Exhaust Manifold Gaskets (optional)

 

you can source all of these parts from any junk yard donor car or buy these parts used as people sell "top swaps" all of the time.

you will need to have the pcm tuned, either contact a vendor that sells tuned pcm's for our cars or have it tuned with hp tuners or dhp by someone that knows how to tune are the only options for a tune.

and you HAVE to tune after installing a top swap before you do anything with the car.