i was just wondering, did they ever make a stick shift monte? i was thinking maybe only the first gen there was. any ideas?

 

They made manual 3rd gens, but they're super rare.

 

Hi Mr Monte, check out the below infor on manual transmission in the Chevy Monte Carlo's
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<TABLE style="WIDTH: 25em" class="infobox hproduct" cellSpacing=5><CAPTION class=fn>First Generation</CAPTION><TBODY><TR><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" colSpan=2></TD></TR><TR><TH style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" scope=row>Production</TH><TD>1970–1972</TD></TR><TR><TH style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" scope=row>Assembly</TH><TD>Flint, Michigan
Baltimore, Maryland
Kansas City, Missouri
Van Nuys, California
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada


</TD></TR><TR><TH style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" scope=row>Body style</TH><TD class=category>2-door hardtop</TD></TR><TR><TH style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" scope=row>Layout</TH><TD>FR layout</TD></TR><TR><TH style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" scope=row>Platform</TH><TD>G-body</TD></TR><TR><TH style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" scope=row>Engine</TH><TD>350 cu in (5.7 L) Turbo-Fire V8
400 cu in (6.6 L) Turbo-Fire V8
402 cu in (6.59 L) Turbo-Jet V8
454 cu in (7.44 L) Turbo-Jet V8


</TD></TR><TR><TH style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" scope=row>Transmission</TH><TD>4-speed manual
3-speed manual
2-speed automatic
3-speed automatic


</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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<TABLE style="WIDTH: 25em" class="infobox hproduct" cellSpacing=5><CAPTION class=fn>Second generation</CAPTION><TBODY><TR><TD style="TEXT-ALIGN: center" colSpan=2></TD></TR><TR><TH style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" scope=row>Production</TH><TD>1973–1977</TD></TR><TR><TH style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" scope=row>Assembly</TH><TD>Flint, Michigan</TD></TR><TR><TH style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" scope=row>Body style</TH><TD class=category>2-door coupe</TD></TR><TR><TH style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" scope=row>Layout</TH><TD>FR layout</TD></TR><TR><TH style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" scope=row>Platform</TH><TD>A-body</TD></TR><TR><TH style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" scope=row>Engine</TH><TD>350 cu in (5.7 L) V8
400 cu in (6.6 L) V8
454 cu in (7.44 L) V8
305 cu in (5.00 L) V8

</TD></TR><TR><TH style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" scope=row>Transmission</TH><TD>3-speed manual
3-speed automatic

</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
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1978
All GM intermediate-sized cars including the Monte Carlo were downsized for the 1978 model year in response to the 1973 Arab Oil Embargo and CAFE requirements. The 1978 model was 700-800 lb lighter and some 15 inches shorter than the 1977 model. The 1978 model also had more interior and trunk space than the earlier 1977 model. The engines offered in previous years were dropped in favor of a standard 231 CID V6 built by Buick or an optional Chevrolet 305 CID V8. The three-speed manual transmission reappeared for the first time in several years as standard equipment on the base model with the V6 engine, and the automatic was optional. The optional V8 and all Landau models came standard with the automatic. A four-speed manual transmission with floor shifter was optional with the 305 V8, the first time a four-speed manual was offered on the Monte Carlo since 1971.'
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Chevrolet Monte Carlo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Source ^

 

They made a "semiautomatic" but only the first few gens had manual trans options, seems like manuals are.dying out

 

i have seen some 80's models have the t5 in them but they did some modes for the third peddle. but on the bright side they have a extra gear for econemy for crusing but. the early modle like space said they put it in them. but wished that they did for some of the early models but its just me. i am waiting for gm to come out with a remake of the monte. i will get it for the new up dates they came out for the impala and the comaro. if they went with the comaro platform i know there will be some upgrades for it.

 

I know of at least two 4th gen monte owners who converted there cars to stick.

Joe

 

Yes, as you're hearing, there are of course 1st gens and 3rd gens out there, including the one I've owned for almost 34 years. They were available in 3 and 4 speeds in '78 and '79 then gone again in '80 due to lack of interest.