I have about $2000 dollars to spend on my monte. It is a 1996 LS 3.1L V6. I would like to spend most of it on exterior or engine mods. then i have a bout 500 more for interior work. i am looking for some ideas???

 

3.8 engine swap.

 

yeah i already have a engine out a grand prix waiting . 3.8l supercharged.

 

Then is that the engine you want to mod?

If so for a cool $1000 (or so) you can get your 3.4 pulley with supporting mods and then you can use the other $1000 on dress-up.

 

Use the $2000 to get the S/C 3.8 in your '96... Use anything leftover for supporting mods.

 

for 2k you could definitely do the L67 (SC 3.8) swap out!

do the swap first, then spend the rest of the cash on mods!
if you have access to firearms, i suggest to use the 3.1 for target practice ;-)

 

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ohhh, dont let my monte see that, it might have a hissy fit, lol.

i would do the 3.8 swap, especially if you have one redially avalible.... do you have the stock 3.8 trans & computer, any other lil stuff you might need? i would imagine it would be much easyer if you could get your monte on a lift & drop the 3.1 & stock tranny out, & drop the car down on the new engine & trans.... plug & play, really

oh, if i were you i would set everything off to the side for a while, instead of using it for targets.... ya never know if the whole swap might backfire on ya, & its good to have a backup plan

 

Whats Wrong with the 3.1 I have this engine in my grand Prix its been a very good motor

 

its smaller and less powerful!!! lol