Hi MCF!
So I'm thinking about adding a Stock Supercharger to my 02 3800. I saw one on ebay for $150. I'm not buying it. But I do have questions about it.
If I buy a used S/C, what do I need to look at as far as its Mechanical Operation?
Should I be getting a wire harness for it?
Should I get one with a PCM?
Will my current T.B. bolt on!
What about the Injectors?
And is the stock exhaust sufficient?

I know it's a lot of questions, but I have ZERO experience with Superchargers. So any advice I can get will help in my decision to get one or not!
Thanks!!!!!

 

Search for the term top-swap. You can't just bolt it on, you need everything from the heads up.

It's quite a long list of parts needed.

 

Wow Mike, that's a lot. Practically rebuilding the motor. I'll have to Seriously consider if I really want to do that!
I think I may just want to wait, find a 87-88 Monte SS that has not been modded and do my fuel injected 350 and trans swap. I like My Minion and don't want to have to put her down for as long as it might take me to do the top swap!
But it's something to consider!
Thanks for the Info Mike!!!!

 

Yay..the Minion will get a 4th Gen sibling!!!!!!

 

Yeah Barb, the 4th Gen SS was the first Monte to catch my attention!

 

Could always buy a complete L67 supercharged 3800 and swap that in after a rebuild
Downtime would be the actual swap

But in all seriousness, complete your move and I'm sure a sweet 4th gen Monte awaits

 

Funny thing is, today the Mrs. said I can get a Motorcycle when we get settle in Wa. My answer to her was I would rather have a 4th gen Monte. That's a relief to her! I want a bike. But I'm finding that I want the Second Monte more!

 

It rains so much in Washington that you probably wouldn't enjoy the bike anyway

 

Have no problem ridin in the rain. Won't do it if there is snow or ice on the ground.

 

make both of you happy! get the 80's Monte! youll be safer!!