Ok so I apparently have the worst luck in the world because on the way to put the car into storage for the winter I hit an animal. So that being said the monte is now in my garage and being prepped for as many cosmetic and a few performance upgrades as I can pull off this winter. Any suggestions/recommendations are welcome. I have a general idea where I am going but I would like some input. There are alot of beautiful montes on this site and mine is already one of a kind in my neck of the woods but of course I would love it to stand out more.

First off I will list all that is currently done:

Razzi Body kit( 3 of 4 pieces were severly damaged in accident so reordered)
Dual magnaflow cat back system
SLP CAI
SLP/Intimidator spoiler
18" Verde jaggedge wheels

Now the list of what I am planning on aquiring over the winter. Again any suggestions are more than welcome:

ZZP springs and GR-2 shocks
Tint all the way around (rear 5%, quarter glass 15% and doors 30%)
Shaved doors
New Hood (have to have current painted anyways so now is perfect chance)
Led Tail Lights

This is where my wanted list ends as of now. I know I am missing a few things. I welcome and would appreciate all suggestions and recommendations.

 

If you find the tail lights cheap let me know where you get em, sadly I dont have paypal so ebay is not an option for me but amazon and all other places i look seem to be running 280-320ish for the ones I want. Sorry to hear about your bad luck but at least you get to do some mods.

 

I would pass on the SLP CAI and get the Wizaired from ZZP. The SLP is just a gutted airbox with a cone filter.

 

the slp intake is already in it. It was in the car when it was bought from dealership in 2003. I would love to get rid of the 3.4 but I cant justify it yet. It only has 46xxx miles on it.

 

Oops - I just reread your post and that was an item that was already done.

 

Now that the car is going to be apart anyways might as well swap an L67 into it Although I agree, it is tough to get rid of an engine with such few miles

 

I honestly dont mind the 3400 It was always good to me but after having a 3800 I love the 3800 much more, for some reason my grand am gt 03 with a 3400 felt a lot quicker than my 04 monte with a 3400 which is weird because I thought the 3400s in the montes came stock with more hp.

 

If the motor gets swapped I will go with L36 swap and z3 or z7 zzp turbo setup. I thought about skipping everything and jumping right to that but that will most likely be a next winter project. The car has been in the family since 100 miles on it, and its been great to me so I plan on playing with it for a long time

 

3400 Monte's make about 5 more hp then Grand Ams, but Grand Ams weigh almost 400lbs less then Montes. You're correct that the Grand Am felt faster, because it is faster.

 

SLP Grilles are a nice addition to the front of the car.

LED tails definitely look good!

Are you lowering? You might prefer the SSC Springs and KYB AGX struts.