More Hp for the buck
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More Hp for the buck
Hi im new here, so bare with me lol. I just recently got a 2002 monte carlo ss le. It is completely stock except for the airfilter but i was wondering what were some cheap mods that would add performance that are under a grand but are reliable as well. Thanks for any replies.
RE: More Hp for the buck
Hi `Buddy, and welcome to the MCF
Please explore the forum, and use the forums search engine
for questions you have about your Monte Carlo SS.
Since you already have a K&N filter to help your Monte
breath, I would suggest looking into exhaust upgrade to help
your Monte Exhale : )
There are several posts on the Monte's U-Bend Delete
from your exhaust system. I'm sure one of our member's
that have done this will post. Or gain, use our search engine
to explore.
Oh, if you can, please post pictures of your Monte Carlo : )
We all love look'in @ Monte Carlo's.
We hope that you enjoy the forum, and look forward
to your future posts.
Wish you good luck with your Monte Carlo.
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Monte Of The Month -- August 2007
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 5,231
RE: More Hp for the buck
By filter, do you mean a drop in replacement, or a complete cold air intake system. A drop in won't do much, but a complete CAI will help, along with the U-bend delete pipe. Those are THE 2 mods that SHOULD be done. NOTHING will help as much as those 2 items, and they need to be done before ANYTHING else is done!
Also, make sure your cat' is working properly, as they are REAL problems in these cars, and has had the warranty extended to 100,000 miles because of problems. Best thing there, in my opinion, is to just put in a high flow unit and a O2 sim' to replace everything.
Also, make sure your cat' is working properly, as they are REAL problems in these cars, and has had the warranty extended to 100,000 miles because of problems. Best thing there, in my opinion, is to just put in a high flow unit and a O2 sim' to replace everything.
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 569
From: Kilgore,Texas
RE: More Hp for the buck
i have a zzp downpipe with highflow cat 189.00 zzp 1.0 pcm 89.00 wizaired cai 189.00
put these three things in your car along with exhaust of your choice and that thing will wake up
next mods i have coming are ported throttle body HV3 intake insert and 1.8 rockers later on im going to put a gt cam in it i think ill be done with the motor then
oh and i have the same exact car u do except mine is a 2003 model SS LE
PST: note to self picture is outdated i got new wheels need new photo eagle alloys 077's polished aluminum
put these three things in your car along with exhaust of your choice and that thing will wake up
next mods i have coming are ported throttle body HV3 intake insert and 1.8 rockers later on im going to put a gt cam in it i think ill be done with the motor then
oh and i have the same exact car u do except mine is a 2003 model SS LE
PST: note to self picture is outdated i got new wheels need new photo eagle alloys 077's polished aluminum
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 3,986
From: North Fond du Lac, WI
RE: More Hp for the buck
ORIGINAL: DESS03
i have a zzp downpipe with highflow cat 189.00 zzp 1.0 pcm 89.00 wizaired cai 189.00
put these three things in your car along with exhaust of your choice and that thing will wake up
next mods i have coming are ported throttle body HV3 intake insert and 1.8 rockers later on im going to put a gt cam in it i think ill be done with the motor then
oh and i have the same exact car u do except mine is a 2003 model SS LE
PST: note to self picture is outdated i got new wheels need new photo eagle alloys 077's polished aluminum
i have a zzp downpipe with highflow cat 189.00 zzp 1.0 pcm 89.00 wizaired cai 189.00
put these three things in your car along with exhaust of your choice and that thing will wake up
next mods i have coming are ported throttle body HV3 intake insert and 1.8 rockers later on im going to put a gt cam in it i think ill be done with the motor then
oh and i have the same exact car u do except mine is a 2003 model SS LE
PST: note to self picture is outdated i got new wheels need new photo eagle alloys 077's polished aluminum
Good call. Those rockers will really kick it in!!
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 54
From: Grimes, IA
RE: More Hp for the buck
ORIGINAL: 04 Intimidator
Good call. Those rockers will really kick it in!!
ORIGINAL: DESS03
i have a zzp downpipe with highflow cat 189.00 zzp 1.0 pcm 89.00 wizaired cai 189.00
put these three things in your car along with exhaust of your choice and that thing will wake up
next mods i have coming are ported throttle body HV3 intake insert and 1.8 rockers later on im going to put a gt cam in it i think ill be done with the motor then
oh and i have the same exact car u do except mine is a 2003 model SS LE
PST: note to self picture is outdated i got new wheels need new photo eagle alloys 077's polished aluminum
i have a zzp downpipe with highflow cat 189.00 zzp 1.0 pcm 89.00 wizaired cai 189.00
put these three things in your car along with exhaust of your choice and that thing will wake up
next mods i have coming are ported throttle body HV3 intake insert and 1.8 rockers later on im going to put a gt cam in it i think ill be done with the motor then
oh and i have the same exact car u do except mine is a 2003 model SS LE
PST: note to self picture is outdated i got new wheels need new photo eagle alloys 077's polished aluminum
Good call. Those rockers will really kick it in!!
To I bought another PCM that I plan to send into ZZP after Christmas, and hopefully I'll have the cash for the HV3 insert, which I've heard good things about. I was curious about the 1.8 rockers. I first am not sure of the stock ratio, but how does the engine adjust fuel input with a larger valve opening time. Does it notice a lower vacuum signal and therefore increase fuel? I think understanding this would probably help make a choice on cam & rockers vs. rockers only.
Not to try to pull it off topic...
Thanks!
-Adrian