Another new Monte to the family
#1
04-15-2009, 11:30 PM
Another new Monte to the family
Hi everyone!! My husband (herbykw) told me about this site the other night. So, here I am a new member.
My name is Monique Herbert. I work for a Orthopeadic medical corperation in Northern California. I drive a 05 Monte Carlo SS Supercharged. Kevin (herbykw) calls it purple but I call it blue lol with black leather, heated seats (makes it nice when we are at the races). My car is a blast to drive
Right now, my Monte is stock besides for the after market transmission parts (freakin thing). I am tossing around the idea of getting Magnaflow cat backs, then getting a smaller pulley for the supercharger for more power. Do not get me wrong, the stock 240hp is nice but I wanna go faster
My name is Monique Herbert. I work for a Orthopeadic medical corperation in Northern California. I drive a 05 Monte Carlo SS Supercharged. Kevin (herbykw) calls it purple but I call it blue lol with black leather, heated seats (makes it nice when we are at the races). My car is a blast to drive
Right now, my Monte is stock besides for the after market transmission parts (freakin thing). I am tossing around the idea of getting Magnaflow cat backs, then getting a smaller pulley for the supercharger for more power. Do not get me wrong, the stock 240hp is nice but I wanna go faster
#2
04-16-2009, 05:29 AM
Welcome to the MCF
Hi `Monique, and Welcome to the
Monte Carlo Family Forum.
First, do you let your husband Kevin drive your Monte ?
Explore the Forum, and use our search engine for
subjects of interest.
We hope you post some pictures of your SuperCharged
Monte. We love pictures.
We like your mod selections to add to the power/sounds
of your Monte Carlo.
Look forward to your future posts, and pictures.
Wish you safe/fun miles in your Monte.
Monte Carlo Family Forum.
First, do you let your husband Kevin drive your Monte ?
Explore the Forum, and use our search engine for
subjects of interest.
We hope you post some pictures of your SuperCharged
Monte. We love pictures.
We like your mod selections to add to the power/sounds
of your Monte Carlo.
Look forward to your future posts, and pictures.
Wish you safe/fun miles in your Monte.
#3
04-16-2009, 08:39 AM
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Southeast PA
Posts: 25,136
Do not go smaller pulley yet. And before you get a cat-back exhaust system you will have to fix some exhaust problems before the cat.
You will need to invest in a good quality tuner to make sure you don't have any Knock Retard (or KR for short)
A stock car can have KR, and if you add more boost while having KR you will chip a piston and harm your engine greatly.
To remedy KR you will have to look for good aftermarket parts, such as a 3" downpipe, cold air intake (or fenderwall intake) (NOTHING without a heat shield) a throttle body spacer, colder spark plugs (just 1-2° colder), a colder thermostat (stock is 195°F a good 180°F is recommended)
There is a really good thread (it has been stickied) talking about L67 engines and what you can do for them. Have a good read of it. But the first thing you should invest in BEFORE you buy anything for this car is a good tuner. If you aren't willing to get one of those, I wouldn't look into modifying that engine.
You will need to invest in a good quality tuner to make sure you don't have any Knock Retard (or KR for short)
A stock car can have KR, and if you add more boost while having KR you will chip a piston and harm your engine greatly.
To remedy KR you will have to look for good aftermarket parts, such as a 3" downpipe, cold air intake (or fenderwall intake) (NOTHING without a heat shield) a throttle body spacer, colder spark plugs (just 1-2° colder), a colder thermostat (stock is 195°F a good 180°F is recommended)
There is a really good thread (it has been stickied) talking about L67 engines and what you can do for them. Have a good read of it. But the first thing you should invest in BEFORE you buy anything for this car is a good tuner. If you aren't willing to get one of those, I wouldn't look into modifying that engine.
#4
04-16-2009, 10:18 AM
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#5
04-16-2009, 10:17 PM
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Welcome - it sounds like you have a Laser Blue Metallic 05! DROOOLL! I love that color. Post pics when you have a chance. I know the Magnaflow cat back fits the 00-04 but for some reason it doesn't list the 05 so I'm not sure it will work with your car. I am looking at the SLP stainless catback for my 05 SS.
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04-16-2009, 11:07 PM
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#10
04-17-2009, 09:01 AM
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OOPS...MY BAD...
in that case..
Welcome WOman.
in that case..
Welcome WOman.