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08-13-2014 | 02:50 PM

jendar4

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Joined: Aug 2014

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From: Tulsa

New Monte in garage!

Hi guys! I'm Jennifer from Tulsa area. I've been in aviation for 17 years, born and raised here in OK. Hubby just bought me our 2nd Monte - 06 SS 5.3L. I love my car. I really love my car. It's awesome to see everyone sitting still when I barely hit the gas.

I want to start working on it myself, and eventually get a little more HP. I'm not a mechanic, but I'm a country girl so I should be able to get pretty far on my own (meaning help from you guys

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08-13-2014 | 02:57 PM

red04montels

Monte Of The Month -- September 2010

Joined: Aug 2009

Posts: 9,379

From: Wisconsin

Welcome to the site!

Headers and intake should net you a couple horses. The rear manifold is extremely restricting on the LS4. Also, you can use an LS1 or LS6 (LS6 is better) intake manifold for you car but it will take some modifications to make it fit correctly.

Also, those engines sound great with some exhaust

08-13-2014 | 03:07 PM

ChibiBlackSheep

Monte Of The Month -- August 2014

Joined: Sep 2008

Posts: 25,137

From: Southeast PA

to the family!

08-13-2014 | 04:38 PM

crazyzach722

Monte of the Month -- March 2015

Joined: Jul 2012

Posts: 3,627

From: Pittsburgh, PA

Welcome to the forum. You picked a great site to join.

08-13-2014 | 06:15 PM

06mistreSS

Monte Of The Month -- November 2012
Monte Of The Month -- August 2015

Joined: Aug 2011

Posts: 4,784

From: Ann Arbor, Michigan

Welcome and, yes, these cars are great! Regarding exhaust, I have the MagnaFlow system on mine. It's a bit louder and deeper than stock with a nice, aggressive tone - several other guys on here can attest to that.