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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 11:34 AM
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Default New & in need of some help

I have a 2001 3.8l ss monte carlo, no major mods.
Only a k&n filter and a 2.5" exhaust.

I have a few questions for the more experienced monte owners

will the 2008 tail lights fit my 01"??

What can i do to get more hp on a small budget?

I heard of the fwi but im not sure how to make one...

IS THERE ANY "CHIPS" FOR MY CAR??
 
Old Sep 21, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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There is no 2008 monte Carlo, but the 2006 and 2007 lights will fit.

HP wise, you just have to make the engine breath better. take a look at this thread, you have an L36

There are plenty of PCM options for you car (which you should do, never a chip) but that will come with research, just keep reading around!

and welcome.
 
Old Sep 21, 2009 | 11:43 AM
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Welcome...

As Chibi said, 2007 was the last year the Monte was made...yes the 06-07 tail lights will fit your Monte...

As for a chip DO NOT even think about it for another second, especially a Jet Chip...I JUST went through that, and fried my entire ECM. If you really want to change timing, etc. for more power go with a custom tune...Chibiblacksheep can give you the details for that!

Otherwise, your intake and exhaust are great mods to start with.....
 
Old Sep 21, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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Heyy! Welcome to the site!
 
Old Sep 23, 2009 | 08:42 AM
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Old Sep 25, 2009 | 08:53 PM
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