Hello, I am currently shopping for a 88 Monte Carlo SS and have found one i am very interested in. I want to make sure it is a real SS, it is black with the red outlining but missing the red SSs could anyone explain this? What other features differentiate SS from stock?

I have also read that there were no "stock" 88s. Only SS and LS? True? Differences?

Thanks,
Alex

 

LINK:http://www.montecarloss.com/VIN.html

The only way to tell a true 4th Generation (1983 - 1988) Monte Carlo SS from a non-SS by the VIN alone is to look at the 8th digit of the VIN. This is the Engine Code. In 1983, that digit MUST be a '7' for the car to be a true SS. For 1984 through 1988 models, the 8th digit MUST be a 'G'. This signifies the car came with the L69, 305ci, 5.0L High Output V8 engine. SSs came with no other engine. Period.

 

thanks man!

 

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Welcome! When you find out, let us know if the car is a true SS.

 

thanks guys

going to check it out tonight!

 

Hi and welcome!

 

REAL SS!! Super clean interior and exteriors basically new! 4500 monday!

Needs a new heating coil. Anyone knows how much thatd cost me?

soooo excited