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07-21-2016, 07:47 AM
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Super Chevy updates July 2016
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NEWS
Nick Licata Jul 20, 2016
Do You Go with 15-inch or 18-inch Wheels? The Choice is Yours
There seems to be a little disagreement regarding what is considered the correct wheel and tire size when it comes to our beloved hot rods » Read More
[NEWS
Steven Rupp Jul 5, 2016
The Perils and Pitfalls of Stalled Project CarsLike many of you, I have projects that seem to get done quickly, but for the most part they just drag on due to shortages of cash or time, usually a mixture of ... » Read More
NEWS
Kevin Tetz Jun 30, 2016
Kevin Tetz Weighs in on the Importance of FriendsThis automotive thing isn’t all about the cars … well, it’s kinda all about the cars, but at the end of the day it’s really all about friends » Read More
NEWS
Nick Licata Jun 29, 2016
Is the Pro Street Movement Making a Comeback?Well, like the old saying goes, “Rules are made to be broken.” OK, so we here at Chevy High Performance pretty much have that covered. » Read More
NEWS
John Gilbert Jun 28, 2016
Watch Wheeler Dealers Sneak Peek Season Premiere it’s a 1968 CorvetteThe Super Chevy Network offers a sneak peek look at Wheeler Dealers season premiere with a 1968 Corvette. » Read More
Corvettes on the Move: Callaway Cars Heads into Chaotic WeekendCallaway Cars has had a lot of busy weekends lately including the company’s recent move of its West Coast facilities from Santa Ana to ...» Read More
John Gilbert Jun 23, 2016
NEWS
Can driving the right car actually make your life better?Driving matters. » Read More
Mazda Jul 18, 2016
SPONSORED CONTENT
Big Red 1969 Camaro Severely Damaged in Testing FireUnfortunately, the damage was severe enough that the car will not be repaired in time for the upcoming 2016 Pike’s Peak International ...» Read More
Nick Licata Jun 14, 2016
NEWS
Street Outlaw's Justin "Big Chief" Shearer and the NHRA Find Common Ground on Street Racing Safety IssuesStreet racing’s biggest face on television and drag racing’s biggest sanctioning body have found some common ground. » Read More
Phillip Thomas Jun 13, 2016
NEWS
Living with Muscle Cars in the ’60sI distinctly remember dining at the Bob’s Big Boy drive-through restaurant on Rand Road in Des Plaines, Illinois, and hearing stories ...» Read More
Doug Marion Jun 10, 2016
NEWS
Corvette GT3 Wins at LausitzringCallaway Competition C7.R GT3 Corvette wins its second ADAC GT Master race. » Read More
Walt Thurn Jun 6, 2016
NEWS
Project Orange Krate is Just about Ready to Hit the StreetsMagazine project cars have pretty much been part of the editorial landscape since hot rod rags have been in existence. » Read More
Nick Licata May 23, 2016
NEWS
Nick Licata Jul 20, 2016
Do You Go with 15-inch or 18-inch Wheels? The Choice is Yours
There seems to be a little disagreement regarding what is considered the correct wheel and tire size when it comes to our beloved hot rods » Read More
[NEWS
Steven Rupp Jul 5, 2016
The Perils and Pitfalls of Stalled Project CarsLike many of you, I have projects that seem to get done quickly, but for the most part they just drag on due to shortages of cash or time, usually a mixture of ... » Read More
NEWS
Kevin Tetz Jun 30, 2016
Kevin Tetz Weighs in on the Importance of FriendsThis automotive thing isn’t all about the cars … well, it’s kinda all about the cars, but at the end of the day it’s really all about friends » Read More
NEWS
Nick Licata Jun 29, 2016
Is the Pro Street Movement Making a Comeback?Well, like the old saying goes, “Rules are made to be broken.” OK, so we here at Chevy High Performance pretty much have that covered. » Read More
NEWS
John Gilbert Jun 28, 2016
Watch Wheeler Dealers Sneak Peek Season Premiere it’s a 1968 CorvetteThe Super Chevy Network offers a sneak peek look at Wheeler Dealers season premiere with a 1968 Corvette. » Read More
Corvettes on the Move: Callaway Cars Heads into Chaotic WeekendCallaway Cars has had a lot of busy weekends lately including the company’s recent move of its West Coast facilities from Santa Ana to ...» Read More
John Gilbert Jun 23, 2016
NEWS
Can driving the right car actually make your life better?Driving matters. » Read More
Mazda Jul 18, 2016
SPONSORED CONTENT
Big Red 1969 Camaro Severely Damaged in Testing FireUnfortunately, the damage was severe enough that the car will not be repaired in time for the upcoming 2016 Pike’s Peak International ...» Read More
Nick Licata Jun 14, 2016
NEWS
Street Outlaw's Justin "Big Chief" Shearer and the NHRA Find Common Ground on Street Racing Safety IssuesStreet racing’s biggest face on television and drag racing’s biggest sanctioning body have found some common ground. » Read More
Phillip Thomas Jun 13, 2016
NEWS
Living with Muscle Cars in the ’60sI distinctly remember dining at the Bob’s Big Boy drive-through restaurant on Rand Road in Des Plaines, Illinois, and hearing stories ...» Read More
Doug Marion Jun 10, 2016
NEWS
Corvette GT3 Wins at LausitzringCallaway Competition C7.R GT3 Corvette wins its second ADAC GT Master race. » Read More
Walt Thurn Jun 6, 2016
NEWS
Project Orange Krate is Just about Ready to Hit the StreetsMagazine project cars have pretty much been part of the editorial landscape since hot rod rags have been in existence. » Read More
Nick Licata May 23, 2016
Last edited by BeachBumMike; 07-21-2016 at 08:34 AM.
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07-21-2016, 08:36 AM
>4 the Love of Monte<
Hi Member's,
GM > Chevy Division has made a variety of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo's to fit just about any enthusiast desire for a great automobile...
From 1970-2007
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Better get or have a good one...They are going fast & good ones are really holding their value...
If you own a Monte Carlo (?) >you are one of the fortunate ones...
Treat your Monte with love & it will love you back.. Abuse your Monte Carlo
& it will abuse you back @ a Cost #+$.
Make a post and add to your MCF...Keep it active & fun...You have the control....(?) yes, you do 4-Sure >EnJoy<
GM > Chevy Division has made a variety of the Chevrolet Monte Carlo's to fit just about any enthusiast desire for a great automobile...
From 1970-2007
<A href="http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee165/99gagtx/smilies/MCFJJbanner2.jpg" target=_blank abp="389" vglnk_1469109055026="63">
Better get or have a good one...They are going fast & good ones are really holding their value...
If you own a Monte Carlo (?) >you are one of the fortunate ones...
Treat your Monte with love & it will love you back.. Abuse your Monte Carlo
& it will abuse you back @ a Cost #+$.Make a post and add to your MCF...Keep it active & fun...You have the control....(?) yes, you do 4-Sure >EnJoy<
Last edited by BeachBumMike; 07-21-2016 at 08:51 AM. Reason: >To add the beauty of several Monte Carlo's<
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07-21-2016, 02:56 PM
Great 2 see your Monte on Super Chevy >Great Write up & Pictures
Mac7504
Hi Johnny & it's great to see your Monte on Super Chevy.
Thanks for your post & Sharing your Super Super Monte
Carlo with the World
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Rytek's "tuner" car is great, but it should have been a V-8
When people hear the words SUPER CHEVY magazine, the first things they think of are tricked-out, wickedly fast, performance machines. And it's no doubt, we do have a fair share of Camaros, Chevelles, Novas, and Tri-Fives--those conventional American muscle machines--filling the pages of this magazine. But every now and then something will come along that totally blows our mind and we just have to run it. Even if it's a Corvair, Vega, station wagon, truck or family sedan, if it's done right and hits us like a ton of bricks, then we make space for it.
Going even further, we primarily run older cars that emphasize our hands-on approach. Not that there isn't an occasional late-model, high-tech install, mind you, but for the most part we stick with machines built between the years of '55-72. But no matter what, a cool car, is a cool car, is a cool car! Regardless of whether or not it's old, new, popular, and so on. And lets face it, this '03 Monte Carlo SS is one heck of a cool car.
Going even further, we primarily run older cars that emphasize our hands-on approach. Not that there isn't an occasional late-model, high-tech install, mind you, but for the most part we stick with machines built between the years of '55-72. But no matter what, a cool car, is a cool car, is a cool car! Regardless of whether or not it's old, new, popular, and so on. And lets face it, this '03 Monte Carlo SS is one heck of a cool car.
Now before you go throwing out the possibility of ever considering this a heat ride, hear me out. This alleged "family car" is going to flat out whoop the pants off a lot of cars out there. Not to mention the looks of it are pretty awesome. Think about it, there are not too many late-model, full-size machines out there performing better than many of the new breed of import sports cars, and compete in the looks category, as well. Sure, we would gave preferred it if the General had installed an LS1 backed by a six-speed, and of course, rear-wheel drive, but let us just say for the record, we were definitely impressed by this attempt to outdo the import crowd with a true-blue Chevrolet.
The Rytek Projectz-built '03 Monte Carlo isn't exactly something grandma is going to pick you up in after school. No, no, this bad boy was built to get down and dirty among the youthful cruiser crowd. The crew at Rytek went to great lengths to make this car perform, look, and handle. In fact they were so confident that they would not disappoint they were up to the challenge of letting us take it and give it a whirl. And we're not just talking about a Sunday drive, but full-on track testing where the numbers don't lie. You can only imagine we were up to it.
Before we get to the performance test, here's a little about the ride and who built it. Rytek Projectz is a company that has concentrated on designing and constructing one-off, late-model performers for about 10 years. We've seen their cars before, both in the magazine and at events such as the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Rytek calls their concept, "Total Performance Tuning," with three objectives: synergy, stability and styling. To us, that's the same as mixing the correct components to make a car run and perform as a unit--in addition to providing the driver with a good experience while controlling the machine. With this Monte Carlo, Rytek set out not to unseat the big-block Chevelles and Camaros as the king of muscle machines, but to blend all the practical performance that today's drivers expect from a car. The first thing that can be said about the Monte is that it has a NASCAR-inspired flare. While the on-track cousin is a basic skin surrounding a plethora of performance components linked by a tube chassis, the Rytek car comes complete with supple leather interior appointments to go along with the Wilwood 14-inch, six-piston caliper brakes. The company that Rytek used for most of the visual appeal of the Monte was SLP. SLP, who readers recognize as a leader in the late-model Camaro and Corvette industry, provided virtually all of the interior pieces such as the entire carbon fiber dash coverings, as well as the cool rear spoiler and aerodynamic body kit. Showing off those big four-wheel disk brakes is an awesome set of HRE 540 Series blacked-out center 20-inch wheels wrapped in Toyo Proxes 245/35 rubber.
As noted above, though, the look of this Monte is only the beginning. In addition to the sleek silhouette and awesome stopping power, there also is some under hood performance to get excited about. SLP upped the ante of the proven 3800 V-6. While not the same as a power-throbbing big-inch LS1, reliable 60-degree six-banger churns out enough ponies to move this big car through the quarter-mile traps in the 15-second range, while still getting pretty good gas mileage, to boot. Added to the stock package are headers, a free-flowing catalytic converter, cold air intake package and sweet-sounding Borla dual outlet, 2 1/2-inch stainless steel exhaust system. Internal engine upgrades include rocker arms and pushrods from SLP and one of their new upgraded computer systems.
While the look and level of performance are all that some people want (or need) in a cool street ride, there is the creature comforts that some must have. A good sound system is one of those things that today's sophisticated hot rodder looks out for. The Rytek Monte features a stock A/C Delco source unit that is improved by components (speakers and amps) from Focal and Audisson. Rytek even supplied a custom billet aluminum amp rack and all the components are connected via Monster Cable hardware. Needless to say, the tunes round out the car's complete package persona.
As for the seat of the pants reaction, my personal first impression upon climbing behind the wheel was I was the designated driver in the Dale Earnhardt Jr., Budweiser commercials' Monte Carlo. I'm not sure why though, considering the fact it looks nothing like it. It only took about 200 feet and a right turn to realize this car wasn't playing.
The host of upgraded suspension components from BMR Fabrication (sway bars, front and rear strut braces, lat links and trailing arms) coupled with the Eibach lowering springs made this car seem like it was on rails. With the aforementioned 20 inches of tires and wheels, cornering is precise and controllable. Traction is not a problem either, despite the power going to the wrong end of the car.
What was almost as startling as the handling of this car was its stopping power. With Wilwood six-piston calipers clamping on crossed drilled and slotted rotors up front and four-piston crossed drilled and slotted in the rear, a touch of the pedal is all you need to scrub off speed. The SLP headers and Borla exhaust does make the 3800 Series II V-6 more pleasant to listen to, however, my only complaint with the car is the lack of power. Although the car is relatively quick, I wouldn't go as far as to say its fast. But the handling and stopping are more than enough to make up for the lack of power in terms of excitement to drive. And throw in its stellar good looks and you can bet to see a few of these replicas poking up at the car shows around town.
Another cool aspect I especially appreciated was the attention to detail given this project. Rytek deserves a great deal of applause for making the most of this car and doing it well. If you'll notice the passenger side is equipped with black calipers and the left is equipped with red. Although the main reason is because the car was destined for SEMA, it still gives the car a uniquely cool look. Rytek also only put decals on one side and not the other. The inside of the car, equipped with those high-tech carbon fiber dash inserts and matching silver inserts, gives a sense of upscale European styling coupled with good 'ol American performance. Just enough, in this writer's opinion.
Finally, the car's complete Focal audio system really cranks out the tunes with tons of power. Add the fact that the numbers we pulled from this cruiser at the race track weren't too far off those baseline stats from our '02 Z28 test ride; it's easy to call this Monte one bad late-model. I'm just hoping the car is slated to receive some sort of power enhancement or replacement under the hood soon.
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Before we get to the performance test, here's a little about the ride and who built it. Rytek Projectz is a company that has concentrated on designing and constructing one-off, late-model performers for about 10 years. We've seen their cars before, both in the magazine and at events such as the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Rytek calls their concept, "Total Performance Tuning," with three objectives: synergy, stability and styling. To us, that's the same as mixing the correct components to make a car run and perform as a unit--in addition to providing the driver with a good experience while controlling the machine. With this Monte Carlo, Rytek set out not to unseat the big-block Chevelles and Camaros as the king of muscle machines, but to blend all the practical performance that today's drivers expect from a car. The first thing that can be said about the Monte is that it has a NASCAR-inspired flare. While the on-track cousin is a basic skin surrounding a plethora of performance components linked by a tube chassis, the Rytek car comes complete with supple leather interior appointments to go along with the Wilwood 14-inch, six-piston caliper brakes. The company that Rytek used for most of the visual appeal of the Monte was SLP. SLP, who readers recognize as a leader in the late-model Camaro and Corvette industry, provided virtually all of the interior pieces such as the entire carbon fiber dash coverings, as well as the cool rear spoiler and aerodynamic body kit. Showing off those big four-wheel disk brakes is an awesome set of HRE 540 Series blacked-out center 20-inch wheels wrapped in Toyo Proxes 245/35 rubber.
As noted above, though, the look of this Monte is only the beginning. In addition to the sleek silhouette and awesome stopping power, there also is some under hood performance to get excited about. SLP upped the ante of the proven 3800 V-6. While not the same as a power-throbbing big-inch LS1, reliable 60-degree six-banger churns out enough ponies to move this big car through the quarter-mile traps in the 15-second range, while still getting pretty good gas mileage, to boot. Added to the stock package are headers, a free-flowing catalytic converter, cold air intake package and sweet-sounding Borla dual outlet, 2 1/2-inch stainless steel exhaust system. Internal engine upgrades include rocker arms and pushrods from SLP and one of their new upgraded computer systems.
While the look and level of performance are all that some people want (or need) in a cool street ride, there is the creature comforts that some must have. A good sound system is one of those things that today's sophisticated hot rodder looks out for. The Rytek Monte features a stock A/C Delco source unit that is improved by components (speakers and amps) from Focal and Audisson. Rytek even supplied a custom billet aluminum amp rack and all the components are connected via Monster Cable hardware. Needless to say, the tunes round out the car's complete package persona.
As for the seat of the pants reaction, my personal first impression upon climbing behind the wheel was I was the designated driver in the Dale Earnhardt Jr., Budweiser commercials' Monte Carlo. I'm not sure why though, considering the fact it looks nothing like it. It only took about 200 feet and a right turn to realize this car wasn't playing.
The host of upgraded suspension components from BMR Fabrication (sway bars, front and rear strut braces, lat links and trailing arms) coupled with the Eibach lowering springs made this car seem like it was on rails. With the aforementioned 20 inches of tires and wheels, cornering is precise and controllable. Traction is not a problem either, despite the power going to the wrong end of the car.
What was almost as startling as the handling of this car was its stopping power. With Wilwood six-piston calipers clamping on crossed drilled and slotted rotors up front and four-piston crossed drilled and slotted in the rear, a touch of the pedal is all you need to scrub off speed. The SLP headers and Borla exhaust does make the 3800 Series II V-6 more pleasant to listen to, however, my only complaint with the car is the lack of power. Although the car is relatively quick, I wouldn't go as far as to say its fast. But the handling and stopping are more than enough to make up for the lack of power in terms of excitement to drive. And throw in its stellar good looks and you can bet to see a few of these replicas poking up at the car shows around town.
Another cool aspect I especially appreciated was the attention to detail given this project. Rytek deserves a great deal of applause for making the most of this car and doing it well. If you'll notice the passenger side is equipped with black calipers and the left is equipped with red. Although the main reason is because the car was destined for SEMA, it still gives the car a uniquely cool look. Rytek also only put decals on one side and not the other. The inside of the car, equipped with those high-tech carbon fiber dash inserts and matching silver inserts, gives a sense of upscale European styling coupled with good 'ol American performance. Just enough, in this writer's opinion.
Finally, the car's complete Focal audio system really cranks out the tunes with tons of power. Add the fact that the numbers we pulled from this cruiser at the race track weren't too far off those baseline stats from our '02 Z28 test ride; it's easy to call this Monte one bad late-model. I'm just hoping the car is slated to receive some sort of power enhancement or replacement under the hood soon.
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Last edited by BeachBumMike; 07-21-2016 at 03:05 PM. Reason: To show MCF Member's Super Chevy Monte Carlo
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07-22-2016, 03:57 AM
Hi `Johnny & you're Welcome 4-Sure....
Look forward to your updates to your Super Chevy Monte Carlo.. It's great to see a member's Monte on the Super Chevy Site