2004 chevy monte carlo with 200 HP 231 Cu In Engine

David Lee · 03-19-2023, 04:34 PM

a neighbor just blew a head gasket on one of these and is not going to fix it. i can pick it up at scrap value. A good or bad combo?

Billy Nees · 03-19-2023, 05:13 PM

IMHO, I think that the Cavalier is better.

David Lee · 03-19-2023, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Billy Nees

IMHO, I think that the Cavalier is better.

thanks, i still might buy it and flip it.

what years of Cavalier?

MR DERBY CITY · 03-19-2023, 06:55 PM

We have been on the edge of our seats awaiting the nova build ?? What happened ?

David Lee · 03-19-2023, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MR DERBY CITY

We have been on the edge of our seats awaiting the nova build ?? What happened ?

still working, i would like to have a car right now, that i can go to Irwindale.

Jake M has been advising me on what to do

Mark Yacavone · 03-19-2023, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by David Lee

what years of Cavalier?

Whatever Billy has.

The Monte is too heavy for any trans that will bolt into it. It will eat the final drive, eventually.
Trust me. If you start going 1.70's in the 60' , it'll happen.

There are a few FWD combos that will run under the index with a bit of work.

If you really want to do this , start thinking turbo.

BTW. FWD cars are not so fast in the 1/8 th mile.

Billy Nees · 03-20-2023, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by david lee

thanks, i still might buy it and flip it.

What years of cavalier?

2002-2005

03-19-2023, 04:34 PM	#1
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