1987 Monte Carlo SS - 350/Tremec TKO

 

The Details

Owner:

Robert Luke

Webpage:

http://www.spnkzss.com

Literature Citations:

NA

Engine:

1984 350 cubic inch Chevrolet V8 (standard bore); 4-bolt main caps
TRW 10:1 hypereutectic pistons

Cylinder Heads:

World Products S/R Torquer (part number); 2.02-inch intake/1.60-inch exhaust valves

Induction:

Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold (7101); Holley Street Avenger 670 cfm carburetor (0-80670-P3P), out-of-the-box jetting

Fuel:

stock fuel tank (GM306A)

Ignition:

MSD Pro-Billet® distributor (85551); MSD Blaster 2 coil (8202); MSD ignition control unit 6AL (6420); Moroso 8-mm spark plug wires (part number)

Exhaust:

Manufacturer headers (part number); generic high-flow catalytic converter; custom-fabricated 2½-inch after-cat y-pipe and tailpipes; Manufacturer mufflers (part number)

Camshaft:

Crane Cams hydraulic flat tappet (part number), 0.470-/0.470-inch lift, 278º/278º advertised duration, 222º/222º duration @ 0.050-inch lift; Manufacturer 1.6:1 roller rocker arms (part number)

Cooling:

 

Transmission:

Tremec TKO, converted to GM specifications (Hanlon Motorsports)
ratios: 3.27, 1.98, 1.34, 1.00, 0.68

Flywheel:

153-tooth Chevrolet, 15-lb, neutral balanced, nodular (GM 14085720)

Clutch/Pressure Plate:

Ram 10.5-inch clutch disc, pressure plate, and release bearing set (88730); Manufacturer pilot bearing (part number)

Shifter/Knob:

stock Tremec shifter base; Hurst handle (538 8009); Hurst Classic Design white 5-speed knob (163 0008); Manufacturer shifter boot (part number)

Clutch/Brake Pedals:

hand-made clutch pedal by John Bzdel; trimmed automatic transmission brake pedal

Clutch Linkage:

1994 F body master cylinder/slave cylinder hydraulic assembly (GM 12557509), which utilizes a steel braided line between the master cylinder and slave cylinder. "I tried the 1991 F body hydraulics and the headers burned through the plastic line. The braided line used in the 1994 assembly is 6-8 inches longer then the hard lined used with the 1991 assembly making it easier to route the line away from the headers."

Bellhousing/Fork:

Lakewood Industries bellhousing for 1984-1992 F body (15020); 1984-1992 V8 F body clutch fork (GM 14075725); Manufacturer fork boot (part number)

Crossmember:

G-Force Performance for 200-4R (RC200/400); owner modified by lowering transmission mounting pad; Manufacturer transmission mount (part number); catalytic converter support bracket eliminated

Driveshaft:

1987 Monte Carlo SS shortened 3 inches; C6 front yoke

Rear Axle:

stock 7.625-inch ring gear; limited slip; 3.73:1

Front Suspension:

cut F41 springs; Koni adjustable shock absorbers (80401092); stock F41 32-mm sway bar

Rear Suspension:

stock; Koni adjustable shock absorbers (80401093); stock F41 22-mm sway bar

Front Brakes:

stock 10.5-inch disc

Rear Brakes:

stock 9.5-inch cast iron drum

Master Cylinder:

year/make/model, modifications, specifications, part numbers

Brake Booster:

stock 1987 Monte Carlo SS (dual diaphragm)

Wheels:

Ultra 15 × 7

Tires:

Front: 235/60R15 Goodyear Eagle GT II
Rear:  255/60R15 Goodyear Eagle GT II

Best e.t.:

NA

Weight:

NA

 


Originally Released 17 November 2002

updated 17 March 2010