A time-lapse video of me swapping out a seized LT1 for a low-miles replacement in my 1996 Roadmaster Wagon. This video was shot over multiple days, with frames being shot every 5 seconds, to assemble 30 FPS video, which was then sped up 5x.
At one point we experienced a power outage. This is when the camera is moved close-up, and the lights are out.
It should also be noted that at the same time the engine was out, I installed new plugs, wires, OptiSpark unit, catalytic converters, and transmission filter.
junk yard in Late december 2008
I was told that a Roadmaster wagon like mine was in one of the local yards so I had to check it out, took my new camcorder with me....
1988 Monte Carlo SS, 57K, Lt1 engine, T-tops, 350, Super Sport
FOR SALE OR TRADE, NO JUNK
Pro's -
1988 Monte Carlo - Super Sport. 57,000 original miles, clean title. The interior is in excellent shape for the year. No damage on the seats or anything. A TRUE SURVIVOR. Fully loaded, never smoked in, the ashtray is mint. Original Tape Player, everything works great. Power everything and it all works great. No A/C though because of the Engine Conversion. It has T-tops, very rare option for 1988 since they only came equipped in 5% of the cars. Body and under body are rust free, car is and has always been undercoated. I have a brand new alarm system for the car, and remote starter setup. It sits up nice and is very stiff, no play at all. It is a low mileage car and you can tell by driving it. May be interested in trading for another vehicle.
Engine and Trans -
The engine is out of a 1997 Pontiac Trans Am WS-6. It has been completely rebuilt and re-gasket-ed last year. I have put 9,000 miles on the new engine with zero issues. They replaced the original CAST heads with Aluminum Corvette Heads off a 1996 Corvette Grand Sport., they were also Ported and Polished. Mid sized CAM for emission purposes. 373 Posi, and Automatic WS-6 trans, 3 speed with Overdrive. All the relays, wiring, and computer components have been installed onto the Monte's Shell. It is very organized and detailed under the hood. New rod bearings, high pressure oil pump, valves, push rods, lifters, etc. The car runs great and Passes Emissions (E-check) in Cleveland,i have the papers. So it can be plated the day you buy it, not like most i see on Craigslist. People freak out when they see me open this hood, you just do not expect such a Awesome Engine. It has the stock Super Sport Exhaust setup so it is pretty quiet, Ultimate Sleeper Car. It pulls very hard at any speed, very quick. The LT-1 Dyno's at 323 Hp, not like the stock 180 hp 305 it came with. I have over $9,000.00 invested into this SS. Dreams are not cheap, Trust me!!! These LT-1 swaps are impossible to get a hold of, especially installed into a last year, low mileage, T-top Super Sport. When is the last time you seen one???? probably will never see one again so Act Now BEFORE IT IS GONE???? Lol. $6,500.00 FIRM. You cannot build or buy one Cheaper!!! I have seen a lot of interest in this car, now show me the money!!!
Con's -
The re-paint is starting to show its age, but the body is rust and dent free. Paint is still very nice though just not perfect. The Exhaust has a very minor leak. Other than that you will love this car.
May trade for a newer suv, car, or truck, lmk what you have. Send pics to breakonthroughthedoors@yahoo.com.
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