New gauges installed and now running with open headers. Has ridiculous amounts of power. Wheel spins whenever you want it to.

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Cooling fan assy out of 98 dodge intrepid. Fits behind radiator perfect. Computer controlled on/off by relay's.

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New gauges and shadow box mounted.

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Shadow box for the gauges. No holes cut, waiting for gauges to arrive. Cost $0.

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New air intake

Monte pic update

I've been gathering parts lately and installing little by little. This top pic is of the trans dip stick needed due to lack of space behind the pass side head.

New headers

Installed new full length headers this week. Had to modify the passenger side to fit.

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Modified cross member

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Clearance at PS pump

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Clearance at firewall after moving motor foward 3/8".

More pics

First is oil pan hanging below frame. Have to be careful over bumps.

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Clearance issue fixed with some fiberglass work and cutting off coil bracket bolt tower.

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Heater box interference before pic

Second Test Fit

I purchased new motor mounts for the frame and installed 1" further back. This allowed clearance for the power steering pulley against the gear box. Intake is sitting a little high so I'll be putting a cowl hood on. Alternator may sit to high also. I removed the stock wiring harness and computer today. I'll be sending new computer off to be programmed this week and installing the modified harness.

The monte without a heart

I removed the old motor this weekend to get ready for the modifications and prep for the new motor. I purchased a used wiring harness and in the process of modifying it. I removed all wires from computer that go to rear o2 sensors, oil pressure, EVAP system, A/C, etc. None of these are needed to operate this motor in a stand alone application. The headers that came with the motor I bought will not work in the G bodied Monte Carlo. I will have to get a different set later.

Looking for this rim or very similar

The LM7 5.3L

The beginning

I purchased an 86 Chevy Monte Carlo SS that has been a car I've wanted for a long time. The car is mostly stock in in good drive able condition considering the year. No major rust and a great start to for the future plans I have for it. After some research on powertrain options I came across a Craigslist ad for a LM7 5.3L Chevy truck engine and transmission. I brought it home a couple days ago. The biggest pieces are here and ready for the transformation. I will upload pics in next post. The search for more parts begins.