# My 1978 Monte Carlo build... **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [July 17, 2013, 7:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1978-monte-carlo-build/231819 "2013-07-17T19:12:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![95dime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/95dime/32/7514_2.png) [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)\ **Post date:** [July 29, 2013, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1978-monte-carlo-build/231819/41 "2013-07-29T19:37:30Z")
OP, if youre looking for a cheaper route on a cowl, I made this with a universal cowl off summit racing on a friends cutlass, we cut a hole in the hood just the same as yours for the air cleaner to clear since his brodix intake was so tall. (the back of cowl is trimmed to match angle of windshield and has one support at back) right now he just has the whole hood in black. ![https://sphotos-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/553784_452689784750102_1521865110_n.jpg](https://sphotos-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/553784_452689784750102_1521865110_n.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![SxFxZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sxfxz/32/6255_2.png) [@SxFxZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SxFxZ)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2013, 3:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1978-monte-carlo-build/231819/42 "2013-07-30T03:47:45Z")
> [@95dime](#): > > OP, if youre looking for a cheaper route on a cowl, I made this with a universal cowl off summit racing on a friends cutlass, we cut a hole in the hood just the same as yours for the air cleaner to clear since his brodix intake was so tall. (the back of cowl is trimmed to match angle of windshield and has one support at back) right now he just has the whole hood in black. Hell yeah that turned out mint, yeah I think that’s the route I’m going to go this winter. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![joelster](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joelster/32/7258_2.png) [@joelster](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/joelster)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2013, 4:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1978-monte-carlo-build/231819/43 "2013-07-30T04:20:49Z")
> [@SxFxZ](#): > > None. lol Stock suspension locations, Moroso 3 way shocks. Stock springs it looks. Boxed in control arms. Ford 9", spool, 4:11’s…I think I’m just gunna blow the tires off. lol That big-block is going to have its way with the chassis, lol. ---
**Author:** ![SxFxZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sxfxz/32/6255_2.png) [@SxFxZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SxFxZ)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2013, 5:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1978-monte-carlo-build/231819/44 "2013-07-30T05:05:15Z")
> [@joelster](#): > > That big-block is going to have its way with the chassis, lol. It’s a full frame car so from what I understand that should do just fine…IF it hooks up I think my tranny will be next on the chopping block. It’s only rated for 600HP. lol ---
**Author:** ![dpm90iroc](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dpm90iroc/32/4966_2.png) [@dpm90iroc](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dpm90iroc)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2013, 6:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1978-monte-carlo-build/231819/45 "2013-07-30T06:38:09Z")
An anti-roll set up for the rear would be simplest & effective, or a fat drag race sway bar. Remove the front sway bar or disconnect it @ the track to let the front end come up & transfer weight onto the rear tire. ---
**Author:** ![SxFxZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sxfxz/32/6255_2.png) [@SxFxZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SxFxZ)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2013, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1978-monte-carlo-build/231819/46 "2013-07-30T06:50:51Z")
> [@dpm90iroc](#): > > An anti-roll set up for the rear would be simplest & effective, or a fat drag race sway bar. Remove the front sway bar or disconnect it @ the track to let the front end come up & transfer weight onto the rear tire. Yes there is a big sway bar in the back. I have tie downs for the front (I don’t know the technical name for them) to keep from having too much play in the front to keep the front end down…but I think I will be opening them up once I get to the track to allow more play and allow the front end to come up. I don’t want to touch anything though until I try it how it sits. ---
**Author:** ![dpm90iroc](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dpm90iroc/32/4966_2.png) [@dpm90iroc](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dpm90iroc)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2013, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1978-monte-carlo-build/231819/47 "2013-07-30T07:41:38Z")
They r front end limiter’s, & ur exactly right in the thought process of a little at a time. ---
**Author:** ![SxFxZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sxfxz/32/6255_2.png) [@SxFxZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SxFxZ)\ **Post date:** [August 10, 2013, 9:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1978-monte-carlo-build/231819/48 "2013-08-10T21:22:45Z")
![http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/SxFxZ/null-19.jpg](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/SxFxZ/null-19.jpg) Drove her today. 🙂 Now to button up all the small stuff, and we’ll be track bound hopefully next weekend. ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2013, 7:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1978-monte-carlo-build/231819/49 "2013-08-11T07:27:42Z")
Congrats man! ---
**Author:** ![AShort](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ashort/32/4947_2.png) [@AShort](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AShort)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2013, 4:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1978-monte-carlo-build/231819/50 "2013-08-11T16:37:37Z")
It looks so unsuspecting, I like it :tup: Need Burnout pics/vids ---
**Author:** ![SxFxZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sxfxz/32/6255_2.png) [@SxFxZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SxFxZ)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2013, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1978-monte-carlo-build/231819/51 "2013-08-11T19:35:46Z")
All that’s left is the transmission tunnel and hopefully I’ll be at the track this weekend. I think the motor flows enough air…lol This was just a couple revs up to 3,000-4,000rpm. lol ![http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/SxFxZ/null-20.png](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/SxFxZ/null-20.png) Got her running shoes back on: ![http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/SxFxZ/null-22.jpg](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/SxFxZ/null-22.jpg) Another engine shot, new catch cans in place. ![http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/SxFxZ/null-21.jpg](http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a125/SxFxZ/null-21.jpg) Unfortunately I don’t think my uncle would be too pleased with me laying rubber on his driveway. lol I’ll have to save the hooning for the track… ---
**Author:** ![FASTMOFO](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/9de053/32.png) [@FASTMOFO](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FASTMOFO)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2013, 11:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1978-monte-carlo-build/231819/52 "2013-08-11T23:39:59Z")
what are you running for a fuel system. interesting location for the breathers ---
**Author:** ![SxFxZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sxfxz/32/6255_2.png) [@SxFxZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SxFxZ)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2013, 4:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1978-monte-carlo-build/231819/53 "2013-08-12T04:30:29Z")
> [@FASTMOFO](#): > > what are you running for a fuel system. interesting location for the breathers Methanol, Barry Grant 400 electric fuel pump, 10AN main feed line, 2 inline filters, one between tank and pump, and one between pump and regulator, Holley Vaccum regulated fuel pressure, 8AN lines to the carb. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2013, 6:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1978-monte-carlo-build/231819/54 "2013-08-12T06:43:01Z")
Thing is awesome! looks great with the pro stars ---
**Author:** ![SxFxZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sxfxz/32/6255_2.png) [@SxFxZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SxFxZ)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2013, 7:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1978-monte-carlo-build/231819/55 "2013-09-11T07:13:08Z")
Small update. Ended up going to big block front springs because my headers sat too low, and I kept blowing up flexplates from buying cheap ones…so I dished out some coin and got a good one and all seems to be going good. Stupid transmission tunnel has been a pain in the ass…but that’s almost done, then just need an alignment and she’ll be making some passes. 🙂 Video after new flex plate… [video][http://youtu.be/Uq4jqsujycY[/video]](http://youtu.be/Uq4jqsujycY%5B/video%5D) ---
**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2013, 7:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1978-monte-carlo-build/231819/56 "2013-09-11T07:18:32Z")
Sweet :tup: ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2013, 7:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1978-monte-carlo-build/231819/57 "2013-09-11T07:33:00Z")
sounds like fun ---
**Author:** ![SxFxZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sxfxz/32/6255_2.png) [@SxFxZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SxFxZ)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2013, 6:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1978-monte-carlo-build/231819/58 "2013-09-20T18:08:51Z")
Playing around in the driveway. 🙂 [video][http://youtu.be/NJWqwL9hWDk[/video]](http://youtu.be/NJWqwL9hWDk%5B/video%5D) ---
**Author:** ![Blown\_Stroked](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blown_stroked/32/7324_2.png) [@Blown\_Stroked](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blown_Stroked)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2013, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1978-monte-carlo-build/231819/59 "2013-09-20T18:25:37Z")
That thing is going to fly :tup: sounds good. ---
**Author:** ![SxFxZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sxfxz/32/6255_2.png) [@SxFxZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SxFxZ)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2013, 7:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1978-monte-carlo-build/231819/60 "2013-09-20T19:04:29Z")
> [@Blown&Stroked](#): > > That thing is going to fly :tup: sounds good. I sure hope so. My goal is 10.2’s. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1978-monte-carlo-build/231819.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-1978-monte-carlo-build/231819.md?page=4)