Beginner Mods Under $500 (2000-07 Monte Carlo)

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Do you have a stock 2000-07 monte carlo and want to mod it on a budget of less than $500? if so in this video i will be explaining 5 mods worth doing when on a budget. all parts can be bought from your local junkyards, ebay motor under parts section, zzperformance, facebook marketplace/ facebook 3800 groups or craigslist.
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@gaspoweredgarage Жыл бұрын

Forgot to add in the video if you do the gxp brakes for the front you do need the matching gxp rubber brake lines for the calipers.

@heyyitseddyhere9756 Жыл бұрын

I just got a 2006 Monte Carlo LT 3.9 V6. Only had 50,000 miles on it. Excellent condition. Thanks for making this video!

@gaspoweredgarage Жыл бұрын

Your welcome. Just incase you didn't know I made a second episode for monte carlos also you can watch that has more tips.

@SenecaHighlander Жыл бұрын

I have the same car (gray). I love it.

@TheAlmightyMurphy Жыл бұрын

@@SenecaHighlander me too! Mines blue!

@zaywilliams9867 5 ай бұрын

Thinking about getting one is it worth it ?

@gaspoweredgarage 5 ай бұрын

Definitely worth it. Just make sure to get one with a 3800 n/a or supercharged or a 2006-07 ss with the ls4

@T.-14 Жыл бұрын

I had no idea that the 06 tail lights would work on a 00-05, Thanks for the info

@gaspoweredgarage Жыл бұрын

Your welcome

@watchandjewelryloft4713 Жыл бұрын

There is a tiny gap on the bottom compared to the originals. I just swapped mine. But, it's not too noticeable and I much prefer the look of the 06-07 lights now.

@SenecaHighlander Жыл бұрын

Good to know that they're preferable for some people. If I can ever get the LED taillights, I'll have a good set of originals for someone.

@Jviix Жыл бұрын

I needed this video !

@gaspoweredgarage Жыл бұрын

Your welcome going to be adding a part 2 coming soon. Is there anything you would like me to include for the next one?

@eliasjr1982 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate this information I’m a new 2006 monte owner and this helps me a lot thanks

@gaspoweredgarage 5 ай бұрын

Glad the information was helpful. I made a part 2 to that video heres the link-kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pdR0jKabxKvKeH0.html. Also I have a 3800/ls4 playlist that go in detail to help with installation and parts worth upgrading to for making your monte carlo more enjoyable.

@simonramos1217 Жыл бұрын

I just found a yellow pace car 2002 SS. It has 215,000 miles and it’s priced at $1500. I figured it would be a nice daily driver.

@gaspoweredgarage Жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good daily. If you get it keep up on the maintenance items like lower intake gaskets,valve cover gaskets, fuel filter, fuel pump (if original). Should get another 100,000 if cared for.

@SenecaHighlander Жыл бұрын

Cool video. I'm going to start looking out for those Gran Prix Specials at our Pic-a-Part yards here. I'm trying to figure out how to get my side skirts off so I can carbon fiber them. For headlights, I went with the black-housing lights and LED's when I got the car. I like the look, but they're already clouding up after only a year. As for wheels, I wish I could to down to a 15-inch rim. I like the classic muscle car look with white-letter tires. You can't get RWL tires for most 16 or bigger rims, but I got tire stickers for my Riken Raptors, and it really sets it off. That's another cool mod for people who like white-letters.

@gaspoweredgarage Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed the video. More wbody content coming soon. Grand prix parts can be had from ebay or Facebook market place if your local salvage yard is low on grand prixs.

@shaun2318 9 ай бұрын

The thump nail pic is badass

@gaspoweredgarage 9 ай бұрын

Thanks and glad you like it.

@mariahwagers2203 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video, it’s very helpful. Glad I found it I’m trying to fix up my 2000 mc. Got the headlights and taillights. What do you think would be a nice color to paint it?

@gaspoweredgarage Жыл бұрын

Glad the video was helpful. I also made a second video with more ideas and parts worth upgrading to for monte carlo's. Here's the link- kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pdR0jKabxKvKeH0.html. my favorite color choices for monte carlo's are silver, black, or red.

@seymourmaupin6395 Жыл бұрын

I got a slotted disc brake kit with ceramic pads off Amazon for my 2000 ss for 150 a couple years ago. Couldn't be happier a hella deal.

@gaspoweredgarage Жыл бұрын

If you upgrade to gxp brakes you would say different about your brakes you have now.

@seymourmaupin6395 Жыл бұрын

@@gaspoweredgarage yeah, maybe but you know you need to disclose paid advertisements and I didn't have to dig at a junk yard and with a 3.8 Buick engine with close o 300,000 miles, brakes are the least of my concerns in life.

@gaspoweredgarage Жыл бұрын

That video doesn't have any paid advertising. I always include junkyards as cheapest option then eBay more expensive option then next is summit racing or jegs /local parts stores as top option. Some states junkyards are gold mines of cheap slightly used upgrades others aren't. Glad your happy with the brakes you went with but the gxp brake give you shorter braking distance and produces less heat while braking plus there bigger which is why I recommend them for wbody cars.

@Gokywildcats11 9 ай бұрын

Nice car

@gaspoweredgarage 8 ай бұрын

Thanks

@aidenhyder8331 2 ай бұрын

Found a dark green 02 ss. So tempted to buy but I can’t choose between it or a black one. I feel like the dark green is so unique and clean I would love to do this on it if I buy it.

@gaspoweredgarage 2 ай бұрын

Normally I prefer black cars but if I had to choose I would rather have a unique color like green or brown or a low production color nowadays to stand out.

@dat6oycel118 Жыл бұрын

I've had my 06 monte ss for some years now. Have to take the motor out and rebuild it for my first time. Can't wait to beef it up a little bit. What's the key items I need to focus on to get more power?

@gaspoweredgarage Жыл бұрын

How much power are you wanting would be the first thing. Second thing would be how much is roughly your budget. Parts that must be first on your list Since its a v8 ls4 is - the d.o.d elimination kit. If you want that engine to last or hold up after doing the rebuild.

@sbewt Жыл бұрын

Pleaseee more 6th gen Monte Carlo videos!

@gaspoweredgarage Жыл бұрын

Thats the plan. The video that posted for this week is brake upgrades for regal,grand prix and definitely 6th gen monte carlos. Be on the look out by the end of this week.

@gaspoweredgarage Жыл бұрын

If your subscribed and get notifications you will notice a new video for Nov 20th this Sunday at noon is for 6th gen Monte Carlos just like you asked for.

@clubmbrsonlytv Жыл бұрын

Anyone know where I can get the front bumper extension for ss ground effect??

@gaspoweredgarage Жыл бұрын

Ebay, Facebook marketplace, 3800 groups on Facebook, your local junkyards or salvage yards

@maziecalvin3264 11 ай бұрын

I have a 05 LS n I’m trying to find good mods to add to her I just got my windows tinted today so that’s a start lol

@gaspoweredgarage 11 ай бұрын

I would recommend just to do body mods like grand prix roof rails, ss body kit, led taillights/ headlights, wheels and then enjoy it. then down the road look for a 3800 or ls4 monte carlo if your wanting to do engine mods or if you feel comfortable doing major work swap your monte carlo to a 3800 drivetrain. I made a second episode you might enjoy also heres the link-kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pdR0jKabxKvKeH0.html

@user-kh7jv8xw4q Жыл бұрын

The cover car for the video before play of the silver car. Can you show me more maybe tell how to find that car?

@gaspoweredgarage 10 ай бұрын

The silver monte carlo in the thumbnail is a 2006 monte carlo ss (ls4) thats been bagged, it has brembo brakes, aftermarket hood/ custom front splitter, big wheels. If you look up Brandon abtosway on either istagram,Facebook or tiktok he can tell you more about it and you see all his pictures of the monte carlo.

@lsxray9985 Жыл бұрын

Do you know if the 07 ss front front end swap onto a 00-04

@gaspoweredgarage Жыл бұрын

The things you change is front bumper and headlights, hood and fenders to use 2006-07 monte carlo stuff on a 2000-05 car or 2000-05 on a 2006-07 car.

@SnowMexican690 Жыл бұрын

Shattered my ear drums bro😂😂

@gaspoweredgarage Жыл бұрын

If your talking about the intro. I had to make sure everyone is awake while watching this video since the video is packed with alot of good information that helps monte carlo owners out.

@SnowMexican690 Жыл бұрын

@@gaspoweredgarage haha no im talking about the loud press subscribe DING 😂 Definitely woke me up tho

@SnowMexican690 Жыл бұрын

@Gas Powered Garage still a good video

@gaspoweredgarage Жыл бұрын

@@SnowMexican690 Appreciate it.

@pokaface8103 Жыл бұрын

Will that body kit fit on a regular 07 Monte Carlo? I don’t have the SS

@gaspoweredgarage Жыл бұрын

The rear bumper part would since that is the same from 2000-07. The front part won't since 06-07 used a different front end. I would look for all ss parts for 06-07 to clone yours or look on ebay for bodykits for your year monte carlo.

@Randellpride 6 ай бұрын

Did the rear ground effects bolt right up or do I have to drill holes

@gaspoweredgarage 6 ай бұрын

The bumper i added the ground effects to had existing holes already there. But you may need to drill the holes if your bumper doesn't have the holes for where all the trim clips go to connect the bumper and ground effect together.

@joshuasv5879 Жыл бұрын

Where can I buy the rear window visor as seen on 0:32. Been trying to find them on ebay and no luck.

@gaspoweredgarage Жыл бұрын

Seller on ebay i bought mine (stance_n_ride_usa) (model # 284r for a 2000-07 monte carlo.) If you click on the make a offer you can usually get them for about $60-75 from this seller

@joshuasv5879 Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro!

@curtisnelson7765 Жыл бұрын

Can u put the 08ss engine in a 04ss Monte Carlo

@gaspoweredgarage Жыл бұрын

Yes. You would need the engine and engine harness. Also if your going to give it more performance than stock you need a better transmission.

@lilwinemane 7 ай бұрын

V6 better the car fwd. Just throw 2 15s in tha truck it's a cruiser

@MIGGNIFICENT Жыл бұрын

What are the wheels on the thumbprint? Thank you

@gaspoweredgarage Жыл бұрын

Ravetti wheels

@MIGGNIFICENT Жыл бұрын

Thanks. What size?

@gaspoweredgarage Жыл бұрын

@@MIGGNIFICENT would assume there either 18inch or 20inch wheels.

@TehranOwens 9 ай бұрын

Sold my Monte Carlo in 2019 it was a 05 I had it for 14 years I miss that car. l hate they stop making them

@gaspoweredgarage 9 ай бұрын

You can always get another monte carlo.there a good platform to either do body / suspension modifications or go the performance route with either the 3800 or ls4 engines.

@audiwankenobi361 10 ай бұрын

These vehicles (every chassis with different branding) need a at least a 6 speed automatic swap or manual if possible.

@gaspoweredgarage 10 ай бұрын

majority of the high horsepower 3800/ls4 cars i know run a 5speed manual transmission since the parts for the 4t65e are hard to find or cost alot of money now a days. the only car that came with a 6speed auto in the w-body chassis was the 2005-14 impalas. i dont know anyone that has tried to swap one into a older w-body with a 3800/ls4.

@audiwankenobi361 10 ай бұрын

@@gaspoweredgarage Doesn't a transmission from Saab fit?

@gaspoweredgarage 10 ай бұрын

@@audiwankenobi361 the only saab transmission that bolts up to a 3800/ls4 engine is the f40 6speed manual transmission found in saab/ some pontiacs like g6's.Doing some research the only car that people have tired the swap in are the pontiac fiero's.

@Gokywildcats11 9 ай бұрын

Wonder if these cars are for sale somewhere

@JosephOjea316 8 ай бұрын

You can find them

@gaspoweredgarage 8 ай бұрын

They probably are for sale and easy to find as long as you look for them.

@stevewheels9773 Жыл бұрын

Anybody know where to find a set of those Pontiac wheels AND... Are they 18"?

@gaspoweredgarage Жыл бұрын

Bonneville gxp and grand prix gxp and ltz impala wheels are all 18's. Craigslist, Facebook market place or eBay or your local junkyards would be the place I would look to find those wheels. If you use car-part.com it would show the local junkyard near you that have them.

@stevewheels9773 Жыл бұрын

@@gaspoweredgarage Thanks! I did take a quick look at eBay. Varied from 250 to 500 bucks, each! I want to go to 18" on my Monte Carlo SS Intimidator, but thinking the American Racing AR105 Series (with black spokes, as my car is jet black) would be a better AND less expensive option. Was only considering these as a "winter" option, but I'll just stick with the OEM 17" "5 Star Diamond Cut" wheel for that. Different shoes for different seasons. 😉

@gaspoweredgarage Жыл бұрын

Have you thought of black bullet mustang wheels they look just like the ar105 from American racing. Usually seen on 94-04 mustangs they come in 17x8 and would fit your monte carlo.

@gaspoweredgarage Жыл бұрын

05-09 mustangs used a 18inch bullet wheel that would also fit just make sure its 18x8 but they might be more expensive than the 17s.

@stevewheels9773 Жыл бұрын

@@gaspoweredgarage They have a 5x115mm bolt pattern? Seems odd for a Ford. Altho I've been told that this is the same bolt pattern as Mopar, so who knows!