Monte Carlo SS FAQ
Updated July 24th, 2009

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• What does this term mean? (Monte Carlo SS Glossary)
• What makes an SS an SS?

• What years were the Monte Carlo SS available?
• How many Monte Carlo SS's were made each year?
• What years were the Monte Carlo SS Aerocoupe available?
• How many Aerocoupes were made?
• Where was the 4th Generation Monte Carlo SS built??

• What color combinations were available in what years? And what are the RPO option codes for each color?
• What are the Paint Codes for each of the available SS colors?
• What Exterior / Interior / Stripe Color combos were available?
• What is an Aerocoupe?
• Did the SS ever come with a factory 350 engine?
• Did the SS ever come with a factory moon roof?
• Was there ever a factory convertible SS option?
• What is the fuel tank capacity in the SS?
• What type of wheels were stock on an SS?
• What type of transmission is stock on an SS?
• How do I know if my SS has POSI?
• What was the rear gear ratio for the SS?
• How many of any particular option were produced each year?
• What type of rear spoilers were available and in what years were they available?

• What engines were available in the 4th Generation SS?
• How much horsepower and torque is the stock SS Engine rated at?
• Can I replace my stock 305 with a 350?
• Did the SS ever come with a factory 350 engine?
• What engines can I drop into my Monte Carlo SS and still be able to use the Computer?
• What is the stock timing for an SS?
• How do I set the timing on my SS? What is the procedure?
• What is the stock spark plug gap for an SS?
• My Oil gauge is not reading correctly. (Minimum scale, Maximum scale, Erratically)
• My Choke light comes on momentarily when I come to a stop quickly. (or is on all the time)
• My engine fan makes a lot of noise. Is this normal?

• My transmission downshifts too late when coming to a stop, and upshifts too soon when accelerating after a long drive, causing engine RPM to drop very low (or causes engine stall or near stall). What causes it?
• Can a manual transmission be installed in an SS?
• I want to swap a TH700-4R transmission into my Monte Carlo SS. What's involved?
• What type of transmission is stock on an SS?
• I have a rear vibration at highway speed (above 60 MPH). What is it?
• What RPM should my stock SS be at when cruising at 65 MPH?
• How do I know if my SS has POSI?
• What was the rear gear ratio for the SS?
• Which transmission coolant line is which on the transmission?

• My steering wheel is loose. What can I do?
• My steering feels sloppy, not tight, what can I do?
• What other chassis does the '78-'88 g-body share lower front control arms / rear trailing arms with?

• What size tires will fit on my SS?
• What's the offset / backspacing and bolt pattern for the stock rims?
• What are the proper wheel lugs for the Monte Carlo SS?
• What type of wheels were stock on an SS?
• Are the wheels from the 1981 Camaro Z28 identical to the later (86-88) SS Wheels?

• No Questions Yet.. any recommendations?

• My dash lights are dim.. what can I do?
• My Oil gauge is not reading correctly. (Minimum scale, Maximum scale, Erratically)
• My Choke light comes on momentarily when I come to a stop quickly. (or is on all the time)
• The High position on my A/C fan (blower) doesn't work.
• One or more of the three low settings on the A/C fan don't work.
• There's a green connector in front of my carburetor that is not connected to anything. What is it and what should it be connected to?
• Is there anything I can do to improve the lighting in my engine bay?
• Is there anything I can do to improve the interior lighting in my T-Toped SS?
• I cut my computer harness out, now my cruise control doesn't work. How can I fix this?

• How do I set the timing on my SS? What is the procedure?
• What is the stock timing for an SS?
• What is the stock spark plug gap for an SS?
• What is the firing order on my engine?
• Which spark plug wire goes where on the distributor?
• What is the layout of the cylinder number on my engine?

• I want to upgrade my exhaust. What size should I go with?
• Is it possible to put a true dual exhaust on the Monte Carlo?
• Is is a true dual exhaust emissions legal if I use two catalytic converters?
• My Catalytic Converter is making noise.. what should I do?
• What kind of headers will fit on the Monte Carlo SS?
• I have a chatter in the exhaust in the lower passenger side of the engine. What is it?

• I want to make modifications to my engine but want to if it's emissions legal.
• Can I put my emissions stuff on a 350 and have it pass smog?
• Are there any aftermarket computer controlled carburetors available?
• Are there any aftermarket emissions legal intake manifolds available?

• My steering wheel is loose. What can I do?
• My Speedometer chatters and squeaks. What can I do?
• I get water on my passenger side floor mats. Where is it coming from?
• How do you remove the shifter handle to take the console plate off?
• My Oil gauge went crazy on me, now reads above 60psi (or 0psi) all the time.
• My dash lights are dim. Can I make it brighter?
• My headliner is droopy. What can I do?
• My console lid is broken. What can I do?
• My gear selection pointer in the dash cluster is stuck to the far left (Park). How do I fix it?
• Where can I get replacement red striping for my black interior pieces?
• Where can I get replacement black door strap covers?
• How to I get my bucket seat backs to be more vertical?

• How can I keep my T-tops from leaking?
• My doors sag and are hard to close now. What can I do?
• Where can I get new stripes and decals for my SS?
• Where can I get new weather strip for my SS?
• Where can I get new gas struts for my Aerocoupe trunk?
• What does it take to remove the entire front clip?

• What temperature thermistat came stock in the SS (L69)?
• Can I use a cooler thermistat on the L69?
• My engine overheats or runs hot, what could be wrong?
• What style water pump does the L69 engine use?
• What kind of radiator came stock on the SS?
• On the radiator, which is the return line to the transmission?
• What is the pressure rating on the stock SS radiator cap?
• I'm loosing coolant somewhere. Where is it going?

• The High position on my A/C fan doesn't work.
• One or more of the three low settings on the A/C fan don't work.
• I want to convert my Air Conditioning over to R134. What is required?
• My temperature control does not work. It blows hot air all the time. How do I fix it?

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