Cars > Challenges > “224whp & 219 ft/lbs” Vs “The Black Pearl”

RedBird

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Muscatine, Iowa
United States

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1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE

“224whp & 219 ft/lbs”

2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS

“The Black Pearl”

Head to Head

About “224whp & 219 ft/lbs”

I bought this in Dec. '05 to replace my totalled 91 sunbird. What a great replacement this has turned out to be. the wreck was a blessing in a good disguise.....

I got this car for 900 bucks. what a steal, eh? it has run a best of -

15.99 @ 83mph in the 1/4 mile *old news*
14.99 @ 92mph
14.84 @ 92mph
14.71 @ 94mph

Dyno'd 191hp @ 5600RPMs and 202 ft/lbs @ 4500RPMs, which pushed it to a 14.71 pass @ 94.54 mph. Ran that with a 2.07 60 foot time on BFG drag radials.

The built motor is IN, with much trouble and compromise.... but it is in, and it runs, and it drives :D it's got the lope, hehehe. vids (still) on the way).

Dyno'd it again a couple weeks ago with the good motor, 224whp and 219ft/lbs, still needs some tuning, it has some small driveablility issues on the street, but i've been driving it for about 3-4 weeks now with no major issues. got rained out + an ignition issue when i went to the track after the dyno, so i need to get out there again, 2 weeks tops for that....

About “The Black Pearl”

I've been a car girl since I was little, but only dreamed of owning a car like this. Lucky for me a dream came true and I got a this Monte Carlo SS. The longer I have the car the more I like it... it's AWESOME!

Specs for “224whp & 219 ft/lbs”

3400 V6 est. 200hp 220lb/ft
HM-282 5 speed manual transmission
2940lbs with me in it : )

I've got it down with a stock 3400, ran a 14.71 @ 94.54 on BFG drag radials, but that's all out the window now, i have to completely re-learn to race this car with the new motor in it..... cam + ported heads and intakes = crazy wheelspin

Specs for “The Black Pearl”

5.3L small block V8 with DOD technology
303 HP
FWD
18" Goodyear Eagles
0-60mph in est. 6 seconds

Factory Options for “224whp & 219 ft/lbs”

Stock upper and lower strut tower braces
FE2 suspension
Rear spoiler
Cassette deck
Power locks and windows
Black Interior :D

:P

Factory Options for “The Black Pearl”

Fully loaded: Power sunroof, remote start, heated leather seats, 6 disk cd player

Mods for “224whp & 219 ft/lbs”

Currently:
Performance
2001 90k 3400
Bully Stage 2 Clutch
24# 3.4dohc injectors
CAI
2.5" DP and cat-converter
2.25 cat-back w/ hooker aerochamber
completely rebuilt shifter and cables
Custom Grind Cam- 60*V6 #1617 Int & Exh. 220* and 224* Dur. @ .050, .506" int. and exh. lift, 111 LSA, 107 ICL
Full port and polish
Polyurethane filled engine mounts

Appearance
1989 Z24 stock GFX and cowl hood
1989 Beretta GTU spoiler
PH2 Sunbird flip-up headlights
Polished engine components
17x7 Drag DR-8 wheels

Suspension
All polyurethane suspension bushings
KYB GR2 struts and shocks
Sprint 1.7" lowering springs
Stock upper and lower strut tower braces
215-45-17 Riken Raptor tires
SS braided brake hoses
Ceramic brake pads

Coming Soon:
High 13sec quarter mile passes

Coming Later:
Bodywork and paint
Beretta tubular rear axle
Rear disc conversion
Adjustable rear spring perches