Cars > Challenges > “"Bud"” Vs “MC SS”
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2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS
“"Bud"”
1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS
“MC SS”
Head to Head
About “"Bud"”
In late 2005, I decided that I didn't want to subject my '66 Corvair daily driver to another winter of Pennsylvania road salt. Its floors had virtually no rust, just a little surface rust, and I wanted to keep it that way! GM was having one of its rebate promos, so I checked into how much a Cobalt would cost. The local dealers (I have three within 10 minutes!) all came in too high, but there was one about ten miles away that quoted me a price that was just too good to pass up. They pitched me the SS, with the equipment I wanted, cheaper than one of the other dealers quoted me on am LT!
I call it "Bud" because I'm a big NASCAR fan, especially the Earnhardts. Dale Earnhardt was, is, and always will be THE MAN! Dale, Jr. is currently my driver, because, after all, he is his father's son. Now, at the time, JR. drove a red Chevy SS with "Bud" painted across the hood. What else am I going to call MY red Chevy SS? (I have no plans to repaint it in his current colors!)
And for all you other NASCAR fans out there, I'm open to guesses as to what Bud's license plate "BOOG8Y 3" means.
About “MC SS”
I purchased this car in January 2006. The purchase originally made my Z06 into the garage queen instead of the daily driver. Since a number of the upgrades and the purchase of the 2008 Corvette, the Monte Carlo has become the play car. I am the 4th owner and it has been a South Florida car all of its life. I am currently in the process of restoring and modifying this SS.
Current projects done on this SS:
Jasper Stage II 350 Motor - Estimated by shop at 380+hp (See specs and modifications for more info)
Rebuilt 200-4R - can handle over 650hp
ZEX 100 shot NOS with dual nitrous tanks and red LED purge kit
Strange 9" rear end
Line Loc
Dress-up of motor (Billet Specialties Valve Covers, Breathers, chrome water pump, chrome intake, chrome fuel pump, SS braided sleeved hoses and more)
Suspension features: Eiback lowering springs, Hotchkis Sway Bars, Edelbrock rear Adj Upper Control Arms, Edelbrock rear Boxed Lower Control Arms
Wheels: SLP ZR-1 Replica 17"
Specs for “"Bud"”
171 H.P. Dual Overhead Cam 4-cylinder.
5-speed Transaxle.
0-60: About 7.5 seconds (official Timex wristwatch timing!)
Top Speed: I've had it up to an indicated 130, but I ran out of road. It still had some left in it.
Specs for “MC SS”
Jasper Built Stage II 350 with close to 400 hp.
Professionally built 200-4R transmission that can hold up to 650 hp.
Latest additions include a 100 shot of NOS and a Strange 9" rear end.
I will start racing this SS in the local GM Challenge at Palm Beach International Raceway.
Factory Options for “"Bud"”
SS Equipment package.(includes 171 HP. Ecotec 4-cylinder Engine, 5-speed manual Transaxle, Sport Front and Rear Facia,
Power Windows and Door Locks, Body Color Rear-View Mirrors
Driving Lights, Remote Trunk Release, Carpeted Floor Mats, Multi-Function Trip Computer, 17" Polished Alloy Wheels, 4- Wheel Disc Brakes)
Victory Red paint.
Charcoal Leather interior.
Heated seats.
AM/FM/XM Satellite/CD Stereo
Power Sunroof
Factory Options for “MC SS”
AC (working), AM/FM Cassette (Replaced with CD/XM deck), Dual remote mirrors, Rear window defogger, Console shifter, Center console, 3.73 rear with Posi.
Mods for “"Bud"”
None (Yet...) except a set of Falken tires - it used to corner well, now it handles like a go-kart!
I'm planning Silver Chevelle SS-style stripes and full window tint next summer.
Mods for “MC SS”
Motor has been replaced with a 350 V-8. Motor Specs:
Jasper Stage II
Edelbrock RPM Air Gap with Endurashine finish
Holley Street Avenger 670 Carb
MSD 6, MSD Blaster II, MSD Pro-Billet Distributor, MSD wires
Proform Wire Looms
Flowtech long tube ceramic headers
Holley Comp Fuel Pump (110 gph)
Dual hump crossmember
True dual exhaust
Magnaflow SS mufflers
Custom tips
Billet Specialties Valve covers and breathers
Comp Cams Vacuum Canister (for brakes, cam in motor does not produce enough vacuum for brakes)
K&N Xtreme filter with drop base
B&M Torque Converter Lockup Switch
Powermaster 140 amp Chrome Alternator
Edelbrock Rear Adj Upper Control Arms
Edelbrock Rear Lower Control Arms
Eibach Pro Springs
Bilstein Shocks
Hotchkis Sway Bars
SLP Performance ZR-1 Replica Wheels
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| Points for "Bud" | Total Votes | Points for MC SS |
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| 58 | 22 | 52 |
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