[bszopi]

The engine bay is different, but other than that, should be similar enough.

[monte2k]

Argiht well good to know... so basicly stop limiting my search to monte's and open it up to anything the LA1 3400 engine of the same year

[alerored04]

Only thing to be aware of would be trans clearance. Alero/GA/Malibu uses the 4T45E which is a little smaller than the 4T60 in your monte, that is iirc. Someone correct me if i'm wrong. So with that in mind turbo mani's made for an N body may not fit your W.

[monte2k]

This might be more work then i want to do... lol... but a lil research never killed anyone...

But is there alot of stuff that can be done that up the HP without any type of blower?
i was told to boring out that engine didnt make a difference (which seems odd to me)
has anyone ever come up with a stroker kit or is that just way to much work?

Like i said before... im new to the GM engines, how ever not a pro in anyways with any other brand but i can pull my weight...

[montess408]

how much more power are you looking to get ? a set of headers along with a good exhaust system and a ported 3500 top end kit and a cam swap should give you good power for the streets

[monte2k]

Well stock shes 180hp i beleive... can that engine produce ~mid 200 without boost?

[montess408]

i think they are underated a little i have seen them dyno at 195 most of the time so
but yeah 250hp should not be a problem N/A
a underdrive pully (5-7hp apr) cam (15-20 hp apr) headers and exhaust (20-30hp apr)
so lest look at it on the lo side start @180 and 45 from them mods and your looking @ 220
and you can allways port&polish and get a bigger throttle body and you can allways go with 3500 parts for even better flow

[monte2k]

id be happy with 220-230, thats sounds pretty good... would my ECU need reprograming for 40-50hp increase?

[montess408]

for best results yes i am not really sure what is envolved in tuning a obd2 ecu
but yes tuning is alwayz better because if you trow a bunch of mods on the motor and not tune it may hurt more than help

[monte2k]

Anyone have any clue who in the Edmonton AB area is capable of properly tuning an ECU?

Montess, how far is Baie St-Anne from Paquetville?