The Monte partially mocked up and on display in our builders booth at the Poor Boys Midnight Mass 2014.
Engine Bay
Overhead shot of the engine bay midway through the fabrication process. Check out the symmetrical caps (Power steering, intercooler resevoir, radiator, coolant recovery).
Chassis Assembly
Assembly starts on the chassis. The owner selected suspension components from ABC performance and 14" 6 piston disc brakes from Wilwood.
Disc Brakes Assembly
Stainless steel safety wired Wilwood rotors.
Chassis Assembly
Brakes designed to slow the earths rotation.
Chassis Assembly
Assembly starts on the chassis. The owner selected suspension components from ABC performance and 14" 6 piston disc brakes from Wilwood. Turn-One polished steering box and Proforged steering components.
Test fitting
Mocking up various components to check clearances.
The Powerplant
A freshly built LSA by our friends at Motor Machine will propel this monster. The engine features a ported blower with a ZL1 Camaro hat, custom ground cam and ported heads.
Engine Bay
Recessed inner fender to clear brake system.
Custom radiator
A one-off radiator built to our specifications by our friends at Ron Davis Racing.
Engine Detail
The LSA features a black anodized front runner system from Concept-One. Look how close the power steering pulley is to the steering box... tight fit!
Engine Placement
We re-engineered the motor mounts that had been installed by the owner, we wanted to move the engine as far back as possible.
Transmission Tunnel
Transmission tunnel cut out and ready to get fabricated to clear the paddle shifted 6L90E.
Driver compartment finalized
Custom recessed floors and braces allowed the use of full power heated and cooled 2013 Camaro SS seats. A custom transmission and driveline tunnel made room for the modern drivetrain yet allowed us to retain the factory center console.
Intercooler
Our One-off water to air intercooler made to our specifications by our friends at Ron Davis Racing.
