Fitting a Monte Carlo Bar & Exp. brace

Yes.

While the motor pictured is not a 289, the dizzy and the breather cap are in the same place.



The export brace bolts under the shock tower caps, and the stock hardware is good enough for this installation. It also bolts to the firewall in the same 4 spots the old shock tower braces did...with the same hardware. The reinforcing kit is not nesecarily needed. You can add it if you feel like it, but not mandatory.

The MC bar bolts into 3 stock holes the hold the spring cover on to the inside of the wheel wells. 2 additional holes will need to be drilled..sometimes you need to drill 4 because on occasion one of the 2 holes will not line up properly. (actually I think this is now the standard and not the exception). So you will need to locate additional bolts to use....if they have to look like stock bolts you might want to try ordering them at the same time, otherwise anything from the local hardware store will suffice IMO.

One additional suggestion. When you install the export brace, place the jack stands as farback as possible on the front frame rails. This will allow the front clip to drop a bit and make it easier to install.

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What is the point of having a MONTE CARLO BAR???

J-Scratch said:

What is the point of having a MONTE CARLO BAR???

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Additional front end bracing to support the unibody and the engine compartment. It firms up the ride making cornering better by helping to eliminate flex.

dodgestang said:

Additional front end bracing to support the unibody and the engine compartment. It firms up the ride making cornering better by helping to eliminate flex.

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And it adds a nice clean look to the engine bay

65straightsick said:

And it adds a nice clean look to the engine bay

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Clean? Wouldn't it look cleaner without it?

the monte carlo bar is also a great arm or hand support while working on your car

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