Recent content by Meano

The rear was my only concern, because it is close to the frame rail now with 205/55. But I figured i'd gain some spacing using the "FRONT" wheel out back. I also have air shocks which I could use to lift the rear for more clearance. I'm looking at 225/55/16 for the front, and 255/50/16 in the...

I have an 87 El Camino and I plan on getting a new set of tires this weekend. My rear passenger blew out, so I got to miss work and now I have an excuse to get some thing a little fatter. Right now I have 205/55/16 all around, the rear wheels are the actual "REAR" marked Iroc wheels which have...

Upon closer inspection I found out it was not connected to the radiator.. :doh: Thanks for response!

I am looking to start cleaning up my engine bay after I drop in the new radiator with slim fans and want to start by taking out the clunky non-functional smog pump, I feel as if I have the just of this one, as I only need to unbolt it all and use plugs for the holes in the exhaust manifold. Now...

Thanks for the help. I plan on going ahead with this and i'll post pics when everything gets here and in!

I have an 87 El Camino, 4.3 V6 53k miles. It has been running a little hot and also puttering. Lately I have noticed coolant leaking from the thermostat housing so I plan on replacing the housing, thermostat, radiator and fan in one swoop. I'm extremely interested in the Gbodyparts Aluminum...

Right now I have a 262 4.3/700R4 with 50k original miles and have finally gotten to the point where i'm able to put more time and money into my truck. Ive always loved the Syclone/Typhoon turbo 4.3s and I'm torn 50/50 between building my current 4.3 with the intent of turbocharging or saving my...

I have an 87 El Camino with the 262 4.3/700R4 that I bought almost 2 years ago with 36k miles on it and have daily driven it since. Just rolled over 50k miles and finally got the promotion I have been waiting for so I can give this beauty the attention she needs. Right now I'm dealing with a...

Heres my g-body. 1987, 4.3L Auto. Planning on an LSx and 4 speed for the future.

Alright cool, time to do some craigslist searching! Hate to ask another question that I feel is dumb but on CL I came across an a-body rear sway bar for $20, I've been looking to get one and for $20 you can't beat it. So the million dollar question is, will it fit my El Camino? EDIT: An the...

:doh: Jackass of the week award.. thanks for the help. What are some interchangeable rear ends I could look in to? Preferably with disc brakes.

Was excited about a guy at work telling me he had an 82 Camaro rear end with 4:11 gears and disc brakes until I did my research and found out you can't bolt it into an El Camino. After some craigslist searching I found a 2004 Impala being parted out and for some reason I feel like I remember...

Drained, cleaned, and filled my rear differential!

Got no brake cleaner, would wd-40 work or would it leave behind some residue?

Got the cover off and diff drained, I see there are little pieces of the gasket in the diff and on the gears. Is it safe to spray this out with water or how should I go about cleaning it?