I upgraded The rear suspension to UMI 15 years ago, and install coilovers last year. The front suspension a-arms were gusseted 25 years ago, but I am looking at replacing it with QA1 arms and shocks. I am trying not to go overboard. My El Cam is a unicorn. I am the second owner. The options...
After ten years of searching for a Corporate 8.5, giving up and starting a 7.65 upgrade it happened.
I purchase and received all the parts for the upgrade at a cost of $1050. I started searching for a good housing to rebuild. Then I came across the Holy Grail. I just purchased a Grand...
1978-1988 GM G-Body Control Arm Reinforcements/Frame Braces
This and control arm work will stop wheel hop.
1978-1988 GM G-body Front Reinforcement Brace, Bolt-In
1978-1988 GM G-Body Rear Shock Tower Brace, Bolt-In
These will help the frame from twisting.
If you weld there are many options. I...
I just found the Richmond transmission. Super Street 5 speed with OD. PArt number 7020526C. The dimensions are super close to the ST10 and it actually lower than the top of the ST10.
Thanks for the information. It looks like ever 5-speed upgrade costs about $3500 in parts. The real cost is the labor to install. Either professional or driveway installation.
Hi All,
I replaced my Saginaw with an ST10 in the 1990s. It has held up since. The rear ratio on my 1978 SS El Camino is 3.08. I also used a combination of stock Corvette and Hurst parts to make a usable shifter. I had to trim my shifter hump a little. The console still fits.
Fast forward...
My Fan seems to run all the time. I replaced the motor because it was running hot and it helped. But I need to find out way the fan runs even when the switch is in the off position.
P.S. I replaced the relay as well.
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