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I have a 1981 El Camino SS with s 290 HP 350 crate engine /Turbo 350 trans .It had some of the same issues ,We found out that the power seat wiring wasnt grounding ..So we jus disconnected those since I`m the only who drives it . So I would start tracing wires. It usually something stupid. Good...

Just make your own.

You could only run 5lbs of boost safely the way things are now. The compression is too high for one ,And the rear end needs to upgraded to an 8.5 rear end .because the 7.5 will break. I have a 1979 Z-28 with a supercharged 377 cubic inch small block chevy .That is built from the ground up for...

My 1981 El Camino SS was almost stolen twice .And because of that I had to replace the damaged steering column . Until I installed a "club" steering wheel lock.And ever since then they have left it alone.

I use a Moroso 74299 starter heatshield for a Tilton style starter .On both my 1979 Z-28 with a supercharged small Chevy .And my 1981 El Camino SS with a 290 HP 350 crate engine(My daily driver() .For years with no issues .I also use heat resistant hose for my wiring and battery cables

So .I have a similar system in my 1981 El Camino SS with a 290 HP 350.And I passed the emissions test the last time the state ran one .So its up to the individual if they want to .Since they arent running them anymore.

I would use a 2 1/4 true dual exhaust with a "x" pipe and or cross over pipe .With a decent set of mufflers . High flow cats are an option depending on the state,

Some of your local auto body supply stores have them.

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With a 305 I would run a 2 1/4 true dual exhaust with dual mufflers .And dual High Flow catalytic depending on the state emissions law.

The return line is a low pressure line ,You can always make one yourself .using AN and or brass fittings

I use a Hotchkis set up on my 1981 El Camino I use an 1 1/4 front bar and 7/8 rear.Along with their trailing arms. I have a set od Rancho spring to go with it .It may differ from car to car ,Depending on the set up.And what you are going to do with the car.

Did you rebuild the steering column ?

Maybe check the wrecking yards to see the variety of mounting stock mounting systems out there if you want to go that way.Then there are the aftermarket ones such as March as well.

There are the Chrome Chevelle "Bowtie mirrors off the earlier cars either the square and or round designs.You can check such as the Year one Chevelle parts catalogs for ideas

What do you want to do .There are long haul jobs .In state and local And a variety of trucks to drive as well .From 53 footers to box trucks .I hear there is a shortage of drivers out there .So they should pay pretty well .As long as you can deal with the traffic.

Check the local community colleges and trade schools .It can take from two to 3 months to get your license .I drove truck in the Marine Corps .So alot was familiar to me. And the military is another way to get experience. Just remember some people have a knack for it and some dont .I was driving...

With the improving weather and with more people getting vaccines .You will see even more cars come out.

Go to an auto parts store and get the sections of exhaust pipe that you can install yourself. Is a solutions

I have true dual exhaust on my 1981 El Camino SS with 290 HP 350 .Shorty headers Flowmaster mufflers with 2 1/4 pipe. with a notched cross member. .To do that I treated it like a 1975 and older muscle car.