| Author |
Message |
 Topic: Help to convert to 454 |
conquista90
Replies: 10
Views: 375
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 Forum: Engine
Topics Posted: Fri
Jul 04, 2008 8:29
pm Subject: Help to convert to 454 |
| You'll need a TH-400 and a better rear end. The best of which is a Grand National 8.5". |
| Topic: sexy with a big hemi |
conquista90
Replies: 6
Views: 229
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Forum: General
BS Topics Posted: Tue
Jul 01, 2008 9:20
pm Subject: sexy with a big hemi |
| Pffft. An automatic? I'm guessing it has that same transmission that they put in the Charger that sucks. Hope the manual is better! |
| Topic: Bet my 84 would like this! |
conquista90
Replies: 9
Views: 369
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Forum: Performance
Modifications Posted: Sun
Jun 29, 2008 1:16
pm Subject: Re: Bet my 84 would like this! |
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I'm actually not too impressed. For that price, you could have a very nic ... |
| Topic: Overheating |
conquista90
Replies: 14
Views: 396
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Forum: Engine
Topics Posted: Sat
Jun 28, 2008 10:58
pm Subject: Overheating |
| The 4 row will fit with minor trimming of the core support and replacing the insulators with GM #6264100 as the are metal impregnated and allow the use of the larger header.I'll leave my personal comm ... |
| Topic: Overheating |
conquista90
Replies: 14
Views: 396
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Forum: Engine
Topics Posted: Sat
Jun 28, 2008 10:51
pm Subject: Overheating |
I just re-read your post. Do you have the air deflector under the front of the car still? You said it takes about 20 minutes of driving to get too hot. No one has asked yet so I thought I would.
Ye ... |
| Topic: Overheating |
conquista90
Replies: 14
Views: 396
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Forum: Engine
Topics Posted: Sat
Jun 28, 2008 9:36
pm Subject: Overheating |
Bingo. I found a full aluminum radiator with tranny cooler at a reasonable price. $216.
http://www.radiatorexpress.com/product.asp?part=1981+CHEVROLET+EL+CAMINO++-+4.4+liter+V8+RADIATOR+All+Aluminum+ ... |
| Topic: Pulling a Trailer with an EC |
conquista90
Replies: 17
Views: 713
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Forum: Transmission
& Drive line Posted: Sat
Jun 28, 2008 9:16
pm Subject: Pulling a Trailer with an EC |
| I would be most scared when trying to pull that boat up the ramp. You probably have like a peg leg 2.73 or something like that in the rear. You'd probably just spin out. Just getting the boat out of t ... |
| Topic: brake lights on |
conquista90
Replies: 8
Views: 311
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Forum: Brake
Systems Posted: Sat
Jun 28, 2008 8:56
pm Subject: brake lights on |
| Yeah, fluid was a little low. Filled it up, the light has not gone off. Maybe it'll take a while? I reallllly don't want to bleed my brakes, but this light is kissing me off and I'm working on selling ... |
| Topic: brake lights on |
conquista90
Replies: 8
Views: 311
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Forum: Brake
Systems Posted: Sat
Jun 28, 2008 7:55
pm Subject: brake lights on |
| I have the same problem, though my light just came on for no reason. Or so it seems. The only thing I can think of is that my brake fluid might be low? |
| Topic: Overheating |
conquista90
Replies: 14
Views: 396
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Forum: Engine
Topics Posted: Sat
Jun 28, 2008 4:49
pm Subject: Overheating |
| So, I went to the junkyard today to score some cooling stuff. Turned up with nothing. They had about 10 different Montes, Regals, and El Caminos, but they were either V6, missing the fan shroud, or ha ... |
| Topic: Brake Light |
conquista90
Replies: 1
Views: 130
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Forum: Electrical Systems Posted: Tue
Jun 24, 2008 11:33
pm Subject: Brake Light |
| So the idiot light that says "BRAKE" came on for basically no reason today. I don't know why it would have come on as nothing I've done lately has prompted it to. My ECM is not hooked up, I haven't me ... |
| Topic: Overheating |
conquista90
Replies: 14
Views: 396
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Forum: Engine
Topics Posted: Mon
Jun 23, 2008 5:06
pm Subject: Overheating |
| So I have an '81 El Camino. 350/TH350. I got my engine swapped in last year and of course, did not change my radiator. The car used to have a 267 in it, which I'm sure did not require a huge, efficien ... |
| Topic: 59 4 Door to look like Camino (HALL OF SHAME ?) |
conquista90
Replies: 3
Views: 191
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Forum: General
BS Topics Posted: Sun
Jun 08, 2008 12:32
am Subject: 59 4 Door to look like Camino (HALL OF SHAME ?) |
| Eh, not really feeling it. |
| Topic: Appraise my '81 |
conquista90
Replies: 7
Views: 316
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Forum: General
BS Topics Posted: Fri
Jun 06, 2008 7:38
pm Subject: Appraise my '81 |
| Damn, that is depressing. Oh well, I guess I'll just have to cut my losses. I spent $1500 on getting my 350 put in... |
| Topic: Appraise my '81 |
conquista90
Replies: 7
Views: 316
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Forum: General
BS Topics Posted: Tue
Jun 03, 2008 2:19
pm Subject: Appraise my '81 |
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