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Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 12:04 am Post subject: 'cold air' intake?
Is anyone running any kind of a better breathing cold air intake on the 78-88 Elky? Is there one? I'm interested in anything not too overly expensive that I think my 84 stock 305 ci potentially breathe better,so then it might run better & get the best gas mileage possible that I can eak out of it.-Any other suggestions as well,too.... I know about the usual, ...ie...keep it tuned,check the tire pressure,etc. I even put nitrogen in the tires. _________________ '79 Chevy Corvette,350 sbc- '78 Olds Cutlass Supreme,350 sbo'- 99 Mitsubishi Galant,3.0 V6- '84 Chevy El Camino Conquista,305 sbc
about the only "cold air intake" I know of is a cowl inducion hood using the filter housing for a 3rd gen.
Yeah,I will eventually doing that.I like the cowlk hood look,too.Just cant afford that right now,though.Should I go with steel or 'glass'? Thanks _________________ '79 Chevy Corvette,350 sbc- '78 Olds Cutlass Supreme,350 sbo'- 99 Mitsubishi Galant,3.0 V6- '84 Chevy El Camino Conquista,305 sbc
buy a car with a 4 cyl and then save your money to make the el camino a speed machine
Sure! Just need more money! I've already got the "machine".If you read my sig,you know I have a vette,too. Check out the slideshow-> _I have done some mods to the Elky...Belltech drop spindles,& nitro-drop shocks,& a VERY large front sway bar. _________________ '79 Chevy Corvette,350 sbc- '78 Olds Cutlass Supreme,350 sbo'- 99 Mitsubishi Galant,3.0 V6- '84 Chevy El Camino Conquista,305 sbc
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Year: 1986
Model: El Camino
Posted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 5:41 pm Post subject:
beauburnett wrote:
buy a car with a 4 cyl and then save your money to make the el camino a speed machine
Steel is better IMO. you'll spend more to buy the fiberglass and then do all the prepwork, and paint it. It weighs less, but most do not fit right, and I've heard they shake going down the road. you also have to get specialty springs as the stock ones are too strong and will stress the glass, and eventually break it. I've seen that myself.
a few extra pounds is a small price to pay for the many benefits of steel. I got mine from Goodmark for $250 because it has a very tinjy nick on the underside from a grinder during part of their manufacturing or transport.
you could call and ask if they have any flawed hoods if that doesn't bother you, and it's a DD as mine will be. _________________
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buy a car with a 4 cyl and then save your money to make the el camino a speed machine
Steel is better IMO. you'll spend more to buy the fiberglass and then do all the prepwork, and paint it. It weighs less, but most do not fit right, and I've heard they shake going down the road. you also have to get specialty springs as the stock ones are too strong and will stress the glass, and eventually break it. I've seen that myself.
a few extra pounds is a small price to pay for the many benefits of steel. I got mine from Goodmark for $250 because it has a very tinjy nick on the underside from a grinder during part of their manufacturing or transport.
you could call and ask if they have any flawed hoods if that doesn't bother you, and it's a DD as mine will be.
Yeah,a few minor imperfections wouldnt biother me any. Thanks 4 the tip.... _________________ '79 Chevy Corvette,350 sbc- '78 Olds Cutlass Supreme,350 sbo'- 99 Mitsubishi Galant,3.0 V6- '84 Chevy El Camino Conquista,305 sbc
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Location: 9(IN,KY,MI)
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Posts: 117
Year: 1983
Model: El Camino
Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 9:18 am Post subject:
My glass hood fits like crap.
Passenger side, front tip of hood extends up a good half inch.
Have been trying to get it to fit proper for months.
Pretty much have given up on it, as it is more a pain now then something that needs to be fixed.
Any ideas on fitment?
Have about worn the hold down bolts out adjusting the damn thing.
I know it isnt a fix,but how about installing some of thos hold-down pins that stick thru the hood? _________________ '79 Chevy Corvette,350 sbc- '78 Olds Cutlass Supreme,350 sbo'- 99 Mitsubishi Galant,3.0 V6- '84 Chevy El Camino Conquista,305 sbc
They have the air cleaner kits with dual snorkels that you can run down to the front bumper like the old Oldsmobile 442's and Hurst Olds had back in the 60's.
I've thought about it myself but didn't have the nerve to cut up things to make it work for my ride.
_________________ 74 El Camino Classic - project car #1
96 Camaro - RIP, Traded 10-16-2007
2008 Mustang GT, It ain't a Chevy but at least it's American!
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Location: 9(IN,KY,MI)
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Posts: 117
Year: 1983
Model: El Camino
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:21 am Post subject:
Yes, Hold Down-Hood Pins are being looked at.
Just do not want to clutter the lines of the truck, by adding them, as it would not be stock looking and stick out like a sore thumb.
But, is looking to be my only oprion.
Yes, Hold Down-Hood Pins are being looked at.
Just do not want to clutter the lines of the truck, by adding them, as it would not be stock looking and stick out like a sore thumb.
But, is looking to be my only oprion.
I see your point.Cant think of anything else,besides spending money at a body shop. _________________ '79 Chevy Corvette,350 sbc- '78 Olds Cutlass Supreme,350 sbo'- 99 Mitsubishi Galant,3.0 V6- '84 Chevy El Camino Conquista,305 sbc
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