While there are no dues or fees for membership at El Camino
Central, we do rely upon member contributions to keep the site and server running smoothly. As membership grows, so does
site usage. Recently we have seen a huge jump in server load and bandwidth. As a result, at times we notice extremely
slow page loading. Many of you may have also noticed the new member rankings used to recognize supporting members.
Become a supporting member today and get your own cool rank!
Every little bit helps.
Show your support by making a
donation here:
Supporters
page
Necoa #: 5673
Location: 2(CT,MA,ME,NH,RI,VT)
Joined: Jun 26, 2005
Posts: 851
Year: 1970
Model: El Camino
Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 6:15 pm Post subject:
Nice!!!
I've had traction problems too and and am considering something similar for my 70.
Mill is a 454/TH700 with 3.55 posi, and did have 14" dia BFG T/A radials (235-60's I think). Might have well been on roller skates.
A few months ago I upgraded to M/T E/T Street radials (275-50-15's) in the rear on 10" wide rims. Traction went way up but could still be better.
$60 was reasonable enough for that kind of improved bite. How difficult was the install? The pic makes it look easy enough.
Auto trans or manual? What kind of engine do you have and how's the torque on the bottom end? (what I'm getting at is are you sure the improved bite didn't cause the engine to now drop below it's low end torque limit?).
Thanks. _________________ 70 Elky (Non-SS) 454CID, TH700-R4
69 Chev C-10 Pickup (recently Upgraded to 454) w/TH400
29 Model A (Recently Sold).
Do you have adjustable upper control arms so you can correct the pinion angle? Appears with these brackets you would have dropped the front of the pinion more than just a few degrees.
There very easy to install, no loss of torque if anything I gain torque.
Engine Block : 4 Bolt 880 ZZ 4 Rollor 350 30 over = 355
460 hp and 450 lbs/ft of torque
Pistons: TRW Forged 11:1
PM connecting rods
Crank: TRW Forged
Edelbrock Aluminum Performer RPM Heads
Edelbrock Performer RPM Manifold
Edelbrock Performer RPM Hydraulic RollorCam 238 548
Crane Aluminum Roller Rockers 1.5
Trans: 700R4 With A 373 gear and A B&M Shift Kit, Art Carr 3000 stall
Header: Dynomax with Flomasters
MSD: Ignition 6 AL Box.
Carb: Holley 750.
I do have adjustable uppers, but was told thay well work without,
thay where made to work with stock lower control arms.
LINK
Heres my baby link below
84 Camino _________________ http://elcaminocentral.com/gallery-album_album107.html
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Forum FAQ
Calendar
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Staff Site
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
