by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | El Camino
DIY exhaust projects do not have to be fancy to be fun—or to sound downright nasty in the best way. In this build, a set of cast-off Borla ATAK mufflers, leftover 3-inch Corvette exhaust tubing, and a few marketplace mandrel bends turned into a custom...
by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | Drag Racing, Drag Racing Tips, El Camino
Stop Going Red! Fix Your Car, Not Just Your Reaction Time After weeks of anticipation, I made the trip to the CDR Bracket Finals at MOKAN Dragway—and promptly redlighted myself out of contention. Six red lights in eight passes! At first, I thought I just needed to...
by Eric | Feb 5, 2026 | El Camino, Electrical
Why Clean Up Old Wiring? It isn’t just about appearances. As cars get modified over and over, unused circuits can become hazards, and wiring that was good enough in 2006 might not be safe, functional or easy to troubleshoot today. My setup had fuses (thanks, Dad!) but...
by Eric | Jul 3, 2025 | El Camino
If you’re a classic car enthusiast, you know that heat is the number one killer of automatic transmissions—whether it’s a Turbo 350, Turbo 400, or even a modern 4L60E. Excessive heat can quickly turn your pride and joy’s transmission into a “box of neutrals,” leaving...
by Eric | Jun 30, 2025 | El Camino
The Street Car Mods That Ruin Your Ride: What I Learned the Hard Way If you love classic cars, hot rods, and street machines, you know the thrill of making upgrades for more speed, sound, and performance1. But sometimes, those “performance” mods that look great on...
by Eric | Jun 30, 2025 | El Camino, Electrical
Have you ever watched someone struggle to start a classic car, hearing nothing but the starter groaning and barely turning the engine over? If you’ve ever wondered why this happens, you’re not alone. Let’s break down the real reasons behind those stubborn starts and...
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