by Eric | Jul 14, 2026 | Drag Racing, El Camino
Double adjustable shocks can be a serious advantage on the drag strip, but they are not the first upgrade most racers should chase. The real question is when they actually help—and when they just add expensive knobs to a car that needs better basics first. What Double...
by Eric | Jul 14, 2026 | El Camino, G Body
G-body cars are awesome platforms—but from the factory, their frames are about as stiff as a pool noodle. GM built them with open C-channel rails that flex, twist, and complain the moment you start adding real power, sticky tires, or serious suspension. If you want...
by Eric | Jul 3, 2026 | El Camino
If your car leaves the line twisted up with one front tire in the clouds, it might look cool in photos—but it’s costing you consistency and ET. That classic “Shamu waving to the crowd” launch usually means the chassis is unloading one rear tire, steering the car, and...
by Eric | Jul 3, 2026 | El Camino
Swapping an A-body 12-bolt into a G-body sounds simple on paper—until you’re under the car wondering why the suspension binds, the pinion angle is weird, and the car feels “almost” right but never truly happy. That’s exactly where my El Camino started: it worked, but...
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...
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