by Eric | Aug 18, 2026 | Classics, Drag Racing, El Camino, G Body
A Blown Head Gasket Is Not the Root Cause A blown head gasket can look like the whole problem, especially when you find milky oil, low coolant, and an engine that suddenly will not stay cool. But replacing the gasket without identifying why it failed can set you up to...
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...
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