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 | 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 | Sep 24, 2024 | Drag Racing, G Body
When GM built the G-body cars, they weren’t designed with drag racers or performance enthusiasts in mind. For average use, the 7.5-inch 10 Bolt rear differential serves its purpose. However, when you start adding power, that’s when these differentials...
by Eric | Sep 17, 2024 | G Body, Project Cars
DIY Door Replacement: Breathing New Life into a 1985 Buick Regal Hanging doors on a car isn’t everyone’s favorite automotive task, especially when dealing with the hefty G-body doors of a classic Buick. My 1985 Buick Regal was in desperate need of a door...
by Eric | Mar 14, 2024 | G Body
I’m Upgrading the 1981 Monte Carlo’s ignition with the MSD 83647! I’ll walk you through how to replace the original HEI ignition module in a GM HEI distributor. Some of the benefits of the MSD ignition module include improved performance and reliability. This is...
by Eric | Mar 14, 2024 | G Body
The GM HEI Ignition has been in use since 1974 and it’s simple to use design make it easy to put into just about anything. These distributors are fairly simple with one a few parts that can cause a problem. This 1981 Chevrolet Monte Carlo has a Crank, No Start...
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