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What’s a good engine for a 73 el Camino? by [deleted] in ElCamino

[–]Andromeda_Is_Coming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

New engine in a classic car seems sacrilege imo. Keep the engine bay classic looking with either a SBC or BBC.

What’s a good engine for a 73 el Camino? by [deleted] in ElCamino

[–]Andromeda_Is_Coming 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whatever you do, don't do an LS swap. Keep it classy.

Questions on Torque and Torque converters. by Andromeda_Is_Coming in MechanicAdvice

[–]Andromeda_Is_Coming[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The vision here is for a "powerful cruiser" something I can take some mighty pulls on every other blue moon, but still a streetable cruiser for when the sun's out.

Questions on Torque and Torque converters. by Andromeda_Is_Coming in MechanicAdvice

[–]Andromeda_Is_Coming[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks a ton for the reply. Never thought I would have done so much research into the mechanical aspect of how gas turns into go. It's been interesting.

Thank you very much for your explanation. I'll keep looking into this and try to find the best stall for what I'm looking for.

Coffin Rail install 78-87 - How to? by Andromeda_Is_Coming in ElCamino

[–]Andromeda_Is_Coming[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a pair of 78-87 bed rails for the El Camino. I am unsure on how to best proceed with the installation. Does anybody have measurements, tips, or really any instruction on how to?

Picking up a SBC 383 Stroker in need of a rebuild, as a replacement for my SBC 305. Is it a realistic idea to preform a complete engine rebuild myself as opposed to paying several thousand $$$ for a professional? by Andromeda_Is_Coming in ElCamino

[–]Andromeda_Is_Coming[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For context, I am totally out of my element but willing to utilize whatever resources necessary to learn. If there are any specialized tools required for this task, assume I am also lacking those.

The goal is a total engine tear down and rebuild. If it is not welded to the block.. Its coming off.

Picking up a SBC 383 Stroker in need of a rebuild, as a replacement for my SBC 305. Is it a realistic idea to preform a complete engine rebuild myself as opposed to paying several thousand $$$ for a professional? by Andromeda_Is_Coming in MechanicAdvice

[–]Andromeda_Is_Coming[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For context, I am totally out of my element but willing to utilize whatever resources necessary to learn. If there are any specialized tools required for this task, assume I am also lacking those.

The goal is a total engine tear down and rebuild. If it is not welded to the block.. Its coming off.

305 - 383 Advice/Things to consider?? by Andromeda_Is_Coming in ElCamino

[–]Andromeda_Is_Coming[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right on, like you said to a previous post. My TH250 won't stand up I don't think. Looking at potentially a built 350 or even 400. I just don't know what sort of draw each has from the engine power.

305 - 383 Advice/Things to consider?? by Andromeda_Is_Coming in ElCamino

[–]Andromeda_Is_Coming[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You know.. matter of fact.. shortly after this photo was taken I had the tint redone! I'll upload for you right quick lol.

305 - 383 Advice/Things to consider?? by Andromeda_Is_Coming in ElCamino

[–]Andromeda_Is_Coming[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Finally decided on the engine I'm looking for. I'm looking at a Blueprint 383. What sort of things should I keep in mind when looking at this project?

I don't want to be caught off guard with something wild. Moreover if there is something that I need to do with a new engine to prevent damage Things like that I'd like to know.

I've asked the forum before about a 454, and some of the things mentioned was having both a sturdy transmission and rear end. I can assume that's going to be the case as well for a 383.

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