General Information
Year
1966
Make
Chevrolet
Model
El Camino
Color
Red
Packages
Custom
1966 Chevrolet El Camino (Red)
Modifications
Drivetrain
Big changes here - with the help of my Friend Jeff Smith we installed a modified LS5 big block making 527 hp @ 5800 rpm / 581 ft lb @ 3900rpm we did a roller cam swap which turned into a series of articles written for Power and Performance news.
http://www.powerperformancenews.com/tech-articles/installs-and-builds/how-to-retrofit-a-hydraulic-roller-cam-in-a-big-block-chevy/
In the end the final choice wasn't the cam that arrived in the first article, the final cam achieved 527 hp and 581 ft'lbs.
We've since added a Holley sniper Fuel injection system to it.
http://www.powerperformancenews.com/tech-articles/installs-and-builds/how-to-retrofit-a-hydraulic-roller-cam-in-a-big-block-chevy/
In the end the final choice wasn't the cam that arrived in the first article, the final cam achieved 527 hp and 581 ft'lbs.
We've since added a Holley sniper Fuel injection system to it.
Interior
Cleaned up the interior, added gauges, a radio delete plate purchased from a member
Exterior
No real changes here, a craftec tonneau cover and tires and wheels - a steel front spoiler
Suspension
Global west negative roll up front with global west control arms in rear. A caprice spindle swap allows use of 1LE Camaro discs up front
Wheel and Tire
17x8 SLP hyperblacks sporting Kuhmo Ecsta SPT's 245/45/17 front and 255/50-17 rear