Wanting to know more about the Mast Motorsports LSX 440 that is going into Project: LSX El Camino? Well, adjust your eyeballs and hold on to your processor, because the images and videos you are about to see are behind the scenes, TOP SECRET, certified cool stuff! The one thing I don’t want to do […]
Mast Motorsports engine build epic part1
Mast Motorsports is doing it right! Horace Mast and his employees (that are more like of a band of brothers than co-workers) engineer and produce some of the highest quality, highest horsepower, and most desired LS engines in the market today. Follow along with my hotrodder bucket list, exclusive experience as I document a tour […]
LS engine wire harness clean-up
An LS engine wire harness clean-up is something that should be considered if you plan to swap one of these engines into your older car. The appearance of the coil brackets, fuel injectors, and the associated LS engine wire harness is a very common complaint that many people have about the LS engine. Some have chosen […]
Gateway Powder Coating – LS engine coil brackets
I really enjoyed working with Nate and the guys at Gateway Powder Coating on my latest project. The latest idea was something I came to after staring at the engine for a while. I noticed how ugly the stock coil brackets look and got the idea to modify them. I thought, “Hey, if I screw […]
Billet Specialties radiator overflow tank – Overflow lines can Be Cool too!
The Billet Specialties radiator overflow tank (part # 77109) is a very cool product. Visually, the Billet Specialties radiator overflow tank matches the Billet Specialties power steering reservoir (part # 77910). Check out this custom installation of the Billet Specialties radiator overflow tank and the radiator overflow line connected to the Be Cool radiator. The items […]
67 Camaro radiator isolator mounts can Be COOL
Recently, I got together with my friends Dan Chaplin and Greg Cragg to install some 67 Camaro radiator isolator mounts. Dan owns a beautifully, restored 67 Camaro that over the years has received many upgrades. It has been in several publications (including Muscle Car Power, Surf City, and GM Performance Parts Catalog), been used as […]
Flaming River EZ fit steering shaft fits
Purchasing aftermarket parts can be tricky when mixing and matching manufacturers. I like “Bolt on and go” parts when the bolt on part works with everything else I have. The Flaming River EZ fit steering shaft (part # FR1857-20S) is a part that is a “bolt on” item that works. The EZ fit steering shaft fits the G-body like a […]
Mast Motorsports oil pan – LSX El Camino motor mount & oil pan (part 2)
The Mast Motorsports oil pan (part # 401-111) is a relatively new product that many G-body folks have yet to try. This is one “Trick” oil pan everybody – it’s got it all! It is a cast oil pan with a thick pan rail, which adds to rigidity when using an aluminum engine block. You use […]
BRP Hot Rods – LSX El Camino engine mount & oil pan (part 1)
Many of the G-body folks are familiar with the BRP Hot Rods motor mount kit. I have personally used them on the “Hot Rod Regal” and appreciate the quality of the product. My friend Greg decided to use them on his LSX El Camino build as well. Greg has taken a few different steps than […]
LS Steam Vent – C&R Racing steam vent kit
LS Steam vent issues are becoming easier to navigate around with aftermarket kits. C&R Racing has created a LS engine steam vent kit (part # 78-10000) that can be assembled in several different configurations. When plumbing a LS steam vent line, something one may not consider is what obstacles will be in the way of […]