1978 Chevrolet El Camino Overview

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I Just Love The Looks It Gets While Driving by Dan

— It rocks and will blow the doors off yours any day!!!! Yes I have had many engines in it but the 383 stroker that Danny and I built is a beast. Gas mpg is around 12 but who cares. The best time I have... Read More

1978 Chevy El Camino by Robbie

— Awesome Car! I love it, have always wanted an El Camino, and finally saved up for one! Pure American Muscle! Has a 350 with an auto transmission on the floor with bucket seats. Unreal take off power. ... Read More

Awesome by Brody

— Really quick off the line, expecially in the lower gears, has gotten some body work done and a wee bit of frame repair has also had to be done. Needs some work both inside and out. Terrible gas mileea... Read More

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tex007 asked a 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Base Maintenance & Repair question 7 months ago

1978 El Camino Fuel Tank Capacity

I have the fuel tank on the bench and is level with sending unit removed. I filled it up with 18 gal of water. The water level appears to be close to level with the bottom of the filler neck inside ...

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Chastity asked a 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Maintenance & Repair question about a year ago

I Can't Move My Car

I was driving my car and it was fine then I stopped at the red light, & when the light turned green I put my foot on the gas and it move forward i put my foot on the gas again to give it more spee...

26 views with 1 answer (last answer about a year ago)

Roise asked a 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Car Customization question 5 years ago

1978 El Camino 350 Engine

Does any one have instructions to install a 350 engine and tranmision in a 1978 El Camino truck?

508 views with 1 answer (last answer 5 years ago)

ROSAVELT asked a 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Shopping & Pricing question 3 years ago

Does Anyone Know Where I Can Get A Cheap 350 Engine For A 1978 Chevy El Cam...

I NEED A COMPLETE ENGINE WHERE I CAN JUST DROP IN AND RIDE,BUT DOES NOT COST A LOT.

101 views with 1 answer (last answer 3 years ago)

ROSAVELT asked a 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Maintenance & Repair question 3 years ago

Does Anyone Know How To Install A Distributor After Being Taken Out?

I REPLACED A COIL PICK-UP ON MY CHEVY 1978 350, AND NOW I CANNOT GET THE ROTOR INLINE WITH THE NUMER 1 WIRE.CAN ANYONE HELP ME?PLEASE!

126 views with 1 answer (last answer 3 years ago)

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