Aerodynamic mods on the "Tank"

[Nigel]

The 253

The 3.8's are not bad, on a country run I got 9 liters/ 100 Klms out of an Automatic VT Commodore -without trying.

[QuickLTD]

I know it is probably cost prohibitive but you could change your nose from this:


To the nose they used for NASCAR aero:

[mcrews]

nice find on the pics QUICKLTD! I immediately thought of the 69 nascar roadrunner

http://bringatrailer.com/wp-content/...uth_Roadrunner

[QuickLTD]

GM was great for throwing new noses on cars when they were losing in Nascar. I had a 1975 Grand Am which was Pontiacs "aero" version of its LeMans coupe and the same basic chassis as the El Camino. I would think all he needs is a hood a nose and the header panel.. As well as 5000 misc "little" parts and screws. lol

[DonR]

It looks like a nose from a '70 Camaro.

[Domman56]

i would if i was crazy about modding this car out JUST for aerodynamics but i love the 4 headlight look because it only was availible in 76 and 77 on the camino so it's a representative of the year I will get a fiberglass reverse cowl hood though thatll save about 80 pounds and be a little more aerodynamic.

Also if i can find them Fiberglass doors

[QuickLTD]

Oh yeah of course. Totally understand your point. I don't think I would do it either. Besides, the el Camino purists would stone you. LOL.

[Christ]

Originally Posted by Domman56

i would if i was crazy about modding this car out JUST for aerodynamics but i love the 4 headlight look because it only was availible in 76 and 77 on the camino so it's a representative of the year I will get a fiberglass reverse cowl hood though thatll save about 80 pounds and be a little more aerodynamic.

Also if i can find them Fiberglass doors

You could save yourself alot of money and weight if you learned to lay glass yourself.

Often, the fiberglass parts aren't really concerned with part integrity and weight, people just think it's cool to have fiberglass parts, and marketing makes sure they're "cool" parts.*

*Cool is an opinion, not a fact. What they produce is what they feel is "cool", then through clever marketing, they make consumers think it's what every other consumer is going to buy as well. It's a genius strategy, just look at auto manufacturers.*

[Domman56]

Originally Posted by Christ

You could save yourself alot of money and weight if you learned to lay glass yourself.

Often, the fiberglass parts aren't really concerned with part integrity and weight, people just think it's cool to have fiberglass parts, and marketing makes sure they're "cool" parts.*

*Cool is an opinion, not a fact. What they produce is what they feel is "cool", then through clever marketing, they make consumers think it's what every other consumer is going to buy as well. It's a genius strategy, just look at auto manufacturers.*

I'd actually prefer carbon fiber because i love the look of it but i don't know how the heck i would find those parts for THIS car

[Christ]

Aftermarket CF parts are usually not actually made from CF. They're heavy ass fiberglass parts with a layer of CF over them, making them "ricer pimp" I think the term is...

IF you want real CF, again, you're either going to pay out the ass for it, or you're going to learn to lay it down.