{"id":127740,"date":"2025-02-13T14:57:05","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T20:57:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=127740"},"modified":"2025-02-13T14:57:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T20:57:05","slug":"v8-speed-restos-1976-el-camino","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=127740","title":{"rendered":"V8 Speed &#038; Resto&#8217;s 1976 El Camino"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127747\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-127747\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"127747\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127747\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-01.jpg?fit=2400%2C1800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2400,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"V8 Speed &amp;#038; Resto 1976 El Camino with a 383 ci V8 01\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1976 El Camino built by V8 Speed &amp;#038; Resto&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-01.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-01-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"1976 El Camino built by V8 Speed &amp; Resto\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-127747\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-01.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-01.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-01.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-01.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-01.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-01.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/v8speedshop.com\/\">V8 Speed &#038; Resto<\/a> found this 1976 Chevrolet El Camino in good condition in Arizona. The coupe utility vehicle arrived with a low-compression 305 ci small-block V8 backed by a Turbo 350 three-speed automatic transmission and 10-bolt rear end. V8 Speed &#038; Resto&#8217;s task was to rebuild the car with more power and better handling.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127759\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-127759\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"127759\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127759\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-13.jpg?fit=1600%2C1067&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1600,1067\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"V8 Speed &amp;#038; Resto 1976 El Camino with a 383 ci V8 13\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1976 El Camino arriving at V8 Speed &amp;#038; Resto&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-13.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-13.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"1976 El Camino arriving at V8 Speed &amp; Resto\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-127759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-13.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-13.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-13.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-13.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-13.jpg?resize=930%2C620&amp;ssl=1 930w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-13.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127760\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-127760\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"127760\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127760\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-14.jpg?fit=1600%2C1067&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1600,1067\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"V8 Speed &amp;#038; Resto 1976 El Camino with a 383 ci V8 14\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1976 El Camino arriving at V8 Speed &amp;#038; Resto&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-14.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-14.jpg?resize=600%2C400&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"1976 El Camino arriving at V8 Speed &amp; Resto\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-127760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-14.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-14.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-14.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-14.jpg?resize=1536%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-14.jpg?resize=930%2C620&amp;ssl=1 930w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-14.jpg?w=1600&amp;ssl=1 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/QHQJTnl_he0?si=stR3Xe2meYt-9loM\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In the engine bay they swapped the tired 305 ci V8 for a 383 ci small-block V8 capable of 430 hp (316 kW). The new V8 features aluminum heads, roller camshaft, Hooker exhaust manifolds, and Holley Terminator X ECU. Behind that they installed a 4L80E four-speed automatic transmission. V8 Speed &#038; Resto rebuilt the rear end with an Eaton Truetrac limited-slip differential and 3.73 ratio. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127749\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-127749\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"127749\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127749\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-03.jpg?fit=2400%2C1800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2400,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"V8 Speed &amp;#038; Resto 1976 El Camino with a 383 ci V8 03\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1976 El Camino with a 383 ci V8&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-03.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-03-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"1976 El Camino with a 383 ci V8\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-127749\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-03.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-03.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-03.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-03.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-03.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-03.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127750\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-127750\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"127750\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127750\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-04.jpg?fit=2400%2C1800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2400,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"V8 Speed &amp;#038; Resto 1976 El Camino with a 383 ci V8 04\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;383 ci V8 in a 1976 El Camino engine bay&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-04.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-04-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"383 ci V8 in a 1976 El Camino engine bay\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-127750\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-04.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-04.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-04.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-04.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-04.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-04.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127752\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-127752\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"127752\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127752\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-06.jpg?fit=2400%2C1800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2400,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"V8 Speed &amp;#038; Resto 1976 El Camino with a 383 ci V8 06\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;383 ci V8 in a 1976 El Camino engine bay&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-06.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-06-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"383 ci V8 in a 1976 El Camino engine bay\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-127752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-06.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-06.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-06.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-06.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-06.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-06.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127753\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-127753\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"127753\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127753\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-07.jpg?fit=2400%2C1800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2400,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"V8 Speed &amp;#038; Resto 1976 El Camino with a 383 ci V8 07\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;4L80 four-speed automatic transmission &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-07.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-07-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"4L80 four-speed automatic transmission \" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-127753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-07.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-07.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-07.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-07.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-07.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-07.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>V8 Speed &#038; Restro paired the upgraded powertrain with an updated suspension. In front they installed a QA1 Level 2 suspension kit. This included tubular upper and lower control arms, upgraded sway bar, adjustable coilovers, and Borgeson steering box with a 12.7:1 ratio. The rear suspension received QA1 adjustable arms and coilovers. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127758\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-127758\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"127758\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127758\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-12.jpg?fit=2400%2C1800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2400,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"V8 Speed &amp;#038; Resto 1976 El Camino with a 383 ci V8 12\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;QA1 tubular control arms on a 1976 El Camino&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-12.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-12-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"QA1 tubular control arms on a 1976 El Camino\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-127758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-12.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-12.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-12.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-12.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-12.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-12.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127757\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-127757\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"127757\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127757\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-11.jpg?fit=2400%2C1800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2400,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"V8 Speed &amp;#038; Resto 1976 El Camino with a 383 ci V8 11\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;QA1 tubular control arms on a 1976 El Camino&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-11.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-11-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"QA1 tubular control arms on a 1976 El Camino\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-127757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-11.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-11.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-11.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-11.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-11.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-11.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127756\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-127756\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"127756\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127756\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-10.jpg?fit=2400%2C1800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2400,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"V8 Speed &amp;#038; Resto 1976 El Camino with a 383 ci V8 10\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Borgeson steering box on a 1976 El Camino&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-10.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-10-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Borgeson steering box on a 1976 El Camino\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-127756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-10.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-10.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-10.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-10.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-10.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-10.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>A set of Wilwood disc brakes replaced the factory units. In front are six-piston calipers with drilled\/slotted rotors. The rear have four-piston calipers with drilled\/slotted rotors. Covering those are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visionwheel.com\/wheel\/4714\/55-rally-aluminum\/\">Vision 55 Rally 18-inch wheels<\/a> with Continental tires. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127755\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-127755\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"127755\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127755\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-09.jpg?fit=2400%2C1800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2400,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"V8 Speed &amp;#038; Resto 1976 El Camino with a 383 ci V8 09\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Wilwood six-piston caliper and slotted\/drilled rotor&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-09.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-09-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Wilwood six-piston caliper and slotted\/drilled rotor\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-127755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-09.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-09.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-09.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-09.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-09.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-09.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127748\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-127748\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"127748\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127748\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-02.jpg?fit=2400%2C1800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2400,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"V8 Speed &amp;#038; Resto 1976 El Camino with a 383 ci V8 02\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;1976 El Camino built by V8 Speed &amp;#038; Resto&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-02.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-02-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"1976 El Camino built by V8 Speed &amp; Resto\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-127748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-02.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-02.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-02.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-02.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-02.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-02.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>On the inside V8 Speed &#038; Restro removed the front bench seat for a set of swivel bucket seats. They also installed Dakota Digital gauges, new carpet, and new seat belts. View more photos of the project in the <a href=\"https:\/\/v8speedshop.com\/1976-chevrolet-elcamino-upgrades-at-the-v8-speed-and-resto-shop\/\">build album<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127762\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-127762\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"127762\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127762\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-16.jpg?fit=2400%2C1800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2400,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"V8 Speed &amp;#038; Resto 1976 El Camino with a 383 ci V8 16\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;new interior and swivel seats in a 1976 El Camino &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-16.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-16-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"new interior and swivel seats in a 1976 El Camino \" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-127762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-16.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-16.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-16.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-16.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-16.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-16.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127761\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-127761\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"127761\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127761\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-15.jpg?fit=2400%2C1800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2400,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"V8 Speed &amp;#038; Resto 1976 El Camino with a 383 ci V8 15\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;new interior and swivel seats in a 1976 El Camino &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-15.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-15-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"new interior and swivel seats in a 1976 El Camino \" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-127761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-15.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-15.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-15.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-15.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-15.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-15.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127754\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-127754\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"127754\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?attachment_id=127754\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-08.jpg?fit=2400%2C1800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2400,1800\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"V8 Speed &amp;#038; Resto 1976 El Camino with a 383 ci V8 08\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;new interior and swivel seats in a 1976 El Camino &lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-08.jpg?fit=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-08-600x450.jpg?resize=600%2C450&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"new interior and swivel seats in a 1976 El Camino \" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-127754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-08.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-08.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-08.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-08.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-08.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/engineswapdepot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/V8-Speed-Resto-1976-El-Camino-with-a-383-ci-V8-08.jpg?w=2400&amp;ssl=1 2400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/v8speedshop.com\/1976-chevrolet-elcamino-upgrades-at-the-v8-speed-and-resto-shop\/\">V8 Speed &#038; Resto<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>V8 Speed &#038; Resto found this 1976 Chevrolet El Camino in good condition in Arizona. The coupe utility vehicle arrived with a low-compression 305 ci small-block V8 backed by a Turbo 350 three-speed automatic transmission and 10-bolt rear end. 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