General Information
Year
1972
Make
Chevrolet
Model
El Camino
Color
Burgundy
Packages
Originally white with bench seats, 350 V8, auto/column shift
History
Purchased in April 2014 from Volo Auto Museum in near factory condition with odometer 61,000 miles. Mileage confirmed as original since it still had factory ball joints.
Underwent full restomod receiving Borowski built LS1 engine and top to bottom makeover at Roman Performance in Addison IL. Designed to road race, drag race and carry engines around in the bed. First appearance was 2014 Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour in Crown Pointe IN.
Prior to the 2016 season, the powertrain was upgraded to Borowski Race Engine's flagship, a 1,000 hp, Whipple supercharged LS7 coupled to a custom Hughes Performance 4L80e. It subsequently appeared at:
- Race & Performance Expo (Schaumburg, IL)
- Chicagoland World of Wheels
- Run to the Sun (Myrtle Beach SC)
- Charlotte Auto Fair (Charlotte NC)
It was stolen from the valet lot of the Charlotte Hilton University Place during the Auto Fair on the evening of April 8th. A $5,000 reward has been posted for information leading to its return. Please call either Borowski Race Engines 815-725-2727 or Charlotte Police Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 with any information you might have. If you see it, call 911 first.
Underwent full restomod receiving Borowski built LS1 engine and top to bottom makeover at Roman Performance in Addison IL. Designed to road race, drag race and carry engines around in the bed. First appearance was 2014 Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour in Crown Pointe IN.
Prior to the 2016 season, the powertrain was upgraded to Borowski Race Engine's flagship, a 1,000 hp, Whipple supercharged LS7 coupled to a custom Hughes Performance 4L80e. It subsequently appeared at:
- Race & Performance Expo (Schaumburg, IL)
- Chicagoland World of Wheels
- Run to the Sun (Myrtle Beach SC)
- Charlotte Auto Fair (Charlotte NC)
It was stolen from the valet lot of the Charlotte Hilton University Place during the Auto Fair on the evening of April 8th. A $5,000 reward has been posted for information leading to its return. Please call either Borowski Race Engines 815-725-2727 or Charlotte Police Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 with any information you might have. If you see it, call 911 first.
1972 Chevrolet El Camino (Burgundy)
Modifications
Drivetrain
Borowski Race Engines flagship, a 1,000 hp pump-gas street cruiser featuring:
- BRE custom Dart LS Next aluminum
- 2.9L Whipple supercharger (polished finish)
- BRE custom All Pro heads
- "Borowski" engraved billet valve covers with coil relocation brackets
- "Borowski" branded spark plug wires
- Daytona Sensor coil packs
- custom wet sump oil pan
Ron Davis radiator, Hydratech boost, Wilwood brake system, fabricated radiator shroud with under-mounted air scoop, Vintage Air compressor on custom serpentine system, Dash 10 fuel lines fed by a dual Phantom Aero in-tank pump, shaved firewall, Detroit Speed recessed wiper motor, Stainless Works headers with ceramic coated 3" exhaust system,
- BRE custom Dart LS Next aluminum
- 2.9L Whipple supercharger (polished finish)
- BRE custom All Pro heads
- "Borowski" engraved billet valve covers with coil relocation brackets
- "Borowski" branded spark plug wires
- Daytona Sensor coil packs
- custom wet sump oil pan
Ron Davis radiator, Hydratech boost, Wilwood brake system, fabricated radiator shroud with under-mounted air scoop, Vintage Air compressor on custom serpentine system, Dash 10 fuel lines fed by a dual Phantom Aero in-tank pump, shaved firewall, Detroit Speed recessed wiper motor, Stainless Works headers with ceramic coated 3" exhaust system,
Interior
Black 1970 Chevelle bucket seats and center shift console, Holley EFI Dominator screen mounted on console, onboard air compressor for supplemental airbags in rear, air pressure gauges and nozzles, onboard AC electric power inverter with two supplemental batteries, Dakota Digital dash, Billet Specialties steering wheel, Flaming River tilt steering column
Exterior
1970 nose, Burgundy with BOROWSKIRACE.COM decals on sides, burgundy canvas tonneau cover, 350 stickers, LED headlights, 2015 Power Tour and Painless stickers in rear window, Power Tour and Volo Auto Museum stickers on windshield
Audio
- Custom 4L80e transmission built by Hughes Performance for Borowski Race Engines to handle 1,100 lb-ft torque (Part# BRE049345).
- Mosier 9" Ford fabricated rear end with Wavetrack posi.
- Mosier 9" Ford fabricated rear end with Wavetrack posi.
Suspension
Global West suspension with supplemental airbags to support carrying engines in bed, tubular chassis reinforcement, Monroe shocks front, QA1 shocks rear
Wheel and Tire
Yokohama Neova Advan 08R
- Front: 255-35-18
- Rear: 285-30-18
American Racing Torq Thrust
Wilwood 6 piston caliper, drilled & slotted 13" rotors front, 4 piston rear
- Front: 255-35-18
- Rear: 285-30-18
American Racing Torq Thrust
Wilwood 6 piston caliper, drilled & slotted 13" rotors front, 4 piston rear
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