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[ November 21, 2019 ] The Ultimate Shop Truck ~ A 1970 Buick Estate Wagon? Rides & Roadkillers
[ November 21, 2019 ] 2019 Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour Finale at The SEMA Show Car Shows & Events
[ November 21, 2019 ] The Real Speed Racer Mach 5 Rides & Roadkillers
[ November 20, 2019 ] Building a 427 Stroker from a Ford Boss 351 Block Builds and Examples
[ November 19, 2019 ] RATical ~ A Completely Hand-Built Dually Rat Rod Truck Rides & Roadkillers
[ November 18, 2019 ] Which Cordless Tire Inflator is Best? Products & Reviews
[ November 18, 2019 ] Home-Built Custom LS3 Powered 1965 Rambler Marlin Rides & Roadkillers
[ November 18, 2019 ] Ken Block’s Climbkhana TWO: 914hp Hoonitruck on China’s Most Dangerous Road ~ Tianmen Mountain Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ November 18, 2019 ] Are Salvage Title Cars a Bargain or Nightmare? Low Budget Builds
[ November 18, 2019 ] Small Block Chevy Twin Turbo Kit for $1000 DIY Projects
[ November 17, 2019 ] 5 Tips For Traveling To Swap Meets Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ November 17, 2019 ] The Wilson Collection ~ 85 Of The World’s Rarest Cars Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ November 17, 2019 ] Redesigning the 1970 Dodge Coronet Into a Modern Car Concept Cars & Design
[ November 17, 2019 ] Testing the Cheapest 110v MIG Welder on Amazon Products & Reviews
[ November 16, 2019 ] Luis Gonzales’ 1930 Ford Model A Sport Coupe Rides & Roadkillers
[ November 16, 2019 ] TCI 700R4 and 4L60 Transmission Kits Bolt to (Damn-Near) Any Engine Products & Reviews
[ November 15, 2019 ] Installing Speedway’s New Deluxe LS Swap Fuel Filter/Regulator How To & DIY
[ November 15, 2019 ] Rebuilding Gas Monkey Garage’s Wrecked 1976 Chevrolet C10 Builds and Examples
[ November 15, 2019 ] 4 Ways to Protect Your Garage From Winter DIY Projects
[ November 15, 2019 ] How To Insulate Your Garage Door DIY Projects
[ November 14, 2019 ] From ’59 Chevy El Camino to 800-HP Rat Rod for The SEMA Show Rides & Roadkillers
[ November 14, 2019 ] Bizarre Cars That Were Decades Ahead of Their Time Concept Cars & Design
[ November 13, 2019 ] Muscle Car Highlights from SEMA 2019 Performance Hall Car Shows & Events
[ November 13, 2019 ] How To Build Your Project Car On A Budget DIY Projects
[ November 13, 2019 ] 38+ Garage Design and Storage Ideas Home Garage
[ November 13, 2019 ] Can You Tow-Charge a Tesla? Electric Hot Rodder
[ November 12, 2019 ] Dylan’s 1954 F100 ~ An Early 1960s Style Build Rides & Roadkillers
[ November 12, 2019 ] 9 Fabrication Tips/Tricks In 9 Minutes Metalworking Basics
[ November 12, 2019 ] See the Craziest SEMA Show Ever with WelderUp’s Steve Darnell Car Shows & Events
[ November 12, 2019 ] Top 12 Craziest Races in the World Hot Rod Lifestyle

Understanding Transmission Mounts

April 27, 2016 Roadkill Customs

In the pursuit of improving the way cars are built, the automotive industry introduced several applications that are out of plain sight but have proven to be quite effective given their respective purpose. One such of example of often ignored parts is the transmission mount. [More…]

Understanding Suspension

April 14, 2016 Roadkill Customs

Most conventional suspension systems use passive springs to absorb impacts and shock absorbers to control spring motions. The majority of land vehicles are suspended by steel springs. In a vehicle, it will reduce the effect of traveling over any rough ground. [More…]

Understanding Hot Engine Starts

August 11, 2015 Roadkill Customs

It is usually a cold engine, which is exposed to extreme weather that is difficult to start. However, a hot engine can have problems too. They can be tough to start and many people don’t know how to deal with this situation when it occurs. Here are some common reason why this may be. [More…]

Understanding Catalytic Converters

August 4, 2015 Roadkill Customs

A catalytic converter is a component found in the exhaust system of a vehicle. The catalytic converter burns the carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons to create nitrogen, and at the same time it reduces the nitrogen oxides. [More…]

Understanding Nitrous Oxide Systems (NOS)

May 13, 2015 Roadkill Customs

Fitting a nitrous kit is definitely the way to go for an instant boost in power. If you’re like us, you’ve probably watched all the installments of the Fast and the Furious for the cars. Whatever your reasons, those movies immortalized nitrous oxide as the most popular means of boosting a car’s performance. [More…]

Understanding Performance Brakes

April 18, 2015 Roadkill Customs

Performance brakes are designed to take much more abuse than normal brake components. For this discussion we are limiting ourselves to disc brakes only for the convenience of terminology. Other forms of brakes exist and the same basic principles we will discussed here exist in those systems too. [More…]

Glossary of Hot Rod Terms

September 2, 2014 Roadkill Customs

Don’t sound like you don’t know what you’re talking about next time you’re at a car show, cruise-in, or meet. Roadkill Custom’s Glossary of Hot Rod Terms covers need to know. [More…]

Understanding Aluminum Heads and Spark Plugs

May 12, 2014 Roadkill Customs

Spark Plug seizure in an aluminum cylinder head is usually caused by improper installation and too much torque. Aluminum alloys are softer than cast iron. Different plug shell and head materials cause these metals to expand and contract at different rates. [More…]

Understanding the Iconic HEMI Engine

August 3, 2013 Roadkill Customs

If you are a car fanatic then you probably already know about all the hype that was created in the 50’s and ’60’s with the HEMI engine. Many people love the power that was created with the advent of this engine, and even though the HEMI engine is hardly used today, it will always be an icon in the automotive world. [More…]