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How To Read A Tire Sidewall
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Tire Size? How To Read A Tire Sidewall

July 30, 2016 Roadkill Customs
The side of your tire — known as the tire sidewall — contains all of the information you need to know about your tire size. Regardless of the manufacturer, all tires are required to show [More…]
Understanding Power Brakes
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Understanding Power Brakes

July 19, 2016 Roadkill Customs
Power-assisted brakes use the power of the engine and battery to increase the efficiency of the braking system. [More…]
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Understanding Distributors

July 14, 2016 Roadkill Customs
Distributors are an important part of the ignition system in an internal combustion engine. They are a device that routes the high voltage into the correct firing order to the spark plugs. Both magnetos and battery ignitions have distributors. [More…]
Automotive Basics

Understanding Brake Master Cylinders

May 23, 2016 Roadkill Customs
The master cylinder is a hydraulic pump that supplies hydraulic fluid under pressure to each of the wheels. [More…]
Benifits of Fuel Injection
Automotive Basics

Understanding the Benefits of Fuel Injection

May 4, 2016 Roadkill Customs
Fuel injection is an electronic system that injects fuel into an engine to burn and has become the primary fuel system in automotive engines. [More…]
Power Brake Booster - Vacuum Assist
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Understanding Power Brake Boosters

April 29, 2016 Roadkill Customs
To understand the principle behind a brake booster, it is important to understand how a basic brake system works. [More…]
Hot Rod Shoch Absorbers
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Understanding Suspension

April 14, 2016 Roadkill Customs
Most conventional suspension systems use passive springs to absorb impacts and shock absorbers to control spring motions… [More…]
How To Start a Hot Engine
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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. [More…]
Catalytic Converter
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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…]
Nitrous Oxide Systems (NOS)
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Understanding Nitrous Oxide Systems (NOS)

May 13, 2015 Roadkill Customs
If you’re looking to boost engine performance and you’re considering nitrous as the means to bigger power, start here… [More…]
Performance Brakes
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Understanding Performance Brakes

April 18, 2015 Roadkill Customs
Performance brakes are designed to take much more abuse than normal brake components. Here is everything else you need to know… [More…]
Aluminum Heads and Spark Plugs
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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. [More…]
The Iconic HEMI Engine
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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… [More…]
Automotive Math Formulas
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Popular Automotive Math Formulas and Conversions

June 13, 2013 Roadkill Customs
Popular Automotive Math Formulas and Conversions including RPM, MPH, Displacement, Rear-End Ratio, and Transmission Ratio. [More…]
How Differential Gears Work
Automotive Basics

Understanding How Differential Gears Work

August 12, 2010 Roadkill Customs
This film was made in the 1930s and is the best explanation of how a differential works we have seen to date. [More…]

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