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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…]