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[ September 15, 2019 ] 12 Things To Check Before Buying A Used Car Lifestyle
[ September 15, 2019 ] How To Box-In a Differential / Solid Axle Rear-End Housing How To & DIY
[ September 14, 2019 ] 4L60 vs 4L80 Transmission for Your LS Swap Technical Info
[ September 14, 2019 ] 1932 Ford Dearborn Deuce Roadster Restoration Project Builds and Examples
[ September 14, 2019 ] Josh Mazerolle’s 1977 Twin Turbo LS Toyota Hilux Rides & Roadkillers
[ September 13, 2019 ] John Wick Movie Cars ~ 1970 Chevelle SS + Two Mustangs Rides & Roadkillers
[ September 12, 2019 ] Barracuda ~ Everything You Need To Know Technical Info
[ September 12, 2019 ] 1953 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon Restoration Project Builds and Examples
[ September 12, 2019 ] Ford Model A 4-Cylinder Engine Rebuild Time-Lapse Builds and Examples
[ September 11, 2019 ] Setup a DIY Paint Booth in your Home Garage ~ FAST! DIY Projects
[ September 11, 2019 ] Electric to Mechanical Speedometer Cable Drive Conversion How To & DIY
[ September 11, 2019 ] Rebuilding Gas Monkey Garage’s Wrecked 1976 Chevrolet C10 Builds and Examples
[ September 10, 2019 ] $89 vs $2,000 Welder ~ Is There Really A Difference? Products & Reviews
[ September 10, 2019 ] How To Spot Paint and Blend Clear Coat How To & DIY
[ September 10, 2019 ] Kevin Hart’s ‘Cuda to be Disassembled by CHP, May Cause Law Changes Lifestyle
[ September 9, 2019 ] 1971 Dodge Demon OEM Restoration Project Builds and Examples
[ September 9, 2019 ] Up Close with Freiburger and Finnegan at Roadkill Nights 2019 Car Shows & Events
[ September 9, 2019 ] The Surprising Reason Cars Sound Different Technical Info
[ September 9, 2019 ] Which Portable Tire Inflator is Best? Products & Reviews
[ September 8, 2019 ] Building an Air Dryer ~ How To Remove Moisture from Air Lines DIY Projects
[ September 8, 2019 ] 1967 Pontiac GTO RestoMod ~ 5 Years in 15 Minutes Builds and Examples
[ September 7, 2019 ] David Freiburger ~ Great Zip Tie Moments Technical Info
[ September 7, 2019 ] 1950 Chevrolet 3100 5-Window Pickup Truck Build Builds and Examples
[ September 6, 2019 ] Kevin Hart’s Wrecked 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda aka “Menace” Rides & Roadkillers
[ September 6, 2019 ] Top 10 Celebrity Horrible Car Crash Survivors Lifestyle
[ September 6, 2019 ] 2019 Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour ~ Seattle Car Shows & Events
[ September 6, 2019 ] How To Choose a Fuel Pressure Regulator for Carbureted Vehicles How To & DIY
[ September 6, 2019 ] Mike Finnegan’s Recipe for 1,000HP with No Turbo, No Blower, No Nitrous How To & DIY
[ September 6, 2019 ] 1957 Cadillac Fleetwood RestoMod Build Builds and Examples
[ September 5, 2019 ] How to Install a Tire Pressure Monitoring System in Any Car or Truck How To & DIY

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…]