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[ July 26, 2021 ] Which Truck Bed Liner is Best? Roll-On and Spray-On Bed Liners Tested Products & Reviews
[ July 25, 2021 ] How To Make a Custom Brass Knuckle Shift Knob and Handle DIY Projects
[ July 22, 2021 ] Installing an Inexpensive Universal Tilt Steering Column In Your Hot Rod How To & DIY
[ July 20, 2021 ] Chopped ’51 Chevrolet / ’99 GMC Jimmy Chassis Swap for $3500 Builds and Examples
[ July 20, 2021 ] Handmade Vintage Style Side Window Swamp Coolers by Ecophage Products & Reviews
[ July 18, 2021 ] Heads Up Vintage Drag Racing at the Allentown, PA Fairgrounds Car Shows & Events
[ July 16, 2021 ] Will Lowering Your Car Automatically Make It Handle Better? Technical Info
[ July 16, 2021 ] How This ’55 Chevy Bel Air 4-Door to 2-Door Gasser Was Built Under $5K Builds and Examples
[ July 14, 2021 ] Walk the 2021 Southeastern Chevy / GMC Truck Nationals Car Shows & Events
[ July 5, 2021 ] How To Diagnose Common Engine Problems with a Vacuum Gauge Automotive Basics
[ July 1, 2021 ] Tire Width Minimum, Maximum, and Ideal Size Chart by Wheel Width Technical Info
[ June 30, 2021 ] Ford 9 Inch Rear-End Widths and Potential Donor Cars Technical Info
[ June 29, 2021 ] 1954 Ford F100 / 2000 Lincoln Towncar Chassis Swap for Under $1,000 Builds and Examples
[ June 29, 2021 ] 1947-87 GM Truck Fender, Door, and Hood Alignment Tips and Tricks How To & DIY
[ June 21, 2021 ] Troubleshooting and Rebuilding or Replacing a Starter Motor How To & DIY
[ June 1, 2021 ] How To Do A Wheel Alignment With String How To & DIY
[ May 24, 2021 ] Old Yeller ~ The Junkyard Racer that Inspired the Shelby Cobra Rides & Roadkillers
[ May 24, 2021 ] Which Drill Is Best? Milwaukee vs Dewalt, Makita, Bosch, Festool, Ryobi, Bauer, Ridgid Products & Reviews
[ May 20, 2021 ] Rockabilly Reunion 2021 ~ Classics, Pin-Ups, Rat Rods in Lake Havasu Car Shows & Events
[ May 18, 2021 ] The In’s, Out’s, Do’s, and Dont’s of Being a Parts Hound with Stacey David Hot Rod Lifestyle
[ May 18, 2021 ] Junkyard Tour of Tellico Mountain Motors in East Tennessee Projects & Parts For Sale
[ May 18, 2021 ] 2021 Grand National F100 Show ~ Ford Era Drone Coverage Car Shows & Events
[ May 17, 2021 ] 16th Annual Jalopyrama Hot Rod Show ~ Woodies, Wagons, and Tubs Car Shows & Events
[ May 17, 2021 ] 2021 Jalopy Showdown at Lincoln Speedway Car Shows & Events
[ May 13, 2021 ] 1939 Chevy Rat Rod Packs a Blown LS, Holley EFI, and AC Rides & Roadkillers
[ May 10, 2021 ] How To Make A Battery Tray With Simple Tools How To & DIY
[ April 23, 2021 ] How To Make DIY Gaskets From Scratch How To & DIY
[ April 19, 2021 ] Converting A Stock 1967 Mustang Coupe Into An Iconic Fastback Builds and Examples
[ April 18, 2021 ] This 1964 Buick Riviera is a Stealth Custom Rides & Roadkillers
[ April 15, 2021 ] Daily Driver Engine Duel ~ Chevy 350 vs. Dodge 360 Technical Info

Automotive Vacuum Gauge Engine Tests

How To Diagnose Common Engine Problems with a Vacuum Gauge

July 5, 2021 Roadkill Customs

One of the easiest, cheapest, and fastest ways to check an engine for serious issues is to perform a vacuum gauge test. [More…]

1979-95 Ford 302 Everything You Need To Know

The Ford 302 Engine ~ Everything You Need To Know

March 10, 2021 Roadkill Customs

Landan from Late Model Restoration goes over everything you need to know about the small block Ford 302 engine found in 1979-95 Mustangs. [More…]

Building A High-Performance SB V8 From Scratch with Only Catalog Parts

Building A High-Performance SB V8 From Scratch with Only Catalog Parts

March 8, 2021 Roadkill Customs

The guys use a Summit catalog to source all the parts they need for a budget-friendly, high-performance small-block engine build. [More…]

Common Firing Orders

Common V8 Firing Orders, Distributor Locations and Rotation Directions

January 25, 2021 Roadkill Customs

Common Firing Orders. MSD Ignition created this helpful chart that displays many common V8 firing orders and distributor direction. [More…]

How To Identify a Bad Engine

How To Identify a Bad Engine ~ Teardown and Autopsy of a 461ci Pontiac

November 12, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage

Here are some easy tips for novice and backyard mechanics to avoid getting a worn-out or even destroyed engine instead of a good deal. [More…]

Adapt ANY Engine to ANY Transmission

How To Adapt ANY Engine to ANY Transmission

November 2, 2020 Roadkill Customs

It’s simpler than you think to adapt a transmission to the engine you have — it just takes some (relatively) simple equipment and ingenuity. [More…]

Cheap Junkyard V8 Engine Potential ~ Ford vs Chevy vs Dodge

Cheap Junkyard V8 Engine Potential ~ Ford vs Chevy vs Dodge

September 29, 2020 Roadkill Customs

Even from a simple walk through the wrecking yard, every engine bay offers the beginning of a powerhouse. [More…]

How To Determine Engine and Pinion Angle

How To Determine Engine/Pinion Angle

July 2, 2020 Roadkill Customs

Engine and pinion angle are relative to the ground. Most engines are set at 3 degrees, this allows the carburetor to sit level, however… [More…]

GM SBC Twin Turbo Kit

Small Block Chevy Twin Turbo Kit for Under $1500

November 18, 2019 Roadkill Customs

For the price, this is the most complete Small Block Chevy Twin Turbo Kit available and has all brand-new, quality parts. [More…]

1940 Ford Pickup Truck Build ~ 40 Shades of Grey

Supercharged 1940 Ford Pickup Truck Build

October 22, 2019 Roadkill Customs

Carolina Kustoms of Portland, Oregon transforms this old 1940 Ford Pickup into a unique show winning Muscle Truck. [More…]

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