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Why Can't Pushrod Engines Rev High
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Why Can’t Pushrod Engines Rev High?

December 21, 2018 Roadkill Customs
The pushrod V8 engine is an icon of American muscle. Why is the redline on these engines often lower than their European counterparts? [More…]
The Keeper ~ A True 426 Horsepower HEMI Engine
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The Keeper ~ A True 426 Horsepower HEMI Engine

December 17, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Nick Panaritis rebirths his own classic 426 HEMI — Watch and listen as it is brought back to life and then pushed beyond the red line! [More…]
What's The Difference Between Chevy 305 And 350 Engines
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What’s The Difference Between Chevy 305 And 350 Engines

December 17, 2018 Roadkill Customs
From My Vintage Iron 7512 ~ What’s The Difference Between Chevy 305 And 350 Engines ~ Bore, Heads and more. [More…]
Time-Lapse ~ Pontiac GTO Tri-Power 389 V-8 Engine Rebuild
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Time-Lapse ~ Pontiac GTO Tri-Power 389 V-8 Engine Rebuild

December 13, 2018 Roadkill Customs
It all started with some bins of rusty Pontiac 389 parts and a block with a gaping crack in one cylinder the size of a tennis ball. [More…]
Time-Lapse ~ Ford 289 V-8 Engine Rebuild
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Time-Lapse ~ Ford 289 V-8 Engine Rebuild

December 10, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Redline Rebuild ~ Ford 289 V-8 engine (Fairlane, Mustang, GT350) time-lapse rebuild… [More…]
What to Look for in a Salvage Yard Engine or Transmission
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What to Look for in a Salvage Yard Engine or Transmission

December 5, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Purchasing a salvage engine or transmission can save you a lot of money whether you’re are fixing the daily or building a custom car. [More…]
8 Insane Diesel Engine Swaps
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8 Insane Diesel Engine Swaps

December 4, 2018 Roadkill Customs
8 Insane Diesel Engine Swaps ~ OK, there’s only 7 diesel engine plus 1 giant Sherman Tank Ford GAA petrol engine. [More…]
How To Tear Down A Chevrolet 350 Small Block Engine
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How To Tear Down A Chevrolet 350 Small Block Engine

November 29, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Chris shows you how to tear down a junk yard small block Chevy 350 engine to prepare it for rebuild. [More…]
Unconventional Engine Swaps ~ Roadkill
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Unconventional Engine Swaps ~ Roadkill

November 24, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Watch Roadkill swap engines in a parking lot, a junk yard, and putting the totally wrong engine somewhere it should never go. It’s the Roadkill way. [More…]
How To Determine Your Engine's Redline
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How To Determine Your Engine’s Redline

November 21, 2018 Roadkill Customs
How do you know where your engine’s Redline is? Here’s your answer. [More…]
Ford Flathead V8 Engine Rebuild Time-Lapse
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Ford Flathead V8 Engine Rebuild Time-Lapse

November 21, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Six days. More than 40,000 photos. One fully rebuilt Ford Flathead V8. All boiled down to an intense 6-minute video. [More…]
Chrysler Hemi FirePower V8 Engine Rebuild Time-Lapse
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Chrysler Hemi FirePower V8 Engine Rebuild Time-Lapse

November 18, 2018 Roadkill Customs
After 10 months, 40,000+ photos and a lot of blood, sweat, tears and grease, the Chrysler Hemi FirePower engine rebuild is complete. [More…]
How To Upgrade Your Small Block Chevy On The Cheap
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How To Upgrade Your Small Block Chevy on a Budget

November 15, 2018 Roadkill Customs
MyVintageIron shows you how to get more power out of your small block Chevrolet engine, at home, and on the cheap… [More…]
How To Break in a New Camshaft: Best Tips
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How To Break in a New Camshaft: Best Tips

November 15, 2018 Roadkill Customs
The first few minutes of operation will determine the long-term survival of your flat-tappet camshaft. Ensure you break yours in properly. [More…]
1967 Chevelle ~ Weathered Engine Detail
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1967 Chevelle Crate Engine Weathered Detail

November 9, 2018 Roadkill Customs
This 1967 Chevelle has a great patina look and gets a fresh big block crate engine, weathered to match, as well as a wheel and tire swap [More…]
Hydraulic Valve Adjustment Made Easy
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Hydraulic Valve Adjustment Made Easy

November 1, 2018 Roadkill Customs
How to adjust hydraulic valves the first time, every time… [More…]
How To Swap an LS Engine Cam
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How To Swap an LS Engine Camshaft

November 1, 2018 Roadkill Customs
How to install an aftermarket camshaft into a GM LS motor ~ Richard Holdener takes us through every critical step of the process not only for beginners but also for skilled enthusiast. [More…]
Camshaft Specifications - What They Mean
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Camshaft Specifications: What They Mean

November 1, 2018 Roadkill Customs
In this video, Camshaft Specifications that seem so hard to figure out, are clearly explained in detail. [More…]

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