Technical Info Ford 351 Windsor vs 351 Cleveland January 5, 2019 Roadkill CustomsAn overview of some of the Ford engine Family’s, especially the ubiquitous Ford 351 Windsor and 351 Cleveland. [More…]
How To & DIY Engine Building ~ How To Lift, Move and Store an Engine January 5, 2019 Roadkill CustomsIt’s part of engine building; how to lift, move and store your engine with lifting brackets, load levelers, storage, and moving cradles. [More…]
How To & DIY How To Upgrade To Threaded Engine Block Oil Plugs January 1, 2019 Roadkill CustomsOil plug holes in an engine block can become worn out which can lead to leaks and a potential blow-out. Here is a reliable threaded solution. [More…]
Technical Info Why Ford’s Flathead V8 Engine Died December 21, 2018 Roadkill CustomsEngineering Explained ~ How Ford’s Flathead V8 engine works, and why it disappeared. [More…]
Technical Info Why Can’t Pushrod Engines Rev High? December 21, 2018 Roadkill CustomsThe pushrod V8 engine is an icon of American muscle. Why is the redline on these engines often lower than their European counterparts? [More…]
Builds and Examples A True 426 Horsepower HEMI Engine ~ The Keeper December 17, 2018 Roadkill CustomsNick 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…]
Builds and Examples How To Rebuild A Shelby GT350 Inspired Ford 289 V8 Engine In 5 Minutes December 10, 2018 Roadkill CustomsStarting with a stock 289 engine out of a totaled 1964 Ford Fairlane, the team upgrades from stock in this Shelby GT350 inspired build. [More…]
How To & DIY What to Look for in a Salvage Yard Engine or Transmission December 5, 2018 Roadkill CustomsPurchasing a salvage engine or transmission can save you a lot of money. Here’s how to make sure you don’t bring home a turd or money pit. [More…]
Builds and Examples Insane Diesel Engine Swaps December 4, 2018 Roadkill CustomsFrom Rat Rods to Diesel Dragsters, Diesel engine swaps are as popular as ever. Here’s a quick round-up of some exceptional examples. [More…]
How To & DIY How To Tear Down a Chevy 350 Small Block Engine November 29, 2018 Roadkill CustomsChris shows you step by step how to tear down a junkyard small block Chevy 350 engine to prepare it for a rebuild. [More…]