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How To Calculate Size of Carburetor Needed in CFM
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How To Calculate the Size of Carburetor Needed in CFM

December 3, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Optimize performance with a correctly sized carburetor: This calculator gives the engine’s air intake volume requirements in CFM… [More…]
Does Fuel Stabilizer Prevent Ethanol Damage?
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Does Lucas Fuel Stabilizer Prevent Corrosion and Ethanol Damage?

October 21, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Project Farm compares E85, E10, and non-ethanol gasoline to determine if fuel stabilizer prevents corrosion, keeping gas from becoming stale. [More…]
Quick Tip ~ Take A Few Extra Minutes and Do Things Right
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Take A Few Extra Minutes and Do Things Right

April 16, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Stacey David talks about doing things right the first time and not settling for “it works OK” — especially when electrical or fuel-related. [More…]
Air and Fuel Delivery for Different Applications
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Air and Fuel Delivery for Different Applications

April 3, 2019 Roadkill Customs
A talk about air and fuel delivery on everything from street machines to the fastest naturally-aspirated race cars on the track. [More…]
How To Shave/Fill a Gas Cap Filler Neck on a Chevy C10 Truck
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How To Shave/Fill a Gas Cap Filler Neck on a Chevy C10 Truck

March 14, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Eastwood helps Kenny address the first project of his Chevy C-10 restoration, shaving and patching the fuel filler hole. [More…]
1963-72 Chevy or GMC Truck Under Bed, Side Fill Gas Tank Conversion
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1963-72 Chevy/GMC Truck Under Bed, Side Fill Gas Tank Conversion

March 11, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Dave Welch shows how easy it is to mount a Chevrolet Blazer or Suburban style fuel tank under the bed of your 1963-72 Chevrolet or GMC truck. [More…]
How To Turn Pump Gas Into High Octane Race Fuel
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How To Turn Pump Gas Into High Octane Race Fuel

December 7, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Race Gas is a fuel concentrate that can be added to pump gas to raise the octane a full 4 points per 2 ounces of mix. [More…]
How To Choose And Use Hardline
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How To Choose And Use Automotive Hardline

November 3, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Hardline materials each have pros and cons so you’ll need to consider the specific application or vehicle system that you plan to use it on. [More…]
How To Flare Brake and Fuel Lines
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How To Flare Brake and Fuel Lines

October 28, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Hagerty’s Kyle Smith walks through how to properly create an SAE/double/inverted flare on your brake and fuel lines for your car or truck. [More…]
How to Bend Brake and Fuel Lines
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How To Bend Brake and Fuel Lines

October 25, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Kyle Smith walks you through how to properly bend brake or fuel lines for your classic car or truck project. [More…]

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