How To & DIY How To Calculate the Size of Carburetor Needed in CFM December 3, 2020 Roadkill CustomsOptimize performance with a correctly sized carburetor: This calculator gives the engine’s air intake volume requirements in CFM… [More…]
Products & Reviews Does Fuel Stabilizer Prevent Ethanol Damage? October 21, 2019 Roadkill CustomsE85, E10, and non-ethanol gasoline compared after 9 months of storage with and without fuel stabilizer to determine if fuel stabilizer prevents corrosion and keeps gasoline from becoming stale. [More…]
Technical Info Air and Fuel Delivery for Different Applications April 3, 2019 Roadkill CustomsA talk about air and fuel delivery on everything from street machines to the fastest naturally-aspirated race cars on the track. [More…]
How To & DIY How To Shave/Fill a Gas Cap Filler Neck on a Chevy C10 Truck March 14, 2019 Roadkill CustomsEastwood helps Kenny address the first project of his Chevy C-10 restoration, shaving and patching the fuel filler hole. [More…]
DIY Projects 1963-72 Chevy/GMC Truck Under Bed, Side Fill Gas Tank Conversion March 11, 2019 Roadkill CustomsDave 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 & DIY How To Turn Pump Gas Into High Octane Race Fuel December 7, 2018 Roadkill CustomsRace 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…]
Automotive Basics How To Choose And Use Automotive Hardline November 3, 2018 Roadkill CustomsHardline 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 & DIY How To Flare Brake and Fuel Lines October 28, 2018 Roadkill CustomsHagerty’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 & DIY How To Bend Brake and Fuel Lines October 25, 2018 Roadkill CustomsKyle Smith walks you through how to properly bend brake or fuel lines for your classic car or truck project. [More…]
Automotive Basics Understanding Fuel Injectors August 11, 2017 Roadkill CustomsFuel Injectors have replaced carburetors for fuel delivery. Fuel injectors are part of a computerized system that sprays the fuel. [More…]
Automotive Basics Understanding Fuel Filters April 5, 2017 Roadkill CustomsThe fuel filter’s job is to trap large particles in the fuel and stop them from getting into the engine. [More…]
How To & DIY How To Wire an Electric Fuel Pump March 9, 2017 Roadkill CustomsWiring an Electric Fuel Pump – Diagram [More…]
Automotive Basics Understanding the Benefits of Fuel Injection May 4, 2016 Roadkill CustomsFuel injection is an electronic system that injects fuel into an engine to burn and has become the primary fuel system in automotive engines. [More…]
Technical Info Mechanical Fuel Pumps vs. Electric Fuel Pumps March 22, 2016 Roadkill CustomsThere are two different types of fuel pumps, mechanical and electrical, but mechanical is quickly dying out. [More…]
Automotive Basics Understanding Hot Engine Starts August 11, 2015 Roadkill CustomsIt is usually a cold engine, which is exposed to extreme weather that is difficult to start. However, a hot engine can have problems too. [More…]