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Testing 4 Common Engine Building Myths
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Testing 4 Common Engine Building Myths: Which Ones Are True?

March 7, 2021 Roadkill Customs
4 common engine building myths tested; Valve Lash Settings Cold v. Hot, Air Cleaner Effects, Accessories Rob Excessive Power, Header Sizing. [More…]
Top 5 Considerations When Choosing Aftermarket Headers
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How To Choose the Right Aftermarket Headers for Your Vehicle

February 28, 2021 Roadkill Customs
How do you choose the right set of headers for your vehicle? Here are five key factors in choosing the right exhaust headers. [More…]
Building Custom Zoomie Exhaust Headers
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Zoomies ~ How To Fabricate Custom Headers

October 20, 2019 Roadkill Customs
MarsFab Offroad and Fabrication builds a set of custom zoomie headers for a classic Ford pickup with a 700 HP blown small block Chevy engine. [More…]
How To Coat Headers with High Temperature Paint
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How To Coat Headers with High Temperature Paint

January 6, 2019 Roadkill Customs
From Power Nation Garage ~ How To Coat Headers With High Temperature Paint on this episode of Two Minute Tech! [More…]
How To Wrap Exhaust Headers
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How To Wrap Exhaust Headers

December 5, 2018 Roadkill Customs
There are several applications of exhaust header wrap, but the principles are pretty much the same and covered in this video. [More…]
Long Tube Headers Vs Shorty Headers
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Long Tube Headers Vs Shorty Headers

December 5, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Learn the different performance characteristics of the two most common header styles: long-tube headers (full-length) and shorty headers. [More…]
Rat Rod Exhaust Ideas
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Rat Rod, Hot Rod, and Custom Exhaust Ideas

November 27, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Whether a hot rod, rat rod, custom car or truck, or daily driver, custom exhaust going to be towards the top of your modifications list. [More…]
How to Build Custom Flathead Headers
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How To Build Custom Flathead Headers

November 17, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Matt makes headers for the Model T project that has a 59A block flathead in between modified 1946 Ford Frame rails. [More…]
How To Build Custom Headers
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How To Build Custom Headers

November 13, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Intro to the header building process and tools needed. You’ll get tips, tricks, and how-to info that will guide you through your project. [More…]
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Understanding Exhaust Systems

March 26, 2017 Roadkill Customs
Exhaust systems are a series of pipes that evacuate spent gases from an engine. Understand the components of multiple exhaust system types… [More…]

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