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A Famous Roadrunner, A Hemi Ute, and a Near Arrest

October 20, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage
The new owner of Dave Freiburger’s ’71 Roadrunner let a couple fans drive both the ’71 Plymouth and a home-brewed Charger R/T Ute. [More…]
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Dodge HEMI Engine ~ Everything You Need To Know

August 12, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Join James as he explores the long history of the hemispherical engine and how it’s able to make so much power! [More…]
HEMI-Powered VW Beetle
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This HEMI-Powered VW Beetle is a Real Life Hot Wheels

April 12, 2020 Roadkill Customs
This classic VW Beetle has been chopped, sectioned, and slammed on a full-tube chassis and is powered by a late-model 5.7L HEMI. [More…]
3 Dodge Chargers and a 426 HEMI
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Chargers and Roadkill and HEMI’s, Oh My…

October 3, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Junkerup takes a road trip to pick up 3 Dodge Chargers and a 426 HEMI. They manage to find time for having a little fun along the way. [More…]
Menace ~ Kevin Hart’s 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda by SpeedKore
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Kevin Hart’s Wrecked 1970 Plymouth ‘Cuda aka “Menace” by SpeeKore

September 12, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This SpeedKore built 1970 Barracuda debuted at SEMA 2016 ~ This is also the 700-HP ‘Cuda wrecked in the Kevin Hart crash on September 1st. Take a closer look at the car… [More…]
2,500hp Blown 528ci HEMI Street Engine
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How To Build a 2,500hp Blown 528ci HEMI Street Engine

August 13, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Rebuilding the motor in a 2,500 HP 1963 Plymouth Valiant street car with motor specifications and more information throughout the video. [More…]
1970 Plymouth Barracuda
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1970 Plymouth Barracuda Pro-Street Build

July 13, 2019 Roadkill Customs
1970 Plymouth Barracuda 528ci HEMI Pro-Street built by BBT Fabrications of Mahomet, Illinois. [More…]
1968 Dodge Dart
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1968 Dodge Dart HEMI RestoMod Build

June 14, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Fast Freddie’s Rod Shop from Wisconsin built the ultimate HEMI Dodge Dart in a 4,000-hour project. [More…]
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
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1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 528 HEMI Build

June 3, 2019 Roadkill Customs
via RestoMod ~ 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T with 528ci HEMI and Shaker Scoop Hood. [More…]
5.7L HEMI Powered 1963 Dodge Dart GT Hardtop Build
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5.7L HEMI Powered 1963 Dodge Dart GT Hardtop Build

May 2, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Mike Toupin’s (aka Tincup) 5.7 Liter HEMI Swapped 1963 Dodge Dart GT Hardtop RestoMod build photo compilation. [More…]
Reverence ~ Building a Hellcat Powered 1969 Dodge Charger
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Reverence ~ Building a Hellcat Powered 1969 Dodge Charger

April 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
’69 Dodge Charger Full Restomod with Customized Chassis and Hellcat Engine Swap This car was built from a ’69 Dodge Charger Body, a 2016 Challenger SRT Hellcat chassis and a 6.2L Supercharged HEMI from a [More…]
1930 Ford Model A Hot Rod Build
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Blown Hemi 1930 Ford Model A Hot Rod Build

March 30, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This 1930 Ford Model A is a unique hand-built Hot Rod for a rock star client looking for a Model A with some heavy metal attitude… [More…]
A "Willy Cool" 1938 Willys Pickup
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A “Willy Cool” 1938 Willys Pickup

March 23, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Check Out “Willy Cool” ~ a HEMI Powered 1938 Willys Pickup spotted at the Holley Hot Rod Reunion. [More…]
Penny Hemi ~ 500hp HEMI Powered Ford Model T
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Penny Hemi ~ 500hp HEMI Powered 1927 Ford Model T

January 30, 2019 Roadkill Customs
500hp HEMI Powered 1927 Ford Model T dubbed “Penny Hemi” ~ “As long as you don’t crash it’s safe” [More…]
Dodge Demon HEMI V-8 Engine Build Time-Lapse
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840HP Dodge Demon HEMI V-8 Engine Build Time-Lapse

January 24, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Dodge offered up the 840-hp, Hemi V-8 out of a Challenger SRT Demon for Hagerty’s time-lapse treatment, they couldn’t say yes fast enough.. [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…]
1964 Dodge Polara Twin Turbo Sleeper Build
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1964 Dodge Polara Twin Turbo Sleeper Build

November 13, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Jesse James and the Roadster Shop joined forces with Honeywell Garrett to produce a twin turbocharged beast for street and strip. [More…]
The Iconic HEMI Engine
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Understanding the Iconic HEMI Engine

August 3, 2013 Roadkill Customs
If you are a car fanatic then you probably already know about all the hype that was created in the 50’s and ’60’s with the HEMI engine… [More…]

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