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Less Weight, Better Suspension and Tires vs More Power. What’s Faster?

January 18, 2022 Roadkill Customs
Vehicle weight, suspension, and tires are compared to adding more power to the engine to determine which will actually make you go faster. [More…]
Automotive Vacuum Gauge Engine Tests
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How To Diagnose Common Engine Problems with a Vacuum Gauge

July 5, 2021 Roadkill Customs
One of the easiest, cheapest, and fastest ways to check an engine for serious issues is to perform a vacuum gauge test. [More…]
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…]
Performance GM 6.0L LS Engine
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How To Maximize 6.0L LS Engine Performance ~ 10 Mod Combos Tested

August 27, 2020 Roadkill Customs
Richard Holdener explains and dynos 10 different mod combos including a variety of different heads, cams, and intakes for GM 6.0L LS engines. [More…]
GM SBC Twin Turbo Kit
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Small Block Chevy Twin Turbo Kit for Under $1500

November 18, 2019 Roadkill Customs
For the price, this is the most complete Small Block Chevy Twin Turbo Kit available and has all brand-new, quality parts. [More…]
How To Build a High Performance TH350 or TH400 Transmission
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How To Build a High Performance TH350/TH400 Transmission

February 5, 2019 Roadkill Customs
DEBOSS Garage uses his ’67 Pontiac GTO project as an excuse to go over how to build a high performance TH350 or TH400 transmission. [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…]
HP Tuners 101 Beginners Guide ~ GM ECM Tuning Overview
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HP Tuners 101: Beginners Guide and GM ECM Tuning Overview

December 4, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Take a closer look at HP Tuners and what it is capable of doing for you and your hot rod in this easy to follow beginners guide. [More…]
How To & DIY

How To Become a Carburetor Tuning Expert with an AFR Gauge

November 7, 2018 Roadkill Customs
Become a carburetor tuning expert by tuning by AFR gauge that is easily installed in 30 minutes and what a difference it makes. Parts List. [More…]
E-Charger ~ A Revolutionary Bolt-on Technology
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E-Charger ~ A Revolutionary Bolt-on Electronic Supercharger

October 23, 2018 Roadkill Customs
The E-Charger is a revolutionary new bolt-on technology that increases power without sacrificing fuel economy or emissions. [More…]

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