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Dual Electric Cooling Fans
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Electric Cooling Fans 101: What the Pros Know that YOU Don’t

January 31, 2024 Roadkill Customs
Old Anvil Speed Shop is tackling keeping things cool, especially with a powerful Whipple supercharger generating around 900 horsepower. [More…]
Big Brake Upgrade
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Is Bigger Always Better? Talking Big Brake Upgrades With Wilwood Brakes

January 31, 2024 Roadkill Customs
Mark Houlahan and Mike Hamrick from Wilwood Disc Brakes discuss whether bigger is always better in the realm of brake upgrades. [More…]
Ford Model A and B Bangers
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Banger Basics: The Essential Pre-War Model A Hot Rod How-To

January 9, 2024 Roadkill Customs
Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned banger enthusiast, this series promises to elevate your understanding and appreciation of Bangers. [More…]
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The Impact of Fuel Temperature on Engine Performance

November 1, 2023 Roadkill Customs
Freiburger, Dulcich, and Brule embark on a quest to unravel the mysteries surrounding fuel temperature and its impact on engine performance. [More…]
LS Engine Heads, Cam, and Intake
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Unlocking LS Power: Heads, Cam, or Intake – The Ultimate Upgrade Dilemma!

October 20, 2023 Roadkill Customs
LS Heads, Cam, or Intake? We’ll delve into the age-old debate and guide you through each upgrade to help you make an informed decision. [More…]
LS, Hemi, and Coyote Engines
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What is the Best Choice for an Engine Swap? LS vs. Hemi vs. Coyote

October 17, 2023 Roadkill Customs
Explore the history and the pros and cons of LS, Hemi, and Coyote engines, helping you make an informed choice for your next project. [More…]
Junkyard LS Engine on the Dyno
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Is a Junkyard 6.0L LS Engine Worth the Extra Bucks Over a 5.3?

October 2, 2023 Roadkill Customs
Tony explores the 5.3-liter and the 6.0-liter LS engines. Is that extra 0.7 liters of displacement worth the extra money? [More…]
Engine Oil
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Oil Viscosity: Does the Thickness of Your Oil Matter?

August 2, 2023 Roadkill Customs
David Frieburger explores the intricacies of oil viscosity and its impact on engine performance with sponsor, Driven Oil. [More…]
The Carb Cheater App and Engine Bay
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The Carb Cheater: Revolutionizing Carburetor Tuning for Classic Car Enthusiasts

July 11, 2023 Roadkill Customs
We explore Luke’s innovative solution, The Carb Cheater, which aims to simplify and streamline carburetor tuning for classic car enthusiasts. [More…]
Gas Cans with 87, 91, and 93 Octane Fuel
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Does Higher Octane Fuel Deliver Better Performance and Efficiency?

July 10, 2023 Roadkill Customs
A series of tests to compare different octane levels to determine whether higher octane fuel is worth the additional cost. [More…]

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