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1965 Mercedes with BMW E30 Turbo Engine Swap
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1965 Mercedes 190 with BMW E30 Turbo Engine Swap ~ Classy Sleeper

December 26, 2020 Roadkill Customs
This 1965 Mercedes-Benz 190D has had it’s Diesel removed and has been swapped up to a modern BMW E30 turbocharged powerplant. [More…]
1949 Cummins Diesel Ford Truck ~ Photo: ford-trucks.com
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Pikes Peak Hill Climb Record Shattered by a 1949 Ford Truck

September 1, 2020 Roadkill Customs
A new record was set for the fastest diesel vehicle to complete the Pikes Peak Hill Climb by a 1,400 HP Cummins powered 1949 Ford Truck. [More…]
Zip-Tie Drags 2020 In a Borrowed Race Truck
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Racing the 2020 Roadkill Zip-Tie Drags in a Borrowed Turbo Race Truck

August 14, 2020 Mad Scientist Garage
This is a BTS tale of two total strangers and one seriously mashed up race truck having a blast at the 2020 Zip-Tie Drags in Tucson, Arizona. [More…]
Do Electric Turbos Actually Work?
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Do Electric Turbos Actually Work?

December 30, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Do electric turbos actually help improve horsepower and torque? This scientific assessment uses a 900 CFM fan motor used as a turbo on an old RV. [More…]
GM SBC Twin Turbo Kit
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Small Block Chevy Twin Turbo Kit for $1000

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 capable of producing well beyond 750 horsepower with supporting modifications. [More…]
What do turbo part numbers mean?
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Turbo Tech ~ What Do The Part Numbers Mean?

April 25, 2019 Roadkill Customs
We explain what the part numbers mean and also tell you how to convert them to one format to compare across brands. [More…]
Precision Turbo Talks Turbocharger Do's & Don'ts
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Turbocharger Do’s & Don’ts

April 25, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Tristan from Precision Turbo & Engine talks about the do’s and don’t’s of a turbocharger. [More…]
How Turbos Work
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How Turbos Work ~ Holley Performance

April 25, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Turbo Chargers have become one of the most popular methods of forced induction, a sure-fire way to increase the horsepower output… [More…]
5 Things You Should Know When Building a Turbocharged Engine
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5 Things You Should Know When Building a Turbocharged Engine

April 12, 2019 Roadkill Customs
If you’re thinking of building a turbocharged engine, the information in this video will save you a lot of headache, sorrow… and money! [More…]
This VW Karmann Ghia is a Turbocharged Ice Scraper
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This VW Karmann Ghia is a Turbocharged Ice Scraper

April 1, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This Volkswagen Karmann Ghia dubbed “the Ghiaru” was once headed towards the scrap heap. It was saved and got some Subaru power. [More…]
CORRUPTT ~ Ferrari Twin Turbo Powered 1968 Ford Mustang UPDATE
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CORRUPTT ~ Ferrari Twin Turbo Powered 1968 Ford Mustang UPDATE

March 29, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Built by American Legends, CORRUPTT is a fully customized ’68 Mustang muscle car that packs a twin turbo Ferrari engine… See the Build… Also of Interest: CORRUPTT ~ Ferrari Twin Turbo Powered 1968 Ford Mustang [More…]
1,200HP Twin Turbo 1970 Pontiac Firebird Build
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1,200HP Twin Turbo 1970 Pontiac Firebird Build

March 26, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Hand Built Cars 1970 Pontiac Firebird Twin Turbo 1200HP Build Project Builder: tcronkright As a new member to this community I am excited to introduce a project I am working on in connection with the [More…]
Power Adder Pros And Cons
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Power Adder Pros And Cons

March 23, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Installing a power adder is a great way to increase power and torque in your vehicle. There are several different options available. [More…]
Honda S2000 Engine Swapped Ford Model A
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Honda S2000 Engine Swapped Ford Model A

February 24, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Inside Ricky Boada’s Ford Model A with a Honda S2000 engine swap. Ricky shows you around, drives around, and goes over future turbo plans. [More…]
1966 Ford Fairlane 427 Twin Turbo Street or Strip RestoMod Build
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1966 Ford Fairlane 427 Twin Turbo Street/Strip RestoMod Build

February 11, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Builder V8 Billy’s 1966 Ford Fairlane Twin Turbo 427 RestoMod was built for Street and Strip. [More…]
CORRUPTT ~ Ferrari Twin Turbo Powered 1968 Ford Mustang Build
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CORRUPTT ~ Ferrari Twin Turbo Powered 1968 Ford Mustang Build

January 31, 2019 Roadkill Customs
Built by American Legends, CORRUPTT is a fully customized ’68 Mustang muscle car that packs a twin turbo Ferrari engine. Watch the build. [More…]
Will DIY Forced Induction Make More Horsepower
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Twin Turdos: Will DIY Forced Induction Make More Horsepower?

January 28, 2019 Roadkill Customs
We were looking at a fan setup in one of our offices and thought to ourselves “hey, we could make a turbo out of that for ‘almost’ free”. [More…]
Custom 1932 Willys Aircraft Refueling Truck Build
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1932 Willys Turbo Diesel Dually Refueling Truck Build

January 20, 2019 Roadkill Customs
This 1932 Willys is an aircraft themed build dubbed “Low Standard” was built by Eddies Rod & Custom in Ceder Rapids, Iowa [More…]

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