Roadkill Extra

On this 300th episode, David Freiburger reviews what's gone so far, gives a peak into the future and asks fans to provide input to make the show better than ever.

David Freiburger spills the details on a neglected hulk of a 1972 Dodge Charger that's been owned by either him or Steve Dulcich for a decade.

In the first of a 16-part series, David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich show how to build virtually any engine as they work on a Mopar 360ci V8 they are assembling for a Roadkill Garage project car called Vanishing Paint.

Mike Finnegan and Tony Angelo share outtakes and behind-the-scenes moments from their 1976 Chevy El Camino build. They also introduce the car's former owner and name inspiration, Tex Earle.

David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich debate the finer points of fully cleansing an engine block for assembly after it comes home from the machine shop.

David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich spell out the details of installing a piston onto a connecting rod.

What's the best burnout? Steve Dulcich and David Freiburger address that question and many others in this question-and-answer session based upon queries from fans.

Steve Dulcich explains ring end gap and how to measure and adjust it. He then reveals his personal method of installing rings onto pistons.

Lovable host and master of the awkward yet genius video presentation Steve Dulcich shares his best bloopers and outtakes from Roadkill Garage.

Steve Dulcich and David Freiburger show how to ensure the oil clearance in connecting rod and main journal bearings is within spec.

David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich show the proper techniques for installing a crankshaft in an engine block, complete with measurements for crankshaft endplay.

David Freiburger gives an update on the supercharged 1969 Crusher Impala and discusses upcoming episodes.

David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich install the piston-and-rod assemblies into the engine block. And they use the cheapest and sketchiest piston ring compressor tools -- just as you would during your first assembly experience!

Steve Dulcich gets reacquainted with his hood pile and discovers some pretty rare junk hidden within the infamous heap of leftovers.

David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich talk about piston deck height and how to measure it.

Steve Dulcich and David Freiburger show how to degree a camshaft while also explaining what that means.

David Freiburger and Steve Dulcich give an update on Vanishing Paint, the 1970 Dodge Challenger that was brought back to life with an old 360ci V8.

David Freiburger discusses compression ratio, how it affects engine performance and whether it can be altered. Plus he explains all the details needed to understand in order to use a compression ratio calculator.

Mike Finnegan and Tony Angelo relive all the agony and more in this extended outtake from the failed 1976 Chevy El Camino project.

Steve Dulcich shows how to use the right tools the right way on a harmonic balancer (vibration damper).

Steve Dulcich is on the scene to show how to use a burette to measure the volume of the chambers in cylinder heads. Knowing this displacement in cubic centimeters is critical for determining an engine's compression ratio.

Mike Finnegan is back on Roadkill Extra with another question-and-answer session as he and David Freiburger wait around for parts to show up while on the set of Roadkill.