Automotive Technical and Reference Information

Our automotive technical and reference resources are here to make your life easier and to help you find answers faster. From decimal/fraction charts to interactive calculators; from quick look-ups and cross-reference tools to general automotive information and videos to guide you through…

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Technical Info

Does Higher Octane Fuel Deliver Better Performance and Efficiency?

July 10, 2023 Roadkill Customs Technical Info

A series of tests to compare different octane levels to determine whether higher octane fuel is worth the additional cost. [More…]

Technical Info

1961-65 Chevrolet 409 ~ The Ultimate Budget High-Performance V8

January 5, 2019 Roadkill Customs Technical Info

For the 1961 model year, Chevrolet debuted one of its most legendary V8 engines of all time, the 409 cubic-inch V8. [More…]

Ideas

4 Rat Rod Air Ride Suspension Designs That Lay Body and Ride Smooth

January 12, 2019 Roadkill Customs Ideas, Technical Info

Village Customs Rat Rod Shop shows you four distinct types of rat rod air suspension setups that will lay body and ride smoothly. [More…]

References, Charts, and Part Identification

Math, Conversions, and Equivalents

• Automotive Math Formulas and Conversions
• Decimal Equivalents of Common Fractions
• Equivalent of Wire and Sheet Metal Gauges in Inches

Part and Vehicle Identification

• Axle Flange Housing Identification
• Differential Identification Chart
• Early Ford Beam Axle Identification and Dimensions
• Popular Automatic Transmission Identification Chart

• 1902-2007 GM Vehicle Specification Sheets
• 1946-53 American Classic Car Technical Sheets
• Classic Vehicle Identification Sheets

• GM Body Style Codes
• Mopar Body Style Codes

• How To Decode Ford Part Numbers

• Chevrolet Engine Block Numbers
• Ford Engine Block Numbers
• Mopar Engine Block Numbers

Engine

• Alternator Wire Gauge Size Chart
  • How To Test and Troubleshoot Alternators
• Calculate the Size of Carburetor Needed in CFM
• Connecting Rod Ratios
• Firing Orders, Distributor Location, Rotation Direction
  • How To Set Ignition Timing
• LS Engine Specifications and History
  • LS Swap Essentials: What You Need To Know
  • There’s an LS Engine Swap for Every Build Budget

• Popular V8 Engine Swap Dimension Chart
• OBD / OBD-II Diagnostic Trouble Code Look-Up

• More Engine Information and Articles…

Transmission

• Popular Automatic Transmission Identification Chart
• Popular Automatic Transmission Dimensions
• Popular Manual Transmission Dimensions
• Transmission Gear Ratio Chart
• Transmission Cross Reference

• More Transmission Information and Articles…

• Engine / Transmission / Chassis Donor Search

Sizing and Dimensions

• Determining Proper Exhaust Tubing Size
• Determining Steering Spline Size
• Guide to Wires and Fuses

• Old Tire Size Guide: Radials, Poly/Fibers, Bias-Ply’s, Cheater & Drag Slicks
• Rear-End Widths of Classic American Cars
• Wheelbase Measurement Cross-Reference
• Wheelbase Measurements for Popular Classic Cars
• Wheel Bolt Pattern Cross Reference

• Early Ford Beam Axle Identification and Dimensions
• Popular Automatic Transmission Dimensions
• Popular Manual Transmission Dimensions
• Popular V8 Engine Swap Dimension Chart

• More Measurements and Dimensions…

Hot Rod Glossary, Terms

• Glossary of Automotive Paint Terms
• Glossary of Hot Rod of Terms
• Glossary of Racing Terms

• Traditional Hot Rod Reference Books You Should Own

Calculators

• Calculate the Size of Carburetor Needed in CFM
• Differential Gear Ratio Calculator
• Engine Displacement Calculator
• Engine Compression Ratio Calculator
• Horsepower Gain from Additional Blower Pressure Calculator
• Speed Potential Calculator for Ring Gear and Pinion Changes
• Tire Change / Speedometer Change Calculator

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