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Roadkill Garage Season 6, Episode 8: Closer to Perfection: The '56 Chevy!
The "COVID-350"-powered, six-speed '56 Chevy Bel Air may sport 500 hp, but it is far from perfection. In this episode of Roadkill Garage, Freiburger and Dulcich bring it closer to reaching their goals with some weight reduction, suspension modifications and a new 9-inch rear end. Watch Roadkill Garage Season 6, Episode 8 Closer to Perfection: The '56 Chevy! in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of Roadkill Garage Season 6, Episode 8 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Bang-Shifting Cougar and Two New Projects!
The ‘67 Cougar powered by a Windsor-based 360ci stroker and backed by a four-speed is back! Almost. Freiburger and Dulcich try to fix a multitude of issues and get it back on the road. Then they take a detour with another project, the F-Rod ’31 Model A!
F-Rod Begins and Cougar Ends!
Freiburger and Dulcich actually get the Bang-Shifting Cougar back on the road only to have trouble once again. As Dulcich sorts out some shifting issues, Freiburger gets started on the F-Rod '31 Model A. With a naturally-aspirated 572 big-block Chevy V8, he hopes his dream drag machine will run 8s in the quarter mile.
Wiring Explained: F-Rod Progress and Gargantuwagon Regress!
Freiburger and Dulcich make some significant progress on the F-Rod, and David goes deep into the automotive wiring abyss, teaching all the tips and tricks he knows for correctly wiring a hot rod. The guys also get reacquainted with the reacquired '68 Chrysler Town & Country known as the Gargantuwagon.
It's Alive: The F-Rod Lives!
Freiburger and Dulcich get the F-Rod 1931 Model A fired up and ready for racing. After finishing up the 572 big-block Chevy V8, installing the crank trigger ignition system, and sorting through every mechanical gremlin on the car, the hopes of running naturally-aspirated 8s in the quarter mile have never been closer to becoming a reality.
Fail Guy vs. The V-10: Work Truck Battle
You can't beat a good work truck, but you can certainly beat on them. Freiburger and Dulcich do just that through a series of challenges to find out which is better: David's '99 Dodge Ram 2500 V10 4x4 with a five-speed stick or Steve's '73 K20 Chevy 4x4 with a 350ci V8 known as the "Fail Guy." Will Dulcich dominate, or with the Fail Guy live up to its namesake?
Fast Times at RKG: The F-Rod Rules!
After a long build, the F-Rod finally does what it's made to do: run fast and look awesome doing it! Freiburger and Dulcich get some extra help from Sam Strube to finish the '31 Model A and take it to the track. Watch now to find out if the guys make David's dream of running 8s in the quarter mile with the 572ci naturally aspirated Chevy V8 come true.
General Mayhem Returns to Its 440 Roots!
The legendary '68 Dodge Charger known as General Mayhem gets stripped of its 707-hp Hellcat engine and all the accompanying electronics, as Freiburger and Dulcich vow to take it from the dragstrip setup back to its motorhome 440-powered V8 and gravel-chucking roots.
Closer to Perfection: The '56 Chevy!
The "COVID-350"-powered, six-speed '56 Chevy Bel Air may sport 500 hp, but it is far from perfection. In this episode of Roadkill Garage, Freiburger and Dulcich bring it closer to reaching their goals with some weight reduction, suspension modifications and a new 9-inch rear end.
Back to the Track in the '56 Chevy Field Car!
Freiburger and Dulcich finish up the '56 Chevy Field Car build with new coilover front suspension, new gears for their 9-inch rear end, a ported intake and a slew of other modifications in order to get the car down the dragstrip for its best time to date. No rear gears were harmed in the filming of this episode.
1967 Cougar Die-Hard Redemption!
Steve Dulcich enlists the help of crew member and fellow '80s action-movie enthusiast Wiley Stevens to get the '67 Bang Shifting Cougar back on the road. The guys install a new trans, suspension, and custom hood, among other upgrades. Will the Cougar continue to eat up transmissions, or will it manage spectacular burnouts?
Crop Duster Runs 10s!
The 1970 Plymouth Crop Duster has been a project car for over half a decade, and now it's a truly mint 10-second street car. Freiburger and Dulcich take the freshly painted and finished Crop Duster with its new 440 V8 to the track, before overcoming myriad issues and setbacks to finally achieve their elusive 10-second time slip.
General Mayhem Restoration!
Freiburger and Dulcich begin piecing the General Mayhem '68 Dodge Charger back together. With the body back after Chris Birdsong's unbelievable sheet metal and structure replacements, the guys go through every bit of the process of getting the Mayhem back to its 440 big-block-powered version.
440 Powered General Mayhem Is Back!
The General Mayhem '68 Dodge Charger is back together and better than ever, with its 440 big-block powerplant and rust-free sheet metal! Freiburger and Dulcich finish piecing the Mayhem together and include what will hopefully be some engine-saving modifications before hitting the road for proper break-in procedures, aka burnouts!