Gearhead adventures, car rescues, builds, tech, horsepower, history, Americana!

I'm the former TV host of Roadkill, Roadkill Garage, Engine Masters, and more. I used to be the Editor In Chief of the magazines HOT ROD, HOT ROD Deluxe, Car Craft, Rod & Custom, and 4-Wheel & Off-Road. I host the Duct Tape Drags each year. Member of six 200 MPH Clubs. Horsepower junkie. Jeep guy.


David Freiburger

A 540 stroker for 540k subs! The 540ci displacement can be achieved in blocks from several engines families when aftermarket blocks are available, but the Chevy Rat is the most common. The reason the 540 typically demands an aftermarket block is that the 4.500 bore is larger than what can be found in OE blocks. A 4.250 stroke rounds out the displacement math.

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David Freiburger

Check my cameo in the latest ‪@ViceGripGarage‬ epic with my Wagoneer! https://youtu.be/hXu4MS-IKsk?si=wzauv...

1 month ago | [YT] | 3,910

David Freiburger

Hey all! I’m going live at 3:00 PM Pacific, 6:00 Eastern, with a review of 2025, stuff happening for 2026, cars for sale, and a Q and A with viewers! Check the live tab on my channel

1 month ago | [YT] | 2,508

David Freiburger

On the road with my new Dirty Harry car! Look for it coming soon. This car is MINT, and I’m trying to trade it somewhere in the Southwest. See my IG or FB for pics and details.

1 month ago | [YT] | 4,054

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We have a winner! Jamison out of Idaho has won my 1990 Suburban and $5,000 in the “Win Freiburger’s Suburban” sweepstakes! Thank you of you who entered. There are also six winners of signed merch and Stubby Bob Hot Wheels who I will contact in the next week. Happy Holidays to all!

1 month ago | [YT] | 3,137

David Freiburger

My latest video has me putting together a low-buck engine for my Barn Find Bee. Support the cause with this killer T-shirt! Get ‘em here: shop.davidfreiburger.com/

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David Freiburger

This is your VERY LAST CHANCE for a shot at winning my Suburban and $5,000! It’s all over tonight. Get to my shop, stat, and check the rules. Tomorrow is too late. shop.davidfreiburger.com/

2 months ago | [YT] | 1,560

David Freiburger

LAST DAY EVER to get a chance to win my Suburban and $5,000! You too can enjoy a gutless engine, peeling clearcoat, glorious barn doors, and the greatest camping experience in the history of 4x4s! You gotta see the rules on my site right now, and make a purchase or postmark to get entries. Thanks and good luck! shop.davidfreiburger.com/

2 months ago | [YT] | 1,123

David Freiburger

My dream ride could be your dream ride, with $5,000 on top of it. You have TWO DAYS to get a chance to win my Suburban 4x4 and $5k so you can live the barn door life. Or perhaps you’ll win a signed Stubby Bob Hot Wheels. See my store for rules. Hurry. :) shop.davidfreiburger.com/

2 months ago | [YT] | 1,040

David Freiburger

LAST WEEKEND to get entries to win my beloved ‘90 Chevy 4x4 and $5000! This Suburban is worn in, mint, and the greatest road-trip camping stocker of all time, as you saw in a recent video. And, of course BARN DOORS. You can get a chance to win the truck and $5000, or some signed Stubby Bob Hot Wheels, by purchase or post—but you must do it before the weekend is up. See my site for rules: shop.davidfreiburger.com/

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