Like they say, "It is what it is." That's exactly what we said when we tried to stuff a big-block into our A-body El Camino. For a lot of us shade-tree type mechanics out there, sometimes a build or ...

It’s no secret that when a manufacturer builds a vehicle, it’s actually nothing more than a series of compromises. Engineering wants one thing, but production demands another, legal something else, ...

The Chevrolet Performance ZZ454 we're dropping in our 1966 Chevelle Malibu doesn't come configured as a plug-and-play drop-in for an A-body—you have to change (swap) the oil pan. And changing the oil ...

The oil pan is attached to the bottom of the engine with bolts and is the reservoir for oil that gets pumped throughout the engine to lubricate, clean and cool moving parts. A pump forces the oil from ...

Replacing the oil pan gasket on my BMW E46 330ci to stop leaks and keep the engine running smoothly. Step-by-step process covering removal, cleaning, and installation. Heavy snow warning as 11 inches ...