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 ...

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 ...

Do you have a 7.3L Power Stroke-powered truck with a rusty, leaking oil pan? If so, welcome to the club. This is a common problem, especially in areas where road salt is used. The oil pan on our ...