Hot Rod Engine Oil Pans

How to pick the right small block Chevy oil pan gasket. We look at a 350 Chevy oil pan gasket and help you identify what thick or thin gasket you will need.

How does ZDDP or zinc help my engine live longer, what does ZDDP do and why is it important to use ZDDP oil in my engine?

Looking to swap the venerable LS engine into your hot rod, muscle car, or classic truck? Take a look at our detailed identification guide for Gen III/IV LS engines before you hit the salvage yard or swap meet!

Jeff tackles the task of installing a Big Block Engine into his 1967 Chevelle. Read about the hardships he faced and some of the tricks he learned to make this installation run smoothly.

Follow along as our Expert details his restoration methods for making an engine in an old 1954 Chevy look new again with a little cleaning and refinishing.

Learn how Zach replaces a transmission and breakaway converter in his 55 Chevy, with some helpful tips along the way.

Crate Engine vs Rebuilt: Is Rebuilding an Engine Worth It? Crate engines are often the more affordable option over a purpose-built engine. Some still think a rebuild is cheaper than a crate engine. But is it? That’s what we’re here to find out.

Making great horsepower on a budget is the LS engine family’s claim to fame, but just like any other engine, the more power you ask of it the more you’ll need to spend

Follow this restoration guide as Josh breathes new life back into his Pontiac engine.

LS swaps are nothing new, but they're still a little mysterious to some of us. Here is an overview of what you will need and what you need to know to swap some modern performance into your muscle car, truck, or hot rod!