Read more: How To Clean Your Car's Engine Bay: A Step-By-Step Guide According to Vehicle History, the Chevy 305 small-block V8 came about due to the oil crisis that began in the fall of 1973.

Invented by Frenchman Leon Levavasseur to power airplanes, the mighty V8 has become an icon of American automotive history. Cadillac introduced America to the V8 motor in 1914, and the car ...