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.

Throughout the time Chevrolet offered the third-generation ... or the tuned port injected (TPI) 305 V8. The standard engine came with a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic while the L69 was ...