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BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 07-26-2013, 03:45 PM

So i guess i'm rescuing another truck.

Thing is i opened the hood and was shocked. Looks like a dodge motor to me. Please someone chime in if they know this motor? Is there any value to keep it? I will post more pics once i get the truck after i get back off vacation.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-26-2013, 04:04 PM

I vote on Cadillac my self. It has a hei and delco alt
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GASoline71 · 07-26-2013, 04:05 PM

It's got a GM HEI in it. Looks like a big BOP or maybe a Caddy.

Gary

Fantom · 07-26-2013, 04:06 PM

I'm pretty sure that's a Buick.

Could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure.

**Ol Blue K20** · 07-26-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

It's got a GM HEI in it. Looks like a big BOP or maybe a Caddy.

Gary

I forgot Buick had front dist need pics of valve covers and intake
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BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 07-26-2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I forgot Buick had front dist need pics of valve covers and intake
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Only pic i've got of the motor. It was covered under the hood. I hope the motor is worth something and not a boat anchor.

BigWheelBob · 07-26-2013, 04:36 PM

Itsa 500 Cadillac, 74-76 years probably. Makes great power, clean it up and leave it in there, nothing wrong with that.

GASoline71 · 07-26-2013, 04:43 PM

Oh... it's a boat anchor... a boat anchor that will make damn near 500 lbft of TQ!

Gary

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 07-26-2013, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BigWheelBob

Itsa 500 Cadillac, 74-76 years probably. Makes great power, clean it up and leave it in there, nothing wrong with that.

Not doubting you but how do you know? What gives it away? So i'm assuming its got definite value......

GASoline71 · 07-26-2013, 04:56 PM

I don't know about value... I know it costs an arm and a leg to rebuild one, and I think Edelbrock is the only one that makes an aftermarket intake for them. You can damn near shave off 200 pounds by replacing the cast iron intake with an aluminum unit.

Gary

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 07-26-2013, 05:24 PM

Looked online and if thats what it is they are not cheap engines.

mmiddle · 07-26-2013, 06:50 PM

I concur in that I do think it is a mid 70's 472 Caddy. Great motor that makes a lot of low RPM power. As far as value???? probably low very low unless you find someone restoring an old Sedan DeVille. I would yank it and put a SBC back in the truck.

50mercfan · 07-26-2013, 08:02 PM

yep, mid 70's 472/500 cadillac. not worth any real money. expect very easy burn outs and if you drive it real easy it'll get 7 to 8 mpg.

**MidLifer** · 07-26-2013, 09:38 PM

Back in 99 I was driving around in a 76 Eldorado convertible with the 500 in it. I had a guy want to buy the car from me for the engine, said it was for a dragster. Wanted to pay me about $1500. The car was worth more than that so I sent him packing.

Right now on eBay I just saw a full 500 asking $1699 and a core bare block asking $350. Also a bunch of rebuild kits for the 500.

I wouldn't write that engine off so quickly.

1972RedNeck · 07-26-2013, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 50mercfan

yep, mid 70's 472/500 cadillac. not worth any real money. expect very easy burn outs and if you drive it real easy it'll get 7 to 8 mpg.

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Originally Posted by Hottrucks

I throw this out there and you can flame if you want but here goes

I have a 472 caddy in my C 10 with a th 400...mileage with my foot out of it around town is 19 to 20.

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Originally Posted by GASoline71

I don't know about value... I know it costs an arm and a leg to rebuild one, and I think Edelbrock is the only one that makes an aftermarket intake for them. You can damn near shave off 200 pounds by replacing the cast iron intake with an aluminum unit.

Gary

You can buy spacers to run a 460 intake on it. Go figure.

My brother and I had a 472 we stuffed in a '70 highboy. It had 130,000 miles on it and not even a hint of a lip at the top of the cylinder. The blocks had a really high nickel content.

You know it was a 472 that powered the fastest gasoline powered vehicle right?

BigWheelBob · 07-27-2013, 03:02 PM

the reason i say 74-76 500 is the 472 was done in 74, and with the eloctronic ign showing up in 73-74, it is just a good guess. Of course the only real way to tell is to dissassemble and check it out. I am attaching this page here for some pretty good Cadillac engine reading.

http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/w...utor_and_wires

72chevyk10 · 07-27-2013, 03:40 PM

looks like caddy to me. my grama has a 76 with a 500. dodge big blocks the dist points to the pass side.

**special-K** · 07-28-2013, 10:21 AM

Keep it in there if it's running ok. It took work to put it in,it's not all that uncommon of a swap,when folks get educated they usually like it,and it'll take some effort to swap back...even if you have an engine sitting ready to toss in.

burnin oil · 07-29-2013, 08:15 AM

Big problem is hopping one up. Last time I looked any performance parts were bank. Great motors but take alot of money and work to make any real RPMs. Not a big deal if the truck has high gears in it but would probably not be your friend with a set of 4.10s. I want to say that the valvetrain needed attention for anything past 4200 RPMs. If the truck is a stick the bellhousing is worth a ton of money to the right person as the 472/500 never had a stick option. I would leave it and enjoy it till it blows.

BADPURPLE70CHEVY · 07-29-2013, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by burnin oil

Big problem is hopping one up. Last time I looked any performance parts were bank. Great motors but take alot of money and work to make any real RPMs. Not a big deal if the truck has high gears in it but would probably not be your friend with a set of 4.10s. I want to say that the valvetrain needed attention for anything past 4200 RPMs. If the truck is a stick the bellhousing is worth a ton of money to the right person as the 472/500 never had a stick option. I would leave it and enjoy it till it blows.

Plans are to pull motor out. May have a buyer lined up.

1972RedNeck · 07-29-2013, 02:12 PM

I'd drive that sucker around a bit. You might fall in love.

MARKDTN · 07-29-2013, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 50mercfan

yep, mid 70's 472/500 cadillac. not worth any real money. expect very easy burn outs and if you drive it real easy it'll get 7 to 8 mpg.

I had a '71 Eldorado convertible with a 500. It got 12 mpg no matter fast or slow, hot or cold outside.

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Fantom Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hattiesburg, Ms Posts: 65	Re: Dodge motor in a chevy? Help please? I'm pretty sure that's a Buick. Could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure.

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BigWheelBob Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Muskegon, Michigan Posts: 11	Re: Dodge motor in a chevy? Help please? Itsa 500 Cadillac, 74-76 years probably. Makes great power, clean it up and leave it in there, nothing wrong with that.

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BADPURPLE70CHEVY 406 Powered Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: waynesville,n.c. Posts: 877	Re: Dodge motor in a chevy? Help please? Looked online and if thats what it is they are not cheap engines. __________________ 70 GMC 68 c10 2002 silverado 72 4x4

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mmiddle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Forestburg, Texas Posts: 659	Re: Dodge motor in a chevy? Help please? I concur in that I do think it is a mid 70's 472 Caddy. Great motor that makes a lot of low RPM power. As far as value???? probably low very low unless you find someone restoring an old Sedan DeVille. I would yank it and put a SBC back in the truck. __________________ Mark Jesus is the Way! 2003 2500HD CCLB Duramax/Ali (Clifford) 2014 2SS/RS black on black Camaro (Betty) 2006 Pontiac SOLSTICE silver/black (Lula-Bell) 1970 C/10 Short Wide (Peggy) 1964 C/10 Short Step (Hambone) RIP Jimmy Hamilton Thank you for the trucks

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50mercfan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: henderson ky Posts: 196	Re: Dodge motor in a chevy? Help please? yep, mid 70's 472/500 cadillac. not worth any real money. expect very easy burn outs and if you drive it real easy it'll get 7 to 8 mpg.

07-26-2013, 09:38 PM	#14
MidLifer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South NJ Posts: 1,269	Re: Dodge motor in a chevy? Help please? Back in 99 I was driving around in a 76 Eldorado convertible with the 500 in it. I had a guy want to buy the car from me for the engine, said it was for a dragster. Wanted to pay me about $1500. The car was worth more than that so I sent him packing. Right now on eBay I just saw a full 500 asking $1699 and a core bare block asking $350. Also a bunch of rebuild kits for the 500. I wouldn't write that engine off so quickly.

07-27-2013, 03:02 PM	#16
BigWheelBob Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Muskegon, Michigan Posts: 11	Re: Dodge motor in a chevy? Help please? the reason i say 74-76 500 is the 472 was done in 74, and with the eloctronic ign showing up in 73-74, it is just a good guess. Of course the only real way to tell is to dissassemble and check it out. I am attaching this page here for some pretty good Cadillac engine reading. http://www.crankshaftcoalition.com/w...utor_and_wires

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Dodge motor in a chevy? Help please? Keep it in there if it's running ok. It took work to put it in,it's not all that uncommon of a swap,when folks get educated they usually like it,and it'll take some effort to swap back...even if you have an engine sitting ready to toss in. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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burnin oil Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Eastern TN Posts: 1,921	Re: Dodge motor in a chevy? Help please? Big problem is hopping one up. Last time I looked any performance parts were bank. Great motors but take alot of money and work to make any real RPMs. Not a big deal if the truck has high gears in it but would probably not be your friend with a set of 4.10s. I want to say that the valvetrain needed attention for anything past 4200 RPMs. If the truck is a stick the bellhousing is worth a ton of money to the right person as the 472/500 never had a stick option. I would leave it and enjoy it till it blows.



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