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mvfd70 · 06-22-2007, 02:14 PM

Will an engine out of a front wheel drive vehicle work in a truck? I'm looking at a Cadillac engine but it is in a front wheel drive car. Is there a way to convert it to rear wheel drive?

**Palf70Step** · 06-22-2007, 02:40 PM

Yes it will work. You'll need the appropriate RWD tranny to hook to it though. Rememeber that Caddy does not use the same tranny/engine bolt pattern as Chevy. But a tranny from a RWD Buick, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, or Caddy will work. Of course you'll have other issues, like motor mounts, accessories, exhaust, and driveshaft. All very easily worked out though.

dave2953 · 06-22-2007, 03:46 PM

It's been discussed on here before IIRC. The Northstar motors aren't that great IMO. They burn quite a lot of oil and I've seen them leak it pretty bad, too. They have a fix for the leak, but it was around 2K for the repair back when I was working at a Caddy dealership. The starter is also under the intake, which is a little

if you ask me. They do put out quite a bit of power, and as Palf70 said they can be made to work. Good luck with whatever you decide.

mvfd70 · 06-22-2007, 11:40 PM

Thanks. Don't know what I want to do. I've got a few options and still trying to decide.

06-22-2007, 02:14 PM	#1
mvfd70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opdyke, IL Posts: 775	Motor question Will an engine out of a front wheel drive vehicle work in a truck? I'm looking at a Cadillac engine but it is in a front wheel drive car. Is there a way to convert it to rear wheel drive? __________________ 1978 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton 400 small block. 2000 F-250 Powerstroke 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL

06-22-2007, 02:40 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,836	Re: Motor question Yes it will work. You'll need the appropriate RWD tranny to hook to it though. Rememeber that Caddy does not use the same tranny/engine bolt pattern as Chevy. But a tranny from a RWD Buick, Pontiac, Oldsmobile, or Caddy will work. Of course you'll have other issues, like motor mounts, accessories, exhaust, and driveshaft. All very easily worked out though. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 06-22-2007 at 02:41 PM.

06-22-2007, 03:46 PM	#3
dave2953 Dave's not here, man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Winder, Georgia Posts: 2,000	Re: Motor question It's been discussed on here before IIRC. The Northstar motors aren't that great IMO. They burn quite a lot of oil and I've seen them leak it pretty bad, too. They have a fix for the leak, but it was around 2K for the repair back when I was working at a Caddy dealership. The starter is also under the intake, which is a little if you ask me. They do put out quite a bit of power, and as Palf70 said they can be made to work. Good luck with whatever you decide. __________________ - 2014 VW Jetta - 2015 VW Jetta - 1966 Ford F-250 Last edited by dave2953; 06-22-2007 at 03:47 PM.

06-22-2007, 11:40 PM	#4
mvfd70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Opdyke, IL Posts: 775	Re: Motor question Thanks. Don't know what I want to do. I've got a few options and still trying to decide. __________________ 1978 Chevrolet Silverado 3/4 ton 400 small block. 2000 F-250 Powerstroke 2002 GMC Yukon Denali XL

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