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sam79 · 05-12-2004, 04:47 PM

Hi all,

Is it possible to mount a Cadillac engine in our trucks? And if it's possible is it easy or is it a tough job to do. What do I have to buy to make it fit?
I'm asking this cause I can buy a 472 Caddy engine for a nice price and I'm thinking of buying it for my truck.
I think it may cause some problems with the motor mounts and the tranny but what more can you think of. Does anyone have any experience in this?
Please help?

fede · 05-12-2004, 05:13 PM

You can easily fit the 472 in the truck but you will need to fabricate motor mounts for the truck. You will also need to make sure you get the transmission to go with the motor. To the best of my knowledge the bell housing pattern on the cadillac motor is not the same as that of a chevrolet motor. Also make sure you get the pulleys and accessories you need.

I am planning to put the same motor in my '55 2nd series pickup.

Good Luck

sam79 · 05-12-2004, 05:39 PM

I've got a tranny with an Oldsmobile bolt pattern in it now, is that the same bolt pattern as a Caddy engine?

Cole's 87 · 05-12-2004, 05:40 PM

If you have a chevy transmission this will help you keep the cost down not having to get a BOP trans

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...95&prmenbr=361

here is a couple of links to some performance parts for the caddi engines

http://cad500parts.com/

http://users.elknet.net/mts/

Here is a Caddi motor I wouldnt mind having in my truck.

TOMMAY · 05-12-2004, 06:36 PM

http://www.geocities.com/caddyoneton/Home.html

Jonboy · 05-12-2004, 06:56 PM

the Olds has the same bellhousing pattern as the Cadillac Engine. That sounds like a very good swap.

Tom · 05-12-2004, 07:09 PM

If you want an overdrive the 2004R will bolt right up to the caddy also.....

**crossy** · 05-12-2004, 07:28 PM

the caddy 472/500 is a torque load of fun and will bolt right to your olds tranny. A COMPLETE engine with accessories is the only way to go though. DAVE

sam79 · 05-13-2004, 04:59 PM

Thanks you all. I hope the guy replies to my email soon. I've sent him an email that I would like to buy the engine last Tuesday but he has not replied yet. I'll keep my fingers crossed!

lux hauler · 05-23-2004, 09:53 AM

Did ya get it?
Don't know if you've seen it but I posted some info on the 500 that I'm going to be putting in my '72......it's in the engine section of this board.
Here are two good boards for Caddy big blocks.
http://www.cowboyseven.us/forum/index.php
http://www.hwforums.com/2089/
MTS ( http://www.500cid.com/mts/cat/index.htm ) has some pretty good tech tips too.

lofat · 05-23-2004, 05:20 PM

i have nothing constructive to add accept that i had a 71 coupe deville with a 472 (69K orig miles) and even in that heavy azz car it got up and boogied. i always saw it as a monte carlo on steroids.

05-12-2004, 04:47 PM	#1
sam79 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hilversum, The Netherlands Posts: 74	Cadillac engine in our trucks? Hi all, Is it possible to mount a Cadillac engine in our trucks? And if it's possible is it easy or is it a tough job to do. What do I have to buy to make it fit? I'm asking this cause I can buy a 472 Caddy engine for a nice price and I'm thinking of buying it for my truck. I think it may cause some problems with the motor mounts and the tranny but what more can you think of. Does anyone have any experience in this? Please help? __________________ Sam 79 The Netherlands '79 GMC c15 '72 VW beetle http://home.zonnet.nl/sandercalis

05-12-2004, 05:39 PM	#3
sam79 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hilversum, The Netherlands Posts: 74	I've got a tranny with an Oldsmobile bolt pattern in it now, is that the same bolt pattern as a Caddy engine? __________________ Sam 79 The Netherlands '79 GMC c15 '72 VW beetle http://home.zonnet.nl/sandercalis

05-12-2004, 06:36 PM	#5
TOMMAY Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mobile,Al Posts: 163	http://www.geocities.com/caddyoneton/Home.html __________________ 76 Silverado 74 Vette

05-12-2004, 06:56 PM	#6
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	the Olds has the same bellhousing pattern as the Cadillac Engine. That sounds like a very good swap. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

05-12-2004, 07:09 PM	#7
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	If you want an overdrive the 2004R will bolt right up to the caddy also..... __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

05-12-2004, 05:13 PM	#2
fede Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Pasadena, TX Posts: 7	You can easily fit the 472 in the truck but you will need to fabricate motor mounts for the truck. You will also need to make sure you get the transmission to go with the motor. To the best of my knowledge the bell housing pattern on the cadillac motor is not the same as that of a chevrolet motor. Also make sure you get the pulleys and accessories you need. I am planning to put the same motor in my '55 2nd series pickup. Good Luck

05-12-2004, 05:40 PM	#4
Cole's 87 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 272	If you have a chevy transmission this will help you keep the cost down not having to get a BOP trans http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...95&prmenbr=361 here is a couple of links to some performance parts for the caddi engines http://cad500parts.com/ http://users.elknet.net/mts/ Here is a Caddi motor I wouldnt mind having in my truck.

05-12-2004, 07:28 PM	#8
crossy Oh,you can't buy that new Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Pennsville,N.J. 08070, USA Posts: 2,039	the caddy 472/500 is a torque load of fun and will bolt right to your olds tranny. A COMPLETE engine with accessories is the only way to go though. DAVE __________________ "been there, done that, ruined the T-shirt". 2007 LBZ GMC Sierra, ECSB 2006 LM7 RCSB Silverado 98 Vortec project. 94,3500,6.5L 4L80 81 SWB GMC POS finally gone 73 Pinto, stock, w/CragarSS's-eww LOTS of Cummins trucks.

05-13-2004, 04:59 PM	#9
sam79 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hilversum, The Netherlands Posts: 74	Thanks you all. I hope the guy replies to my email soon. I've sent him an email that I would like to buy the engine last Tuesday but he has not replied yet. I'll keep my fingers crossed! __________________ Sam 79 The Netherlands '79 GMC c15 '72 VW beetle http://home.zonnet.nl/sandercalis

05-23-2004, 09:53 AM	#10
lux hauler Psycho-billy Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: about 40 miles west of Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,591	Did ya get it? Don't know if you've seen it but I posted some info on the 500 that I'm going to be putting in my '72......it's in the engine section of this board. Here are two good boards for Caddy big blocks. http://www.cowboyseven.us/forum/index.php http://www.hwforums.com/2089/ MTS ( http://www.500cid.com/mts/cat/index.htm ) has some pretty good tech tips too. __________________ '72 C-10 350 w/Lunati Voodoo cam (207/213, .437/.454), Performer intake, 625 Road Demon Jr. and Hooker headers. Support your community, support yourself. Buy local, buy American (or Canadian).

05-23-2004, 05:20 PM	#11
lofat Rollin' Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Hayward, California Posts: 240	i have nothing constructive to add accept that i had a 71 coupe deville with a 472 (69K orig miles) and even in that heavy azz car it got up and boogied. i always saw it as a monte carlo on steroids. __________________ :: 1977 C10 cheyenne :: :: 1973 new yorker brougham :: for sale - $1,500 lofat productions



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