1964 Cadillac engine swap ...
Fizz
04-18-2004, 08:22 AM
Hi!
I own a 1964 Cad. SDV, witch will be transformed into a
real "sleeper" ...
As you probably know the 429 cui Cad. engine is not built for
performace ..
I´m looking for the simplest possible enginge swap for the car.
I´ve seen adaptor plates to fit a Cadillac, Potiac, Olds or Buick TH350 or 400 to a Chevy engine, and i´m quite interested in a Chevy 454 cui.
But if a Olds 455 fits the transmission right away, the that could be
a better swap i thought.
Olds 455 enginges are cheaper over here (Sweden) than the 454, and
my budget is not so large ..
I´m hoping you guys could help med out with some useful tips!
Thanx in advace!
I own a 1964 Cad. SDV, witch will be transformed into a
real "sleeper" ...
As you probably know the 429 cui Cad. engine is not built for
performace ..
I´m looking for the simplest possible enginge swap for the car.
I´ve seen adaptor plates to fit a Cadillac, Potiac, Olds or Buick TH350 or 400 to a Chevy engine, and i´m quite interested in a Chevy 454 cui.
But if a Olds 455 fits the transmission right away, the that could be
a better swap i thought.
Olds 455 enginges are cheaper over here (Sweden) than the 454, and
my budget is not so large ..
I´m hoping you guys could help med out with some useful tips!
Thanx in advace!
macktoschool
05-11-2004, 03:12 PM
I don't think the Olds motor will bolt up to the tranny. I have a 64 CDV, and although I've built several 455 Olds engines and loved them, am going to use the 500 Caddy motor. If you really want to keep your life simple, I would rebuilt the 429, and just fog the motor. No power problems then.
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