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From my own research several years ago I know that others have fabricated dipstick tubes from a piece of brake line and a compression to male...
Unfortunately, there are no bolt on header swaps for the 472/500 Cadillac. Big block Chevys have a different bore spacing and exhaust port...
I'll bite..... At a car show. Next question?
Check out bangshift.com.....they just posted an article on the commercial.....
Appears to be an early 472 as previously mentioned. It also has a non-EGR intake manifold and solid flex plate. You are looking at a $200 engine...
OAM, The "MOWOG" stands for Morris Wolesley MG, more or less. Very British. It may be a manifold off of an A-series four banger since the...
The Trimotor was a replica called a Bushmaster, but you would never know to look at it. I watched it take off once, all that noise and you waited...
The Cadillac shown above is a V16 452. They are very hard to tell apart from the V12 370 which they spawned. The 12 has eight bolts in each...
First thing to try is ATF in the oil and run the engine hot. If that doesn't work you should pull the intake manifold. On the 500 Cadillac the...
Although aluminum generally has a higher thermal conductivity coefficient (k) than brass, when you look at the specific alloys used in automotive...
For the big block Cadillac 472 / 500 you will need the parts as well as the expertise with machining and modification. Maximum Torque Specilaties...
I searched a bit and found out that it is 100% propylene glycol. This is the same glycol that is used in home heating systems up here in the...
Zumo, I will offer my opinion, for what it's worth. The THM-400 is a complicated beast. You will be surprised how much stuff is inside that...
Knowing that this is a traditional rod site, I would like to add that the Fiero is not a bad car. In fact, some of todays young gearheads get...
Stewed, To answer your question, the '68 & '69 472's are just as good a motor as the rest of the engine family. The cylinder block is a...
Check out the forum on modifiedcadillac.org for this vintage Cadillacs info and swaps.
Do yourself a favor and search the forums about the big Cadillac. There are lots of urban myths about this engine family, but lots of facts on...
Marine battery disconnect switches are intended for the positive side. Better quality ones have built-in terminals for the alternator wire that...
If you are interested in a factory style heat deflector, I have a suggestion. Search the junkyards for a first generation SAAB 900 Turbo. Built...
Pardon me for jumping in here, but I have a GE Turbosupercharger from a P-38 Lightning sitting in my garage. I would like to find a good home for...
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