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adapt a caddy 500 to a standard trans?

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by twenty gallons, Sep 2, 2013.

  1. twenty gallons
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    Does anyone know of an adapter that will mate a standard stick shift trans to a 500/425 Cadillac engine?
    I want to try something... but I cannot find an adapter to get away from the Auto trans.
     
  2. spiderdeville
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    from BOGOTA,NJ

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  3. randydupree
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    from archer fl

    all you need is a pontiac standard bell housing and a flywheel from an after market supplier.
    I think McLoud or Mc somebody makes the flywheel.

    Then you have to drill the crank for the pilot bushing,
     
  4. Hnstray
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    Hnstray
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    You don't need an "adapter"....you need a Buick, Olds or Pontiac manual shift bell housing......so-called BOP......that block pattern is the same as the Caddy.

    The flywheel may be the more difficult to source......not sure if there is a factory GM
    flywheel that fits, though aftermarket types are available.
     

  5. Swifster
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  6. spiderdeville
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  7. twenty gallons
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    thanks Guys, That is what I needed
     
  8. falconsprint63
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