grumpyvette Posted May 20, 2005 Share Posted May 20, 2005 IM amazed that theres not several 472-500 CADDY V8 powered (Z) cars, engine size is between the small block and big block chevy, weights closer to the small block, , they came with turbo 400 trans attached in some of the cars headers flanges are available, and 500 ft lbs of tq and 375 hp is so easy to get its ludacris, engines are cheap in salvage yards http://www.500cid.com/ http://www.caddyinfo.com/ http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Pit/9364/ http://www.chrfab.com/Engines.htm comments?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nikolai Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 I'm planning on using the 4.0 aurora version of the northstar if that counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93anthracite Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 I'm planning on using the 4.0 aurora version of the northstar if that counts. a friend and I were discussing engines the other day and he brought this one up. Care to share some details on it (redline, torque, hp, modability, weight, etc)? Weren't all of those cars FWD; what are your plans to get around that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted May 21, 2005 Author Share Posted May 21, 2005 NO they were not ALL FWD some 472-500 caddys were RWD,cars and ALL those engines can be bolted to TH400 transmisions with the correct bolt pattern check some of the links, 400hp/500 ft lbs is easy to get,redline depends on components used but stock 5000 rpm is about max this cam http://www.cranecams.com/?show=browseParts&lvl=2&prt=5&Vehicle_Type=Auto&Cylinders=8&Engine_Make=CADILLAC&Year=1970&Engine_Size=368-500%20C.I.&partNumber=1020631&partType=camshaft and this intake Cadillac 472-500 V8 Performer Cadillac (idle-5500 rpm) This Performer is designed for 1968-76 Cadillac 472 and 500 cubic-inch engines. For either square- or spread-bore carbs, #2115 is the first intake designed specifically for high-performance Cadillacs using standard heads. Like all Edelbrock Performers, this manifold increases torque and horsepower from idle to 5500 rpm. The broad power band is ideal for high-performance street and engine swap applications. Specs on this non-EGR manifold include a carb pad height that’s 3" taller than stock. Dropped divider wall evens air/fuel ratio throughout the rpm range. Stock air conditioning compressor will not fit. Performer Cadillac .....#2115* work well together parts are available http://www.powerpro2000.com/lb_cadillac.htm http://www.performanceunlimited.com/documents/engineweights.html http://users.elknet.net/mts/page14.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280z-racer Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 there was a guy at the Z-car nationals that had a cad engine punched to 512 cid. but that was like 2 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JAMIE T Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 A hot rodder friend of mine has been wanting me to put a 500 caddy in a Z for the 3 years. Look closely at the valve covers on the engine Grumpy posted. They are Ford 460 valve covers. The race Ford Motorsport ones. Nice Caddy plate attached to them. Also for the Aurora guy, you can use the trans from a '93+ Fody V6. It is a World Class T5 with the 60* V6 bellhousing bolt pattern which it shares with the N-Star and Aurora. Alittle mods to fit the starter and viola! I had planned at one time long ago to build a Northstar powered Z car. I sold the motor to a guy on this forum for his Fiero. I've gone and gotten alot more complicated and am using the RB26. Maybe for another Z, I'll do the caddy 500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nikolai Posted May 22, 2005 Share Posted May 22, 2005 a friend and I were discussing engines the other day and he brought this one up. Care to share some details on it (redline, torque, hp, modability, weight, etc)? Weren't all of those cars FWD; what are your plans to get around that? Also for the Aurora guy, you can use the trans from a '93+ Fody V6. It is a World Class T5 with the 60* V6 bellhousing bolt pattern which it shares with the N-Star and Aurora. Alittle mods to fit the starter and viola! I had planned at one time long ago to build a Northstar powered Z car. I sold the motor to a guy on this forum for his Fiero. I've gone and gotten alot more complicated and am using the RB26. Jamie hit it on the head. The 4.0 Aurora weighs at or under 400 lbs. It makes 250 hp 275 ft/tq at 6,000 RPM I believe. Pretty nice little engine, IMO. DOHC GM V8, can't get much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtcookson Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 DOHC GM V8, can't get much better.[/b'] a Nissan DOHC V8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Battle Pope Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 a Nissan DOHC V8 Amen! (Q45 owner) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nikolai Posted June 1, 2005 Share Posted June 1, 2005 a Nissan DOHC V8 Pssssssssshhhh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdinnell Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 How about this one grumpy. Hope to have it finished this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToplessZ Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 alright we need a bigger picture then that. Also more details on mounting please!!! I would like to do this as well but only when I can afford aluminum heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdinnell Posted June 2, 2005 Share Posted June 2, 2005 This engine is in there tight, but i didn't have to cut anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyvette Posted June 2, 2005 Author Share Posted June 2, 2005 notice the CADDY V8 ENGINE in the car has the distributor in the FRONT OF THE ENGINE, (one reason its a good canidate for the swap!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Battle Pope Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 notice the CADDY V8 ENGINE in the car has the distributor in the FRONT OF THE ENGINE, (one reason its a good canidate for the swap!) That's an even better place to have it than the Ford location... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zwitha383 Posted June 3, 2005 Share Posted June 3, 2005 that is simply beautiful....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stampie Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 I'm doing this swap with a friend also. Problems so far are sump (mid or rear sump works) and exhaust. We're in a time crunch so we might just put a drivers side manifold upside down on the passenger side to get past the frame rail problem. Here's a link to our project. Stampie http://stampie.com/SYP/syp/syp.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z0wner Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 what type of rear end would you need to handle the power of the 500 cad engine? Anything special? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stampie Posted July 4, 2005 Share Posted July 4, 2005 We are going to use the 180 more because of time and funds. I am limiting his traction so it may hold up. The 200 should be fine with limited traction. Beyound that I would go with a Ford 9 inch and a custom rear set up. Stampie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickinback88 Posted July 7, 2005 Share Posted July 7, 2005 news for the aurora v-8! $4,325.00 320 Horsepower @ 6400 RPM and 310 lb-ft torque @ 4400 RPM Sequential fuel injection Bore is 93.00 mm and Stroke is 84.00 mm with 10.5:1 compression ratio Aluminum Block, Aluminum Heads, and Hydraulic roller design camshaft.This engine powers the Cadillac XLR and SRX This production engine includes: exhaust manifolds, intake manifold, injectors, fuel rails, balancer, water pump and flywheel this engine will bolt directly to the t-56. it also features vvt for broad torque curve and increased cruising economy. just a thought for a cool, light high-tech Z! this info came from scoggin-dickey performance, sdpc2000.com. they have quite a selection of gm crate engines. -ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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