1969 472 going in a 72 Nova

Novillac · #1 (**permalink**) 06-17-08, 05:49 PM

Greetings,
I have 2 472 engines, 1 block is a 3268 from an 1969 Cadillac Eldorado the other block a 5200, don’t know what it came out of but it has a front sump oil pan, on both engine I have 76cc heads. Both stroke out at 4.060. so that means they are for sure 472’s
I am going to put one into the 1972 Chevy Nova. Wow! I will twist the body up like a pretzel. Hope not. Currently I have the front clip removed from the car. This way I can mock up the install easier.

My question is, has anyone else done an engine swap and if so what do I have to look forward to. I have some pictures if anyone is intrested, let me kinow.

drmenard · #2 (**permalink**) 06-18-08, 08:04 PM

The 5200 block is the better of the two.. they opened up the oil passages in 1970.. all 70 on blocks are 5200...you will need a eldorado oil pan, 1968 to 79 will fit.

Novillac · #3 (**permalink**) 06-23-08, 04:44 PM

I got the oil pan, but need to relocate the oil filter. The A-arm cross member is in the way. I could make a cut out, but the HP this engine will make I don't want to take away from the frame, I should be adding support.

Any thoughts on the oil filter relocation?