Ok.... I've read up a little on these 500 caddy motors, after hearing so much about them on this forum, and so given the chance, I bought one!
I got motor/Tranny/Carb, everything I can strip from under hood for $200
it's in a 76 Fleetwood, I think that's what he said. back end of car been wrecked, motor runs!
I will have to remove it myself and I want to know a few things.
First I'm thinking of putting it into my 1981 Fleetwood, that now has a
368 V8-6-4 motor in it. I plan on removing 500 engine and tranny all in one piece from donor car, but it may be a few years until I'm ready for swap. as there is really nothing wrong with my 368, it runs great! and I want to rebuild both the 500 and the TH400 before the swap! are there any other parts (brakets/mounts/or what ever) that I will need From the donnor that are not obvious? few years down the road donner car might be (gone/crushed/stripped)
Also I read on this forum that 500 block and my 368, = same block dimentions on outside, but how about mounting A/C and t other stuff? Exaust/ fuel mods? how about motor mounts? I know some of you here have allready putt 500 motor in a newer Caddy and I'd appreciate some advice.
Now as far as building the motor itself, I'd like to end up with a streetable motor that will run well on premium (pump gas) maybe a little bit of cam but streetable! like a vt3 reground from MTS? lots of low end torque good fuel mileage. cast or forged pistons? how about heads? what mods should I do to them in the machine shop? what comp ratio should I consider?
Also what about once it's done? will I rip the rear end out of my car? these 81 fleetwood's do they have a semi/strong rearend? these 500 motor I'm told have Torque with a capital "T" (500+). I also read that the 500 likes to pull better than rev, again.....lot's and lot's of torque! and that I should gear the rearend to suit the carecteristics/preference of the new motor, for longer engine life, what gears would be proper?
And lastly, are there any specific books/publications I should read to help me learn about this motor/project more,
I'd like to inform/educate myself before I spend money at the machine shop or the parts store.
I'd apreciate any advice/help i can get, oh great Caddy Gurus! :worship:
I got motor/Tranny/Carb, everything I can strip from under hood for $200
it's in a 76 Fleetwood, I think that's what he said. back end of car been wrecked, motor runs!
I will have to remove it myself and I want to know a few things.
First I'm thinking of putting it into my 1981 Fleetwood, that now has a
368 V8-6-4 motor in it. I plan on removing 500 engine and tranny all in one piece from donor car, but it may be a few years until I'm ready for swap. as there is really nothing wrong with my 368, it runs great! and I want to rebuild both the 500 and the TH400 before the swap! are there any other parts (brakets/mounts/or what ever) that I will need From the donnor that are not obvious? few years down the road donner car might be (gone/crushed/stripped)
Also I read on this forum that 500 block and my 368, = same block dimentions on outside, but how about mounting A/C and t other stuff? Exaust/ fuel mods? how about motor mounts? I know some of you here have allready putt 500 motor in a newer Caddy and I'd appreciate some advice.
Now as far as building the motor itself, I'd like to end up with a streetable motor that will run well on premium (pump gas) maybe a little bit of cam but streetable! like a vt3 reground from MTS? lots of low end torque good fuel mileage. cast or forged pistons? how about heads? what mods should I do to them in the machine shop? what comp ratio should I consider?
Also what about once it's done? will I rip the rear end out of my car? these 81 fleetwood's do they have a semi/strong rearend? these 500 motor I'm told have Torque with a capital "T" (500+). I also read that the 500 likes to pull better than rev, again.....lot's and lot's of torque! and that I should gear the rearend to suit the carecteristics/preference of the new motor, for longer engine life, what gears would be proper?
And lastly, are there any specific books/publications I should read to help me learn about this motor/project more,
I'd like to inform/educate myself before I spend money at the machine shop or the parts store.
I'd apreciate any advice/help i can get, oh great Caddy Gurus! :worship: