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steelsoldiers · 03-24-2002, 10:02 AM

OK guys, I'll try to answer all these with one reply. The two sites for Caddy 500 engine parts, adapters, etc... are www.cad500parts.com and www.mts.simplenet.com. This is the reason I'm going with a Caddy 500 and not a 454. The Caddy motor can be mine for a song. The 454 will cost serious cash from a salvage yard, if they have one. Yep, I have to use an adapter to bolt it to my TH400, but it's only around $100. The companies also sell adjustable motor mount kits for about $80. A brand new $4500 454 HO from your Chevy dealer puts out 450hp and 500 torque. A $100 Caddy 500 from a 1970 ElDorado puts out roughly 400hp and 500 torque. So, for about $300 in engine, adapter, and mounts and another $100 in wiring, hoses, and vacuum brake booster(diesel has hydroboost), I'll be smoking my 35"s all the way down the block, right before grenading my 10-bolt. What do y'all think?
Sincerely,
Chris

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03-24-2002, 10:02 AM	#5
steelsoldiers Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 79	OK guys, I'll try to answer all these with one reply. The two sites for Caddy 500 engine parts, adapters, etc... are www.cad500parts.com and www.mts.simplenet.com. This is the reason I'm going with a Caddy 500 and not a 454. The Caddy motor can be mine for a song. The 454 will cost serious cash from a salvage yard, if they have one. Yep, I have to use an adapter to bolt it to my TH400, but it's only around $100. The companies also sell adjustable motor mount kits for about $80. A brand new $4500 454 HO from your Chevy dealer puts out 450hp and 500 torque. A $100 Caddy 500 from a 1970 ElDorado puts out roughly 400hp and 500 torque. So, for about $300 in engine, adapter, and mounts and another $100 in wiring, hoses, and vacuum brake booster(diesel has hydroboost), I'll be smoking my 35"s all the way down the block, right before grenading my 10-bolt. What do y'all think? Sincerely, Chris [This message has been edited by steelsoldiers (edited March 24, 2002).] __________________ webmaster, www.steelsoldiers.com 1984 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer w/ Caddy 500 big-block and a 1970 M35A2 2.5-ton 6x6 cargo truck w/ 478ci multi-fuel straight-six engine. Both in desert tan CARC paint from Operation Desert Storm.