Hey there guys, I have the opportunity to pick up a Cadillac Flathead next week and I just wanted to feel you guys out what your opinions are on those motors, I have done some research on them and I just think they are so trick looking with the exhaust on the top of the heads. This engine is in very very good condition and looks to be almost 100% complete with all the brackets and pulleys and such. I wish I had a picture but that will come later. Is there any pros and cons I should know about it. I know speed parts are going to be a ***** to find but I am willing to build the motor stock then build from there with the speed parts. Any input on those motors would be great appreciated! Thanks HAMB!
There is a small but very helpful Flathead Caddy community on here. Speed parts are hard to find but things are getting easier all the time, as there are a number of guys that have started building new speed equipment. Search here and you will find some very helpful threads.
Yes, I am reconsidering the motor to put in my 32 5-window. From a Y-block to this Cadillac Flathead. I think that would be a totally awesome motor to put in that car that would still be very traditional but yet sooo unique at the same time. The motor I am getting has been sitting inside for a very very long time so I do not think it would take much to get her running again. Any issues with the weight of those motors. Heard they weight a half a ton!
They do weigh a lot, but were monsters in their day- 37-41 Cads were 135hp, 42-48 were 150hp, with 260 ft/lbs of torque! And, they just look and sound sooooo cool!
If by "regular", you mean the Ford/Mercury flathead, they weigh in very close to that of a SBC====one of the many reasons that the 265/283 became the swap of choice for early Ford owners.
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