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I know for the math 650 likely works fine but in reality I wouldn't be surprised if they put a 750 or larger on that thing. Either way I'm excited...
I hope there are a few break in runs and at least a couple power pulls for a graph. How big is the dyno carb? I mean it's not the drag star setup...
Just checking, these were used on stock 390 rods?
It's a bit late but I want to make sure I ask this before I forget.. So if we swapped the crank snout to SBC.. we would have to : 1.get a...
Forged pistons? Who made them?
I picked up a 390, so I'm back in the research phase. How's your build going? Also, since you have an exploded view of a 390, can you see places...
A little out of the box thinking on this... so don't crush me. Haha. I don't have a torn down early OHV Cadillac in front of me yet.. buuttt....
Thanks for the Bump. Just got around to reading this one. I mean in today's world.. there has to be a guy out there with a CNC that could make a...
Thanks for this info. This is what I was hoping for.
Question about 331, 365, and early 390 Cad oiling. Do we know if the oil pressure coming from the block to the external oil filter is still under...
Hi C322348, it's been a while since I checked in on your build. Glad to see it all came together! The car looks great as well! Figured I'd ask if...
I assumed this was due to the SBC crank snout change?
Nice article find. I'm interested in how they are doing the oiling for that RPM range...Interesting. In one of the last pictures there is an odd...
Do you happen to remember if they were stock big block or maybe they were modified some? Could you confirm the rods by chance? If I'm getting...
Thanks for the reply. I contacted Ross and they were very knowledgeable about the old Cad. But they wanted to sell me a turn key motor. Sounds...
Hi All! I'm back after a few years away. I'm picking up a 49 Cad with a 331 later this month. I see things have developed a bit for the early Cad...
Hi Han - In the process of rebuilding my 365 Cad. I've been scrounging all over the net for info to do this right. I got some info from Chris...
Not sure if this will help you c322348 or anyone else. We found out that Manley will custom make bushings for their rods for less than $20.00 a...
For the small end of the connecting rods, do you have any info on what size the bushing is or more like is there a bushing from ford ,chevy, olds...
Nice! And thanks for the pics. I'm working with a machinist right now and we are kind of learning while doing. Your thread here is making certain...
Any new info / pics? Alex
Hi Mike! Thanks for the info.. I didn't know that. Alex
Found the link on where I saw the 427 Big Block Chevy oil pump....
Any idea on the route you'll take with the crank or the rods? You were talking about widening the crank for the BB Chevy rods or narrowing the...
Am I right in assuming that these rods (for a Pontiac) would also work in a 365 Cad? Then maybe contact J&E for some pistons that might resemble...
Subscribed to this thread. Thanks for the link. I have been told that sbc lifters should work but require custom push rods and maybe adjustable...
Thank you .. thank you.. this is exactly the kind of info I've been looking for. Good to know about the heads.. I'll have to get those verified...
Have you seen this blog? I know it's thrown around a lot for guys building early Cad motors. Maybe it'll help with the duration of cam....
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I have a 57 Cadillac that I'm considering turbocharging (yup, I'm crazy, I know). So old supercharging info should still be good. This same topic...
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