"WORLDWIDE LEADER FOR THE CADILLAC 500/472/425 ENGINES"
MTS
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MTS TECHNICAL EXPERTISE
Being The Leading Cadillac 500 / 472 / 425 Company Is Much More Than Just Great Parts And Service, It's Also Being Able To Trust The Company's Technical Experts When You Want Assistance. As Such, MTS Is Fortunate to Have Two Of The World's Best Caddy Minds Available In Marty Lane and John Walker.
MTS President Marty Lane has over 40 years experience in the automotive industry, has been involved in NASCAR Racing, is recognized as a Master Technician, is considered an industry expert and has built many Rotisserie "From the Ground Up" and "Custom" projects. Some of his most prestigious works includes:
1933 Ford Vickie w/ 327 Chevy.
1940 Plymouth w/ Fuel Injected 350 Chevy. (pics)
1959 Mercedes 219 w/ Blown 289 Ford Cobra.
1962 Ranchero w/ 302 Ford.
1963 Corvette Split Window w/ 327 Fuelie.
1966 Cobra w/ 427 Cross Bolt. (pics)
1970 El Dorado w/ MTS Caddy 500. (pics)
1967 Camaro (just starting) w/ MTS 472. (pics)
The current project is a 1950 Nash Ambassador, fully refitted with a NHRA roll cage and frame. The safety features are there to support the 10-71 Blown, MTS 535cid Cadillac power plant being installed in the world famous "Nashillac."
Director of R&D John Walker has over 35 years of automotive experience, who started out by growing up in a family of NASCAR and Drag Racing fanatics. In his family, when you got old enough to work on a car, you just did it, and were taught the right way to work on everything, from welding, to bodywork, to engines.
Being raised MOPAR religious, John's 1st car was a 1969 Road Runner. During the three years he owned it, he quickly gained valuable experience with five various engine rebuilds due to "Heavy Foot Syndrome." These early years led John to discover his skills in R&D and the thought process leading to his famous Stroker Motor mindset.
After numerous years in the automotive industry, and still a MOPAR guy, John's experimental nature kicked in and he tried building something old and boring; a Chevy.
During the initial phase he was accidentally introduced to a Cadillac 472 engine, and not only were his short-lived Chevy days over, but MOPAR as well. They just couldn't keep up.
Torque Inc was founded in 2001, to develop new Cadillac specific parts, and promote John's 472 Stroker motor ideas. John's passion into understanding the details of these special Cadillac engines, has made him an industry icon and a perfect fit for the advancement of MTS and the Caddy community.
In 2008, MTS and Torque Inc merged into the company and the products you see today. Both Marty and John each bring unique qualities to the Cadillac 500 / 472 / 425 market, and their teamwork has led to the popular "Cadillac Designed Project." Though they come from different backgrounds, there is one important thing both have in common; The Admiration of and Dedication to these incredible Cadillac motors. It's now all they do, nothing else compares.