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cutlover80
10-02-2005, 06:45 PM
anyone have performance numbers on this engine? can get a "steal" on whole car.
Terrible One
10-02-2005, 08:01 PM
I think you should find a steal on a 472 or 500 car
Modly
10-02-2005, 08:37 PM
I had two 429's laying around, and threw them both away (Well, gave them to a friend who is a scrapper, he sometimes keeps blocks though).
The only part anybody wants, is the timing cover.
cutlover80
10-04-2005, 04:13 PM
The steal is the whole car w/title for $300 delivered. runs and drives , plenty of power for the wifes car (1985 cutlass). I just wanted to know what the numbers are for this motor. The 500 is going in mine (1980 cutlass).
dave_brode
10-24-2005, 02:51 PM
cutlover80,

The '65 trans is a switch pitch. Case fits only the '65-'67 caddys, but the innards can be swapped into a bop case.
Dave


"]anyone have performance numbers on this engine? can get a "steal" on whole car.[/quote]
cutlover80
10-24-2005, 06:37 PM
Is there any type of adapter for this trans to a newer trans?
cutlover80
10-24-2005, 06:38 PM
Is there any type of adapter for this trans to a newer trans?
frankenstang57
10-24-2005, 07:28 PM
:evil: Dude, IMHO you're pissing up a rope if you want to transplant one of those in anything. I think that engine family has roots dating back to the 40's. You're better off with a warmed over SBC. If you need it though, I have a good tc off of a '65. If you do buy the car, want to sell some parts? I'm looking for headlight trim and the whatnot... :evil:
Terrible One
10-24-2005, 07:39 PM
I agree with Frankenstang, however instead of a SBC I would still vote on a 472 or 500 still, or at least a 425. That way you can couple it with the TH400 and actually find parts , have more performance for less, etc.
dave_brode
10-24-2005, 07:57 PM
cutlover80,

Afaik, there's no adapter to allow the '65 trans to bolt to anything other than a '67 or older caddy engine.

Some time ago I heard rumor of one that would allow it to bolt to the '68 up engines, but afaik, it was just that. A rumor. If anyone knows that said adapter exists, please say it.
Dave



"]Is there any type of adapter for this trans to a newer trans?[/quote]
STDog
10-25-2005, 07:51 AM
anyone have performance numbers on this engine? can get a "steal" on whole car.
Juast the specs quoted here
http://100megsfree4.com/cadillac/cad1960/cad65.htm
# Displacement: 429 cubic inches
# Bore and stroke: 4.13 x 4.00 inches
# Compression ratio: 10.5:1
# Brake horsepower: 340 @ 4600 rpm

For more ask over here http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/classiccadillacchat
Their is a 64/65 group out there too, that guys above can get you there.

If the car is drivable, why not keep it going? Or sell it to someone witha 65 for restoration/parts? They could probably hook you up with a 425/472/500 as well.
frankenstang57
10-25-2005, 08:23 AM
however instead of a SBC I would still vote on a 472 or 500 still, or at least a 425

:evil: Hehe, I was just kidding. Maybe I should have said, "turbo charged 4 cylinder..." :lol: :lol: :lol: :evil: