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Forum: Engine Swap
12-20-2003, 09:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,937
Posted By CaddiBird

I just looooooooooove Florida. Why do you ask???...

I just looooooooooove Florida. Why do you ask??? No emissions testing thats why!:D :p Congrats on the swap dude just if you put slicks on it that rear is gonna go bye bye. Hell even on my bro's old...
Forum: Body
12-07-2003, 09:35 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 5,599
Posted By CaddiBird

Personally I like it except for the rear bumper....

Personally I like it except for the rear bumper. If it had some flat tips coming underneath the bumper it would look better in my opinion. As to the guy saying it was cheap plastic if you read the...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-07-2003, 09:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,002
Posted By CaddiBird

RB83L69 said it best. 400's are great motors and...

RB83L69 said it best. 400's are great motors and if given the choice of 350 or 400. I'd take the 400 without giving it a single thought. Speaking of stupid people awhile back I got in a argument with...
Forum: Engine Swap
12-07-2003, 09:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 923
Posted By CaddiBird

With money, time, know how and patence anything...

With money, time, know how and patence anything will fit in anything. If I wanted to I could make a 800lb man in a squirel cage power my car. Will he suffer a heart attack with in a mile? Yes, but...
Forum: Body
12-05-2003, 07:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 565
Posted By CaddiBird

I got mine at Autozone for $35 bucks a piece.

I got mine at Autozone for $35 bucks a piece.
Forum: Body
12-04-2003, 06:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 537
Posted By CaddiBird

Mine has 3 bolts and 3 bolt holes:lala:

Mine has 3 bolts and 3 bolt holes:lala:
Forum: Engine Swap
12-03-2003, 11:26 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,508
Posted By CaddiBird

In the concrete truck my bro drives he said it...

In the concrete truck my bro drives he said it has like a 1800rpm redline. But if you ever seen trucks on Spike that guy has gotten 450+hp and over 700ft lbs at the wheels after puting a good bit of...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-28-2003, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 605
Posted By CaddiBird

I have a feeling that it it's on the wrong TDC....

I have a feeling that it it's on the wrong TDC. Even with the marks on the balencer and timing tab lined up the #1 cylinder may not be on the compression stroke. With the marks lined up it could be...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-27-2003, 06:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 605
Posted By CaddiBird

Also check the firing order if I remember right...

Also check the firing order if I remember right on a SBC it's 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Another thing if thats a old and not new balencer alot of times the outter metal ring with the groove cut in it for...
Forum: Body
11-20-2003, 09:15 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,186
Posted By CaddiBird

and 3 bang...... "vroooooooooooom rattle, rattle,...

and 3 bang...... "vroooooooooooom rattle, rattle, rattle.... dude I knew i should of got screw in studs" lmao I speak from experiacne.
Forum: Body
11-20-2003, 09:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 509
Posted By CaddiBird

Didn't GM include a bottle of "fix a flat" with...

Didn't GM include a bottle of "fix a flat" with the spare? I read something like that in my manual.
Forum: Engine Swap
11-17-2003, 10:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,025
Posted By CaddiBird

Dude that was a steal at 50 bucks. Hell around...

Dude that was a steal at 50 bucks. Hell around here a good welder charges about $55 bucks an hour plus you have the fab work and metal. I seriously doubt anyone would build one for under $150 just my...
Forum: Body
11-06-2003, 11:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,109
Posted By CaddiBird

I gotta move to where your at, cause here a good...

I gotta move to where your at, cause here a good day at the junk yard would be finding a 350 or finding a caprice already void of the suspected LT1 engine:(
Forum: Body
11-06-2003, 10:58 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,441
Posted By CaddiBird

Ouch getting in wrecks always sucks, but remember...

Ouch getting in wrecks always sucks, but remember it could have been worse. Just the other day I saw a newer Ford Taurus that was hit by one of those big Penske box trucks and the whole passenger...
Forum: Engine Swap
11-04-2003, 10:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 570
Posted By CaddiBird

Try bleeding the clutch slave cylinder.

Try bleeding the clutch slave cylinder.
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
10-30-2003, 10:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 926
Posted By CaddiBird

I've said it before, I'll say it again. Barb wire...

I've said it before, I'll say it again. Barb wire wraped base ball bat. Use your imagination for the rest;)
Forum: Engine Swap
10-29-2003, 10:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 595
Posted By CaddiBird

Cheap price = not very many new parts. At places...

Cheap price = not very many new parts. At places like that they just slap a engine together with out checking any of the tolerances, they reuse any old parts they can including: valves, valve...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-29-2003, 10:37 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,856
Posted By CaddiBird

As Cronic3rd said only Chevy made 454's. Also I...

As Cronic3rd said only Chevy made 454's. Also I left out the 425 it looks exactly the same as the rest of the big Caddy's.
Forum: Body
10-28-2003, 12:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 5,909
Posted By CaddiBird

That looks like a Dolorean knock off:eek:

That looks like a Dolorean knock off:eek:
Forum: Engine Swap
10-28-2003, 12:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 666
Posted By CaddiBird

Just a tip when you do go to the yard to find one...

Just a tip when you do go to the yard to find one a good way to see the casting numbers is to get one of those brushes for cleaning the inside of copper fittings before they get soldered, a good...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-28-2003, 12:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,856
Posted By CaddiBird

The big Cadillac family(368, 472 and 500) use the...

The big Cadillac family(368, 472 and 500) use the same BOP bolt pattern. Also alot of times people with try to pass off a 305 as a 350 to try and make a quick $.
Forum: Engine Swap
10-23-2003, 09:38 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 50,618
Posted By CaddiBird

Sounds like a soviet is running quite a little...

Sounds like a soviet is running quite a little scam. I'd personally get in contact with the local police and maybe even try the FBI if they even have a number to call. If you do let them know other...
Forum: Body
10-10-2003, 11:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 819
Posted By CaddiBird

Holy smokes $185? Where is that guy at in China?...

Holy smokes $185? Where is that guy at in China? Even if it was shiped via a truck line it would be like $60 bucks to ship something that light.
Forum: Engine Swap
10-10-2003, 11:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,448
Posted By CaddiBird

The new aluminum heads for the Caddy are made by...

The new aluminum heads for the Caddy are made by Bulldog, they also are making a single plain intake for it. Both CMD and MTS are selling the Bulldog heads, they go for around $2000 assembled. Yeah I...
Forum: Engine Swap
10-06-2003, 03:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 612
Posted By CaddiBird

He didn't buy any chance recomend a E-303 cam...

He didn't buy any chance recomend a E-303 cam with some GT-40 heads did he:lala: ?
Forum: Engine Swap
10-06-2003, 02:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,448
Posted By CaddiBird

Cheapest and easiest thing to do for the...

Cheapest and easiest thing to do for the transmission is to get a BOP TH400, it bolts right up to the Cad block. And for the torque arm get Jeg's arm that mounts to the floor pan instead of the tail...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-28-2003, 12:00 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,448
Posted By CaddiBird

*begin skater talk* Wicked bad man thats crucial...

*begin skater talk* Wicked bad man thats crucial *end of skater talk* What you got going into that Caddy motor? It be a shame to leave her stock;) I just need to get some cash to finish off my...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-18-2003, 11:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 719
Posted By CaddiBird

Another thing is that double pumper new or used?...

Another thing is that double pumper new or used? If you got it used the base plate could be leaking vacuum around the throttle shafts. To check for it just take off the air cleaner and put your hand...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-14-2003, 10:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,410
Posted By CaddiBird

A 500 uses a 4.300 bore, 4.304 stroke. A 472 also...

A 500 uses a 4.300 bore, 4.304 stroke. A 472 also uses the 4.300 bore but a smaller around 4.060 stroke. As for the heads between '68 and '73 the 472 and 500 used a 76cc chamber. In '74(the last year...
Forum: Engine Swap
09-11-2003, 10:11 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,410
Posted By CaddiBird

Check out http://www.hwforums.com/2089/ and...

Check out http://www.hwforums.com/2089/ and www.500cid.com oh yeah also www.cad500parts.com/ for info on the big Caddy. Actually a 472 and 500 use the same heads, they just used a diffrent piston....
Forum: Engine Swap
09-10-2003, 10:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,410
Posted By CaddiBird

What thou's knowledge can't fix thou shal use...

What thou's knowledge can't fix thou shal use thou's hammer to make worketh. It's called "adjusting" or my favorite "I needed to clearance it".
Forum: Engine Swap
08-31-2003, 10:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 528
Posted By CaddiBird

Thought I would add that getting a program like...

Thought I would add that getting a program like Desktop Dyno for your computer will help selecting a cam. No it's not 100% accurate but it'll show the power curve of a cam and it's fun to screw...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-29-2003, 11:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 528
Posted By CaddiBird

A camshaft simple? Now I've heard it all:D lol...

A camshaft simple? Now I've heard it all:D lol j/k. Actually most cam companies(especially comp) have good tech lines that will help you through it all. Not only do you have to look at the power...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-29-2003, 01:36 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 550
Posted By CaddiBird

I would check the module, pick-up and coil. If...

I would check the module, pick-up and coil. If you don't have a multimeter to do it with Autozone will test them for you. Also if you put an ignition box on the truck make sure you have all the wires...
Forum: Body
08-24-2003, 11:40 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,638
Posted By CaddiBird

Now heres my question are the missles functional?...

Now heres my question are the missles functional? If so what kinda guidence do they have? Do you like carry along a passenger for a WSO with a FLIR so he can target even at night? Also they claim the...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-23-2003, 09:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 627
Posted By CaddiBird

One thing is for sure. If your going to use a...

One thing is for sure. If your going to use a carb you'll have to get either a Adjustable Fuel Pressure Regulator or take the intank pump out and replace where the pump goes with 3/8" hard metal...
Forum: Body
08-23-2003, 09:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,361
Posted By CaddiBird

Basicly what happens is a low pressure area is...

Basicly what happens is a low pressure area is created behind just about anything that moves through the air. The low pressure area will to a certain degree slow the car down. One thing turbulant air...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-22-2003, 11:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,552
Posted By CaddiBird

Ha, wheeler is in my town used to have a whole in...

Ha, wheeler is in my town used to have a whole in the wall then had a big visable building but moved to behind a skating rink. Anyways from what I've seen the Vortecs are a kick *** head. Not only do...
Forum: Body
08-22-2003, 11:01 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,361
Posted By CaddiBird

ontogenesis, I would assume it smoothes out the...

ontogenesis, I would assume it smoothes out the airflow and makes it less turbulant.
Forum: Body
08-21-2003, 10:12 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,361
Posted By CaddiBird

So..... you saying that public showing of the...

So..... you saying that public showing of the chains is bad(makes mental note):cool: . I'd have to agree with the other dudes unless your getting loose cause you haulin' I wouldn't do it. I mean it...
Forum: Body
08-21-2003, 10:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,598
Posted By CaddiBird

What and risk blowing up the engine? Actually a...

What and risk blowing up the engine? Actually a kill switch wired into the ignition power wire would be great. It would kill the motor and your steering wheel wouldn't lock up.
Forum: Engine Swap
08-21-2003, 01:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 561
Posted By CaddiBird

It can be done with any tranny that will bolt to...

It can be done with any tranny that will bolt to the block. What you need is a diffrent torque arm and www.jegs.com is the only place that has the correct one that I know of. The Jegs arm mounts to...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-19-2003, 10:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 554
Posted By CaddiBird

Out of all the new tc's I've seen they are...

Out of all the new tc's I've seen they are shipped dry and have a little warning telling you to put fluid in it. But if you had fluid coming out of the tc yoke piece when you had it in position to...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-19-2003, 03:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 554
Posted By CaddiBird

Yep not enough fluid will cause one not to go in...

Yep not enough fluid will cause one not to go in gear. What happens is the tc will be spinning the input shaft of the tranny aslong as there is fluid in the tc. But there isn't enough fluid to...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-18-2003, 10:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 554
Posted By CaddiBird

Ok what year is the tranny? I belive '93 was the...

Ok what year is the tranny? I belive '93 was the last year of the 700r4 which uses a Throttle Valve(TV) cable to control the shift points, looks just like a kick down cable but operates diffrently...
Forum: Body
08-08-2003, 11:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,083
Posted By CaddiBird

Hey even a hamburger or hot dog can be...

Hey even a hamburger or hot dog can be ****:rolleyes:! Anyways like I was saying earlier dude it's your car do as you please to it. If it makes you happy then do it!
Forum: Engine Swap
08-06-2003, 02:28 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,638
Posted By CaddiBird

I'd say it's possible if you got one or two guys...

I'd say it's possible if you got one or two guys helping you. But in my experiance if you putting in something the car didn't come with you usually require some part that pep boys or who ever doesn't...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-06-2003, 11:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 691
Posted By CaddiBird

The almost perfect swap: 350lbs with driver "go...

The almost perfect swap: 350lbs with driver "go kart" frame then add one 300hp 4 cyl that weighs aproximently 300 or so lbs. The result: paramedics using shovel to "remove" you from black top.
Forum: Engine Swap
08-05-2003, 03:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,474
Posted By CaddiBird

by "Poor machining might attribute to the leaded...

by "Poor machining might attribute to the leaded gas and harden seat deal" I mean some people might get a sucky valve job done and then think because their running unleaded gas thats why their valves...
Forum: Engine Swap
08-05-2003, 03:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 374
Posted By CaddiBird

V6's come with a 3:42 gear compared to the V8's...

V6's come with a 3:42 gear compared to the V8's 3.23.
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