86odls

So when I was 15 I bought my first car and it was an 86 cutlass i am now 16 and it had a 1972 350 rocket in it and I was really fun for a while but now I want more power and I came across a 1969 Cadillac 472 and I was wondering if any one has put a 472 in a 80s model cutlass and if so I was wondering about somethings to look out for and what all I will have to do to make it fit?

pogo69

pogo69

Your 16 right? Well if you try that swap you can forget about a gf and getting laid cuz it would take you forever to get that to work right

86odls

I know a guy that put one in a 73 Monza but he no longer work on care due to health issues

70cutty

It's not impossible but.............

If you want more power just look for a 455 Olds. It will be a simple swap.

86odls

Well the guy will sale me the motor for 200 because he is really close friends with my father and I only work part time due to school

brownbomber77

It's $200...but you'll spend 10 times that in mistakes and parts trying to make it fit and work right.... It's a G-body....just find a 403 from an OLDSMOBILE, rebuild it or just run it, and have some fun. The Caddy motor is more work than it's worth...even if it is "cheap" to begin with...

pogo69

I dont know a great deal about that engine but you are probably going to spend more on mounts trans. drive shaft and all the unexpected stuff...as cutty says see if you can find a 455 and you will have more HP to boot

pogo69

Ok i see you have the 86 G not the 72

86odls

Well the motor is a 72 should I just get a mild performance rebuilt ?

MDchanic

So, the project darn near killed him, eh?

That's the issue here. You will spend a LOT of time getting things to fit, and very little time actually driving the car.
If that's what you're into, and especially if you've got access to good fabrication equipment - MIG, TIG, plasma cutter, lots of working space - then I say, Go Ahead. If you'd rather drive the car, though, and if you don't have a machine shop at your disposal, with a Dad or an uncle who can point you in the right direction, then I'd say use an Olds engine, or you'll go the way of your friend.

- Eric

86odls

I can't thank you guys enough for the feed back it has really helped mein some of my decision making I think I may just stick with my 72 350 and just build it up some

redoldsman

I think you are on the right track now. The 350 is an outstanding motor and there is tons of stuff available. The Caddy motor would be a huge project for somebody with lots of skill and equipment.

MDchanic

'Course, I do know a guy around here who runs a Caddy 500 in his 3/4 ton GM pickup.

Torquey.

- Eric

86odls

Does anybody have and suggestions on a mild performance rebuild kit

DoubleV

There's a write-up on Gbodtforum about swapping in a 500 Caddy in a Cutlass. For a novice hotrodder I strongly recommend you just stick with a simple direct bolt in Olds engine.

oldcutlass

I combined your other post with this one, I also recommend sticking with the 350.