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?

 

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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...

 

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

 

Ok i see you have the 86 G not the 72

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

Torquey.

- Eric

 

Does anybody have and suggestions on a mild performance rebuild kit

 

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.

 

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