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Post by tmmotorsports on Feb 27, 2006 10:29:51 GMT -5
Should I leave the 472 that runs great,or swap it? I've heard good things about these motors, but never ran one myself.
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Post by chris426 on Feb 27, 2006 13:27:47 GMT -5
good running motors, retard the timing, and set the float on the q-jet,
they do tend to get hot if you lose the radiator, but u don't lose no power when it gets hot
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Post by stris141 on Feb 27, 2006 14:54:15 GMT -5
Those big blocks do get hot fast. But they have some great power in them. If you don't like doing engine switches, I'd stick with it. But if doing a switch, is no problem, then going small block, is a smart move. You might be able to find someone to buy the 472. Whichever way you go, Good Luck!
Steve
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Post by tmmotorsports on Feb 27, 2006 23:07:34 GMT -5
Changing the motor isn't a problem. I have several chevy 350's,chrysler 318;360,400,440's. I was just wondering if the 472 was a worthy motor. This is a 100% rust free car and I know built right it could win a feature. Give me some more ideas, please.
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Post by chris426 on Feb 28, 2006 0:34:44 GMT -5
i would keep the 472 in, put some gears behind it to get some more get up
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Post by stris141 on Feb 28, 2006 2:18:54 GMT -5
The couple Cads I've run, did ok. Not sure what engines. But one Cad(think it was a 76), got hot real quick, after I lost the radiator, and wouldn't start. I would do like Chris said, and put some gears in it. But if you can put a small block in it, do it. That way, you know the engine will work well.
Steve
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Post by dadicted on Feb 28, 2006 3:19:03 GMT -5
change the motor definatly if u have thoes m/ts at ur desposal. i would tuck, wedge and dimple/notch the rear, put a good front bumper on it and u will have a great car. i dont know about what ur going to do about the rearend. u cant find gears for the stock rearend, and i have heard that the set up is diffrent to where u cant just bolt a chevy rearend under it.
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Post by chris426 on Feb 28, 2006 16:22:38 GMT -5
take a 9in or 83/4 and weld the caddy trailing arms and all that good stuff on it,
a small block would get u sitting a little higher in the front too, i ran a 472 once in a 68 eldarodo and it ran pretty good, it would just get hot quick if u didn't have a big, clean radiator.
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Post by tmmotorsports on Feb 28, 2006 23:34:58 GMT -5
I'm a chrysler man by heart, so I think I'm going to use an awesome 360/727 combo. Maybe try the 8 3/4 rear also. A nice 67 driveshaft and it should be pretty stout. I noticed that the front frame opens up after the A-arm. Do you guys box this in, or leave it stock? le me know what you think.
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Post by stris141 on Mar 1, 2006 0:29:29 GMT -5
If you want to take the time, I'm sure it would help.
Steve
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Post by dadicted on Mar 1, 2006 2:53:09 GMT -5
what do u mean the frame opens up? it almost sounds like ur talking about a Y-framer car. u talking about a place where the frame wasent seam welded as well?
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