jimmytex65
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Teixeira Motorsports
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Post by jimmytex65 on Jan 13, 2013 15:32:04 GMT -5
So what problems/ hang ups should I expect when mounting a SBC. Some issues I see might be mounting plates hitting the steering box and tunnel clearance for the bell housing
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02
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Post by 02 on Jan 14, 2013 17:48:28 GMT -5
You will have to set the motor farther back. There are pics in this thread that show you how to I believe. The oil pan will hit the steering linkages. Trans clearence will be fine unless you raise the motor vs move it back
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willy342
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Post by willy342 on Jan 16, 2013 1:17:31 GMT -5
tunnel clearance for the bell housing yes, tunnel clearance has been an issue for me. to get a sbc where i want it, and to make room for engine mounted gas pedal, and shifter linkage,, i remove quite a bit of fire wall....and ill slit the tunnel all the way back to the tail of the tranny, and peel it open. if you look hard at this pic you can see what i mean. actually i guess pretty much the whole tranny is exposed. [img src=" ![]() i140.photobucket.com/albums/r16/willy3car/DSC02392.jpg"]  [/img] |
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Post by chad10bmcalpine on Feb 25, 2013 15:43:56 GMT -5
is a 66 caddy any good
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Post by offroadmud on Feb 26, 2013 13:22:49 GMT -5
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Post by chad10bmcalpine on Feb 26, 2013 18:13:06 GMT -5
not at all not the front or whole car
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Post by chad10bmcalpine on Mar 4, 2013 13:37:10 GMT -5
is this a good car to run whats the strong points if any
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Post by Everhart-13E- on Mar 4, 2013 20:41:39 GMT -5
have broken steering box in my 69 caddy and im having trouble finding a replacement, any suggestions or transplant ideas?
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Post by rhull1977 on Mar 5, 2013 19:27:06 GMT -5
most gm car boxes are the same just need the right pitman arm I have run s-10 manual boxes on about every car that I have run if you want to run a manual box on the caddy you can use one from a sixties impala
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Post by STROMI 121 on Mar 6, 2013 22:28:59 GMT -5
Buick, olds, pontiac, chevy up to 1976 should all be bolt in replacements (fullsize cars) Are rear steer and front steer boxes different? |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2013 10:55:10 GMT -5
Buick, olds, pontiac, chevy up to 1976 should all be bolt in replacements (fullsize cars) wrong! |
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Post by rocksolid on Mar 7, 2013 13:09:36 GMT -5
just got my first 71 caddy i run mainly mopar it will have a sbm in but whats every buddy doin with the rad support looks kinda like it has two thanks
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Post by charliebcd on Mar 20, 2013 23:02:36 GMT -5
Has anyone built a 9 inch to bolt into a cadillac? i was just looking for pics for a mount setup.
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Post by redneckracing12 on Mar 20, 2013 23:20:45 GMT -5
  heres one I jigged for my caddy this year...you can only see half but it looks the same and the half pictured. I used a plum bob some jack stands and a angle finder to get it all setup. It may not be the best rear end ever fabricated but it works just fine for me. |
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Post by goines2 on Mar 21, 2013 1:52:00 GMT -5
I sat up a 14-bolt for one a couple of yrs ago, i know it a different rear, but same application. I will see if i can find a couple of pics of it.
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