i jsut recently purchased a 79 1 ton super cab, from new mexico. it had a 460 in it but the gentleman kept it. its spotless. for the price i couldnt pass it up.(300).especially beign in pa and how crap rust out here form teh weather. anyways I have a couple 71 to 76 caddy motors the 501's. 500 horses and 475 pounds of torque at the fly wheel stock. anyways i want to put one of these in this truck for a pulling truck. anyoen have any idea what kinda mods i might encounter? i knwo its alot of work, its either that or i let it sit and be a parts truck for my 78 1 ton super cab. i am nto sure if they make an adapter bell housing to bolt up to the ford 4 speed. i knwo they make them for automatics.

thanks.


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1978 f350 super cab

 

Check out advance adapters, they carry a large range of swap plates. Also, you may want to double check your HP numbers on the 501, sounds a little high, but the TQ seems right.

--Mike

 

no ive checked, the numbers are right. i checked tehm more than once, cause i thought the same thing. do you have a web site for advanced adapters.

 

Advance does more for the 4x4 crowd, but try these guys out

http://www.vintagespeed.com/engadap.htm

--Mike

 

If an adapter is too pricey you may just want to get a GM trans that'll bolt right up to the motor and modify the trans mount as necessary and cut driveshaft if necessary.

 

yea im still decidign what to do. i have a 460 layign in the garage but i dont know what to put in it.

 

That's easy, put the 460 that's laying in the garage in it.

 

Here's a site for you to check out;

http://www.cad500parts.com/

I believe you will find the 71-73 Cad 500's put out 375h/535t and the 74-76 put down 350h/525t.

--Mike

 

ok so my numbers were a little off sue me. thanks fo rthe numbers and the site.

 

dude, go for what you think is right personally i'm a ford lover, i wouldn't dare throw a chev in there for the reason that if your 460 is in top runnin condition leave it cause them 460s are pretty powerful man....... But goin with a caddy engine is pretty smart cause i put a 390 from a 60 caddy in a 84 four speed gmc and them 390s from the 60s put out anywhere from 295 horse to over 300 horsestock man!!!! and yes cadillac did come out with a 390 and there awsome engines!!!!! but its your choice but if it was me i'd throw a 390 it there and it'll pull for ya trust me. good luck and if youd like to get in touch email me at leadley_87@hotmail.com and i'll give you some advice bye.

 

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