Cadillac V8
From the 1949 331 to the 472 and 500, with the Eldorados' dual quads and 3x2s.
Cadillac’s overhead-valve V8 from the 1949 331 that started it, through the 365 and 390 with the Eldorados’ dual quads and three two-barrels, to the 429 and the big 472 and 500. Hydra-Matics for the early ones, a Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 for the late ones, and crate engines with headers.
Pictures
On the engine stand in the Street Rod garage, drawn by the game.
The builds
Every build comes apart and goes back together on the stand, part by part. The crate engines are sold at the speed shops.
| Engine | Gearbox |
|---|---|
| Cadillac 331 2-bbl 160 hp (1949) | Hydra-Matic |
| Cadillac 331 4-bbl 210 hp (1953) | Hydra-Matic |
| Cadillac 331 Eldorado dual quad 270 hp (1955) | Hydra-Matic |
| Cadillac 365 4-bbl 285 hp (1956) | Hydra-Matic |
| Cadillac 365 Eldorado dual quad 305 hp (1956) | Hydra-Matic |
| Cadillac 365 Eldorado 3x2-bbl 335 hp (1958) | Hydra-Matic |
| Cadillac 390 4-bbl 325 hp (1959) | Hydra-Matic |
| Cadillac 390 Eldorado 3x2-bbl 345 hp (1959) | Hydra-Matic |
| Cadillac 331 2-bbl 160 hp (1949) | Synchromesh 3-speed |
| Cadillac 390 325 hp (1963) | Hydra-Matic |
| Cadillac 429 340 hp (1964) | Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 |
| Cadillac 429 crate engine with headers Crate | Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 |
| Cadillac 472 375 hp (1968) | Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 |
| Cadillac 500 Eldorado 400 hp (1970) | Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 |
| Cadillac 500 crate engine with headers Crate | Turbo Hydra-Matic 400 |