Hopping up the 500 Cadillac
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Many things were learned about what to use, what works and what doesn’t after MANY DYNO pulls. | Many things were learned about what to use, what works and what doesn’t after MANY DYNO pulls. | ||
| − | #The crankshaft can be offset ground .300 smaller to the same size as a big block Chevy which yields a 35 cubic inch increase. Coupled with a slight overbore you now have 540 | + | #The crankshaft can be offset ground .300 smaller to the same size as a big block Chevy which yields a 35 cubic inch increase. Coupled with a slight overbore you now have 540 cubic inches. This does not affect longevity but does increase Torque. Horsepower does NOT really increase. |
| − | + | #When this is done you can use 6.800 H-beam Chevy rods which are MUCH stronger and very affordably priced. Cadillac rods will fail above 5000 rpm. | |
| − | #When this is done you can use 6.800 H-beam | + | |
#While 1974-76 large chamber heads can be used, there is a substantial power increase to be had with 1968-1972 small chamber heads if they are fitted with 2.19-1.84 chevy valves. Small chamber heads with big valves and bowl work are worth 25 hp over large chamber heads with big valves & bowl work. | #While 1974-76 large chamber heads can be used, there is a substantial power increase to be had with 1968-1972 small chamber heads if they are fitted with 2.19-1.84 chevy valves. Small chamber heads with big valves and bowl work are worth 25 hp over large chamber heads with big valves & bowl work. | ||
#The BEST heads to use are the NEW Aluminum ones from MTS. When these are Fully Ported by an experienced head porter (like BPE) they are worth about 100 horsepower over a stock head of any type. | #The BEST heads to use are the NEW Aluminum ones from MTS. When these are Fully Ported by an experienced head porter (like BPE) they are worth about 100 horsepower over a stock head of any type. | ||
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