Hopping up the 500 Cadillac
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#The crankshaft can be offset ground .300 smaller to the same size as a big block chevy | #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 | 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. | + | 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. |
| − | #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. #While 1974-76 large chamber heads can be used, there is a substantial power increase to be had with |
| − | Cadillac rods will fail above 5000 rpm. | + | 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 | + | |
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##The BEST heads to use are the NEW Aluminum ones from MTS. When these are Fully Ported by an | ##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. | ` experienced head porter (like BPE) they are worth about 100 horsepower over a stock head of any type. | ||
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