The torque specs for the different parts of the motor will all vary from each other, and also vary between builds, especially if the engine has been rebuilt, so the numbers provided are averages. The stock rods will come with 40 foot-pounds of torque, the main bolts will come with 90 foot-pounds of torque, the exhaust at 35 foot-pounds, and the valve covers at 10 foot-pounds.Ê
modifcation of the mounts is likely needed
yes, they are basically the same block. you might need to customise mounts depending on what you removed the engines from
The torque specs for a Cadillac depend on which engine it has. For most 425, 572, 368, and 500 engines, the torque for the head bolts is 115 ft. pounds. The torque for the cam bolts is 25 ft. pounds, and the torque for the valve covers is 10 ft. pounds.
Torque 425 @ 2000 RPM; Horsepower 215 @ 3000 RPM
0.060 inch!
In 1977 Cadillac introduced a new 425 in³ (7.0 L) V8, based on the architecture of the 472, but with a smaller, 4.08 in (103.6 mm) bore and 4.06 in (103.2 mm) stroke. The new engine was also 100 lb (45 kg) lighter. The 425 was offered in L33 form, with a four-barrel carburetor, producing 180 hp (134 kW) @ 4000 rpm and 320 ft·lbf (434 N·m) of torque at 2000 rpm, and L35 with electronic fuel injection for 195 hp (145 kW); torque was the same, but peaked at 2400 rpm. The 425 was used through 1979 on all Cadillacs except the Seville
If you have a welder to weld in new motor mounts and use a buick, olds or caddy transmission and make a new crossmember mount for the tranny and have a new driveshaft made you can make it work.
520-860 lb-ft @ 1440 rpm
The EPA range estimate for the 2005 Cadillac CTS is 272 mi. in the city, 425 mi. on the highway.
310 hp & 425 ft/lb for torque
425 horse and 420 ft/lbs of torque
425 ci engine with a four barrel carburetor or electronic fuel injection.