I had a "typical" wife, that is why I am not married now. I had 5 Cadillacs when I met her, and only 1 when we split. Another year married, that one would have been gone too. Kudos to you gents that found the good ones. My friend still kids me about "He had a 100-foot of Cadillacs when I met him, and only 20-feet when he got divorced"I must have a super a-typical wife too then. She's totally supportive of most of my really dumb ideas as long as they make me happy but she is absolutely tired of hearing me talk about Richard Holdender this week.
Of, come on now! Certainly you aren't going to settle for that modest amount of boost with it's very respectable, YET less than could be, power level, are you?
bro. "Stirring up trouble," d
This confirmed it. I must be senile or crazy. 500, blower and looking into a 4speed! For a 2200lb car.! Almost forgot 90" wheel base
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I kind of wish they provided details on how they cut the valve guides. I.e. How much the took off the top, any changes to OD or the taper on top, changes to the spring seats, etc. Also would be interested in more info on valve springs, retainers, etc. I know SBC springs are a pretty close fit, but specific part numbers would be helpful. I know I can just write a check to CadCo or Cadillac Performance, but I would like to know how/why it works and what I'm actually getting for my money...
Thanks, I am on the right track.Yep. My Malibu is at 0.024”
OK, I am going to blow your minds!!! I went to Lowes, purchased some large brass fittings with a but and separate barb that when tight would seal the 2 pieces. I Shimmed the bottom of the brass nut fittings until the flat part of the brass but was at my scribed lines. Then took out my grinder with coarse flap wheel and ground away. The machine shop did tapper them for umbrella seals and the cost would have been the same due to already having the scribe marks on the guild so I just wasted a bunch of time. BUT You can do that part at home if you and some way to bevel the top of the guild for the valve.PSYKO,
This may be of some help.
bro. d
Maximum Torque Specialties
13641 John Glenn Rd #B
Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-2533
CADILLAC PERFORMANCE CAM AND SPRING KIT INSTALLATION
THE LIFE OF YOUR CAMSHAFT AND ENGINE ARE AT STAKE – TAKE THE TIME TO READ ALL OF THIS!
STREET/STRIP (S/S) SPRING KITS
S/S spring kits are installed on any Cadillac 425/472/500cid cylinder head with a minimal amount of valve guide machine work. Valve guide height will need to be machined down. You must maintain .750” clearance from the bottom of the spring retainer to the top of the valve guide. Assemble a retainer and lock on a valve with out a spring. Pull the valve and retainer full up (closed valve) and measure clearance from bottom of retainer to top of valve guide. Machine away required material to obtain .750” clearance. S/S spring kits will provide excellent service for heavy-duty street and high performance use.
OK, I am going to blow your minds!!! I went to Lowes, purchased some large brass fittings with a but and separate barb that when tight would seal the 2 pieces. I Shimmed the bottom of the brass nut fittings until the flat part of the brass but was at my scribed lines. Then took out my grinder with coarse flap wheel and ground away. The machine shop did tapper them for umbrella seals and the cost would have been the same due to already having the scribe marks on the guild so I just wasted a bunch of time. BUT You can do that part at home if you and some way to bevel the top of the guild for the valve.
PJ
Thanks.A cheap cartridge reloading chamfer tool will do this well.