BangShift.com Sizzling Rodding 101: Early Overhead Valve Cadillac V8 Engines

The blokes at Iron Entice Storage began a Sizzling Rodding 101 collection a few years in the past that we’ve watched, however we by no means shared it with you guys till now. They only put up a brand new one right this moment so we regarded again to see what number of have been within the collection and are going to begin sharing all of them. This primary one within the Sizzling Rodding 101 collection is about Ford Flathead V8 engines and even consists of sources for elements! This second one options the early Cadillac OHV engines and is superior too.

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One of the vital widespread engine swaps for early scorching rodding needs to be the early Cadillac OHV engines. The 331 was first launched in 1949 and was utilized in scorching rods virtually instantly. The primary era of engines are virtually an identical and a overwhelming majority of the elements swap between. Cadillac’s have been identified for making good energy and torque inventory and have been fairly clean working engines. Velocity tools could be a little costly, and exhausting to search out at instances. One of many downsides to the engine is the dearth of adjustable rockers, however you should utilize early aftermarket rockers or inventory Studebaker rockers. There are a number of nice articles written within the classic magazines about swapping an early ford, and loads of early scorching rods and customs for photograph reference. Tell us within the remark part beneath what Sizzling Rod Engine we should always cowl within the collection subsequent!