1957 Cadillac. Twin 3076R 390ci
04-29-2012, 08:19 AM
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This is a great build!! I found this while searching for info to see if anyone put an LSX in an old Caddy. 57 is my favorite year too. My project is a 1961 Caddy convertible, I have an LS1 from a GTO. I was hoping to see if someone swapped out a Caddy 390, and what they did. I hadn't planned on turbos (right away), but.....you did a very clever job of it.
I also hadn't planned on updating to a modern frame and suspension, but this setup of yours really makes the car easier to drive in traffic, highways, etc. I like the air bags too.
Now I am considering the rolling chassis option too.
Awsome build!!!
I also hadn't planned on updating to a modern frame and suspension, but this setup of yours really makes the car easier to drive in traffic, highways, etc. I like the air bags too.
Now I am considering the rolling chassis option too.
Awsome build!!!
09-11-2013, 03:05 PM
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I put mostly the forced induction aspect of the car here. Haven't worked on it much lately as I picked up a 59 Cadillac convertible I've been working on but the entire Brougham build is detailed on lat-g
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/show...orado+brougham
I'm rebuilding the manifolds with ZL1 parts as they are stainless and will probably rebuild the cold side to by symmetrical. I've done just about everything twice or three times on this car so far.
http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/show...orado+brougham
I'm rebuilding the manifolds with ZL1 parts as they are stainless and will probably rebuild the cold side to by symmetrical. I've done just about everything twice or three times on this car so far.
01-27-2014, 01:16 PM
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Well I have been working on this but still a lot to do. Stainless manifolds are finished and I scrapped the air to air and Edelbrock intake and built a liquid setup that will use 2 throttle bodies and somewhat looks like the original dual quad batwing.
Also, it's now going to be a Texas Speed LSA engine.
Also, it's now going to be a Texas Speed LSA engine.
01-27-2014, 01:57 PM
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That is a awesome setup, some great fabrication skills there
03-13-2014, 02:55 PM
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LOL, thanks!
Here's the exhaust. It will run through the rear bumper louvers as original. (though many people route them underneath as they did on the 58's) The last pic is for reference, not my car.
Here's the exhaust. It will run through the rear bumper louvers as original. (though many people route them underneath as they did on the 58's) The last pic is for reference, not my car.