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Author Topic: 4.9 swap  (Read 15105 times)

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MaxwellSpy

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4.9 swap
« on: April 22, 2016, 04:41:48 pm »
Hey everybody! Does anyone have any experience with the Cadillac 4.9 swap? Going and buying a whole donor car for $500 this weekend and would like to get started on the swap next month. Need someone's brain to pick!

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Re: 4.9 swap
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2016, 09:17:39 pm »
Raydar has a 4.9 in his car. Hopefully, he'll chime in soon and tell you all about it.
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Re: 4.9 swap
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2016, 11:11:42 pm »
My swap was done by the Fiero Factory. '91 4.9, Caddy ECM, Caddy 4T60E. I've removed it from the car at least twice, since then. The most recent time was when I swapped in a ~'93 Beretta Getrag, in place of the 4T60E. Although the ratios are not ideal, the 5 speed swap made all the difference in the world. 
I am looking at swapping the Caddy ECM for a 7730, at some point. But I only know one person who has done it. It's pretty much sorcery and witchcraft at this point. And it's not a huge priority to do. That being the case, progress is slow. :D

I will try to answer any questions that you may have.
In case I lose track of this thread, please feel free to shoot me an email or PM, if I don't answer here.
« Last Edit: April 22, 2016, 11:13:25 pm by Raydar »
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