Cadillac 472...More than OK 

Back in the 1980's there was a guy in my neighborhood that stuffed a built 472 into a late 1960's Impala. There wasn't anyone that could touch him. Talk about a sleeper....)

That much torque at the lower RPM range is impressive. Always liked the Caddy engines.

Glad you kept the Quadrajet on it.

I've had several 472 and 500 with parts from Larry at CMD for 86 jag xj6 swap 472 eldo and later th400. and plenty from these guys also for my Model A 500 th400 unreal low end and midrange . go caddy

Thanks for doing one with a 472

Legend has it... he spared no expense. Yahoo!

Very cool brother! I'm glad to see this!

I always preferred the 472cid over the 500.the earlier ones 68 thru 72 had a quicker snap off-line.

Thanks for the video info. I used to have a 76 Fleetwood with the 500 and loved it. Just bought a 78 Eldorado with the 472 so we will see

Absolutely fantastic!!!

Good job, very impressive. AG

That is a engine of beauty

When I was young I had a 472 caddy that could lay rubber for a half a block!

Perfect street engine!👍👍

Great video, can’t wait to rebuild my 472 cdv

Where do the wires that were connected to the old ignition coil go on the new HEI distributor?

be a nice engine in an old truck.where you dont have to rev it to the moon while pulling a load & trailer.i just wouldnt want to pay the fuel bill for such a setup.

Great information! I have 2 472's and 1 500.

Thanks for another great vid Courtney. Looking for a a video on a build for a big , heavy (7300 lbs) 4x4

Holy shit that torque curve is magnificent! Flat as a table top right off idle and over 500 all the way! You got that tune down to perfection! What is your total timing on this setup?

Great video and explanation 👍 Thanks for sharing some details.

,,,,,owned and daily drove 472 cadds for 12 years......At the biker bar ; One yelled out to me ; Tommy Horse only guy with a cadillac that runs like a Chevelle.........Love to find a 1970-71 or 1972.....and build another ..........600 plus foot pounds........BTW,,,Only had one tranny failure thru all those years ,,,A broken sprag,,,,,,one way roller clutch.......Drove my car home in reverse gear ,,,,,, 7 miles.....in 1988 or so.....

I've called them 3 times. No answer twice. Then a call transfer and no answer. 2 businesses in one.

Awesome video and info I used watch a lot of Cadillac's street racing in Fountain Ave and Hunts point in the Bronx and there where some bad ass Cadillac's back in the day with the original power plants they came with and you could get the performance parts to upgrade the the 472 the 425 and the 500

I had a 425 and went to a 500 but dreamed of having a wicked 472,

RIP Legend!

Torque correlates more to piston diameter than to stroke. The 472 has the same bore as the 500 so it should be very comparable in torque in most situations 😎👌

Nice engine for a dually crew-cab truck.

impressive craftsmanship, really considering having a 500 built through you guys.

How much would one of these cost as a turn key engine?

Courtney, can you advise on cam specs please?? Great work!

Better numbers than the GM crate 502. What a torque beast this is, as you say many overlook these Seen them in many pickups as a kid in the 70s. GUys if he makes his living this way he isnt going to hand you his cam specs...maybe sell you a cam?

*Let the Sunshine In...*

I have a 1964 Chevy tilt cab 4500 and I have a 1974 500 Cadillac engine. I'm thinking about putting in it . Of course I'm going to figure out the drivetrain too run it at a lower RPM. What should I do if it was yours?

Hey Courtney, great video - thank you. Sir, I have a fresh rebuilt "stock" 472 in my 1972 Cadillac Sedan. It needs to be sharper off the mark and through its range. The base timing was set @ 8 degrees, I have gone near 12 degrees. Not a lot of change, but there's no pinging or engine knock, so could I wind up a bit more? or would 12 degrees be it? We run a 98 octane fuel here in Australia. Help appreciated. Cheers Courtney - Fletch, Classic Restos TV.

I don't understand why you would not list the parts used for this build (that you are trying to sell) in the description box. At least give us cam specs or your cam part # along with what octane fuel you used please...

What’s the full build list of this?

You guys don't answer your phone

The at 50 is so stupid to say, because it doesn't tell anyone the full duration.

How much of increase in HP is due to the 30 over ? I'm thinking, not much. The 10:1, the heads, the carb, cam are what give you the Power, right ? IDK, I just read and watch a LOT. That engine sounds great !

I have 2 or 3 472 motors. Been looking for a 500 crank. Maybe i wont bother

Which connecting rods did you use in that engine?

Cad Co have a part number & price dir a caddy 425 v8 main cap girdle??

how much budget in performance parts to have this result or little more?

If you upgraded the valve train, you think you could get to 7000rpm?

I got a parts car the other day. It has an Edelbrock intake, is it worth putting on. 472

Wow... Why only pull to 5k... It seemed like it had a lot to go

What is the firing order step by step I'm new at this

Sir I have my friend car cadillac 1966 have sound chain how can repair

What cam sir?

How much does a stock/mild longblock build cost?

Could I send in my carb off of my 500 for a rebuild??

How are you