Caddy 500 in toy, What tranny? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

POS w/Potential · 09-10-2001, 07:41 PM

My brother is thinking about putting the 500 in his toy, what tranny and case do you use to make 4x4. do you make a t-case adapter and use the caddy tranny, or make a bellhousing adapter and use a th 350 or something?
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks Robert

Abba · 09-10-2001, 08:25 PM

A caddy is a GM produt,just use the main shaft of a 4x4.

Gordon · 09-11-2001, 09:37 AM

the caddy uses the Buick Olds Pontiac bellhousing bolt pattern which is slightly different than the Chevy pattern, adapter plates are available or you can use one of the other bellhousings. If you want an auto you are in good shape, if you want a manual you will have to have a bore machined in the back of the crankshaft for a pilot bushing.

Ben W · 09-11-2001, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Gordon:
<STRONG>the caddy uses the Buick Olds Pontiac bellhousing bolt pattern which is slightly different than the Chevy pattern, adapter plates are available or you can use one of the other bellhousings. If you want an auto you are in good shape, if you want a manual you will have to have a bore machined in the back of the crankshaft for a pilot bushing.</STRONG>

and you will have to buy an expensive custom flywheel.

The Rockslut · 09-11-2001, 10:58 AM

Just get the TH400 that bolted to it and call Advanced to get the adapter to your T-case

POS w/Potential · 09-11-2001, 07:27 PM

any idea what the price is on that specific adapter?

Thanks alot
Robert <><

09-10-2001, 07:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
POS w/Potential Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 3083 Location: Windsor, CO, USA 60 mi. N o Denver Posts: 155	Caddy 500 in toy, What tranny? My brother is thinking about putting the 500 in his toy, what tranny and case do you use to make 4x4. do you make a t-case adapter and use the caddy tranny, or make a bellhousing adapter and use a th 350 or something? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks Robert __________________ 1982 TOY 6" lift 35"'s Buick 6,intake headers exhaust, Paxton Blower etc. Internal cage beard ultras + much more...

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The Rockslut Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5021 Location: Lincoln, CA Posts: 5,967	Just get the TH400 that bolted to it and call Advanced to get the adapter to your T-case __________________ Don't be "THAT GUY" on the trail. www.voodoowax.com

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POS w/Potential Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 3083 Location: Windsor, CO, USA 60 mi. N o Denver Posts: 155	any idea what the price is on that specific adapter? Thanks alot Robert <>< __________________ 1982 TOY 6" lift 35"'s Buick 6,intake headers exhaust, Paxton Blower etc. Internal cage beard ultras + much more...

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09-10-2001, 08:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Abba Granite Guru Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5181 Location: Corning Ca Posts: 584	A caddy is a GM produt,just use the main shaft of a 4x4.

09-11-2001, 09:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gordon Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Member # 929 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca USA Posts: 2,825	the caddy uses the Buick Olds Pontiac bellhousing bolt pattern which is slightly different than the Chevy pattern, adapter plates are available or you can use one of the other bellhousings. If you want an auto you are in good shape, if you want a manual you will have to have a bore machined in the back of the crankshaft for a pilot bushing.