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Old 03-30-2006, 01:59 AM
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Hello, please help would a side valve cadillac v8 1938-44 be any good for rat rod engine thanks.
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Old 03-30-2006, 02:07 AM
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It's definitely different.

I'd like to see this in any old rod, definitely not something one usually sees.

If it's in good running order I say go for it.
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definitely.....go for it. Check with these guys to see if they have an adapter for a later model trans to mate up with it.....
http://www.transmissionadapters.com/
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