Is the Cadillac 429 A good engine?
The 429 is a good powerful engine with very good reliability and durability. At 340hp its no slouch. One year quirks aside, it would not be a bad choice. But, the oil pump housing that is unique to the 63 390 and all the 429s can wear leading to low oil pressure.
How much horsepower does a 429 Cadillac have?
The 429 was created by using a 4.125″ bore and a 4.00″ stroke. This resulted in a healthy engine that made 340hp and 480 lb-ft of torque.
Is Cadillac 429 A big block?
Over the years there have been many bore and stroke combinations used to create 283, 302, 305, 327, 350 and 400 CID engines. Now since the 390 and the 429 Cadillac motor have the 3&5, and 4&6 exhaust port shared, the motors are a small block.
What years did Cadillac use the 429 engine?
The 429 was used through the 1967 model year. (It is not uncommon to find an early 1964 model year with the ’63 390 V8 as Cadillac tried to use up the older engines in stock.)
Did Chevy make a 429?
KK #1201 was the first Boss 429 and KK #2558 was the last Boss 429 made. There were 857 Ford Mustang Boss 429s made in 1969. The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro was equipped with the previous model’s major mechanical components but featured all-new sheet metal, except the hood and trunk lid, to give it a sportier look.
How much power can a 429 make?
In truth, the 429 SCJ produced more like 425-450 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque, more on a par with the big-block Chevy.
Was there a 429 Cobra Jet?
In 1968, the 429 superseded the 427 as Ford’s premier big-block, replacing the heavier FE-series. With a 4.36-inch bore and shorter 3.59-inch stroke than the 460, the 429-cu-in Cobra Jet promised at least 370 hp thanks to its snappy 11.3:1 compression ratio, and it became the go-to power plant for the late-’60s Fords.
What is a Boss 429 engine worth?
According to Hagerty’s valuation tool, a Boss 429 is worth $200,000 on average. Even in “fair” condition, they can go for over $140,000.