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4.1/4.9 Caddy by billpapps
Started on: 11-11-2009 10:50 AM
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Report this Post11-11-2009 10:50 AM Click Here to See the Profile for billpappsSend a Private Message to billpappsDirect Link to This Post
Any cast iron intakes made for this engine?
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Report this Post11-11-2009 11:21 AM Click Here to See the Profile for SongmanSend a Private Message to SongmanDirect Link to This Post
This is not really your question but I would stay away from 4.1s if possible. They had so many weak spots that they are just too much of a problem waiting to happen. 4.5s and 4.9s aer much better engines.

I've never heard of a cast iron intake for these engines.
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Report this Post11-11-2009 11:37 AM Click Here to See the Profile for Dan_SeattleSend a Private Message to Dan_SeattleDirect Link to This Post
Yeah, no cast irons that I've ever seen.
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Report this Post11-11-2009 02:28 PM Click Here to See the Profile for FieroseverywhereSend a Private Message to FieroseverywhereDirect Link to This Post
Bottom of the page are links to the rebuilder article. It will list every change from 4.1-4.9.

http://www.fieroaddiction.com/caddy49b.html
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Report this Post11-12-2009 06:28 AM Click Here to See the Profile for billpappsSend a Private Message to billpappsDirect Link to This Post
Thxs Guys .I didnt think there was.
But I had to asked.
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Report this Post11-12-2009 08:35 PM Click Here to See the Profile for Mr.PBodyClick Here to visit Mr.PBody's HomePageSend a Private Message to Mr.PBodyDirect Link to This Post
4.1s were also rated at 135bhp, and 4.5s were only 155bhp. The allante was 170 and 200 respectively but that is a harder to find motor. The 4.9L is the only motor worth your time in my opinion.
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Report this Post11-12-2009 10:30 PM Click Here to See the Profile for josef644Send a Private Message to josef644Direct Link to This Post
1990 4.5's were about the same as the 4.9's, PFI engines. They were not TBI. I have read that they had better torque off the line than the 4.9's did. But I have never seen data sheets on the 90 4.5 I would not be afraid of a 1990 4.5
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Report this Post11-13-2009 10:07 AM Click Here to See the Profile for Dan_SeattleSend a Private Message to Dan_SeattleDirect Link to This Post
4.9s had the benefit of better oil pump, oil pan (with windage tray), pistons to reduce cold start noise and better counter wieghting on the crank. Overall a better engine........but I have noticed something.

Drive a 1990 caddy.
Drive a 1991 caddy.

The 1990 caddy will rev easier.

4.5's have 84mm stroke, 4.9's have 92mm stroke. I think that's what they are anyway.

I have a 4.5 in my Formula and have noticed it revs higher, quicker than 4.9's do.

Better engine than a 4.9, no, more fun, yes. Escpecially with a 5spd tranny.
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