Possible engine swaps for a 1983 Eldo Barritz with the HT4100

Asked by Bob Aug 06, 2014 at 09:14 PM about the 1983 Cadillac Eldorado Coupe FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I am negotiating for a 1983 Eldo Barritz with the HT4100 engine. The engine is wasted.
Other than replacing the engine with another HT4100 what other engines are possible
candidates for the swap?

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jamnblues answered 10 years ago

that is front wheel drive, right?- what is so attractive about this car that you want to complicate your life so badly? guess why the current owner wants to sell it-

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BoholMark answered 10 years ago

I cant remember the displacement but its the next one Caddy offered. Its a direct bolt in and the ecu doesn't even need to be changed.

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BoholMark answered 10 years ago

Something in the back of my head is saying The 4500.

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BoholMark answered 10 years ago

The 4100 was a P O S. So even if you find a running one don't get it.

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