At a Glance

• Condition: OEM used, engine core (short block or long block); each core inspected for cylinder bore condition, crankshaft integrity, cylinder head integrity (long block); short blocks and long blocks documented separately
• Availability: In stock, Cadillac Cimarron engine core available; specialty J-body era 14-30 day lead time for specific engine variants
• Shipping: Free freight-pallet shipping to all 50 states, 5 to 10 business days
• Part verified as OEM engine core (short block / long block) for 1982-1988 Cadillac Cimarron J-body applications
• Application: Cadillac Cimarron 1982-1988 (7-year production run); Cadillac's entry into compact luxury car market
• Built on GM J-body platform - the same J-body platform that underpinned the Chevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunbird, Buick Skyhawk, and Oldsmobile Firenza of the era
• Sister vehicle: Chevrolet Cavalier (J-body era) - shares platform / engines / many components; excellent cross-reference donor for engine core sourcing
• Engine options: 1.8L OHV 4-cylinder (1982-1985), 2.0L OHV 4-cylinder (1986-1988), optional 2.8L V6 (introduced 1985 as optional engine)
• Engine cores available as either short blocks (bare block with crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, no cylinder heads) or long blocks (complete with cylinder heads) for rebuilding or replacement applications
• Cylinder bore condition inspected (measured for taper / out-of-round)
• Crankshaft integrity verified (main and rod journals inspected)
• Cylinder head integrity verified on long blocks (no cracks, valve seat condition, deck surface flatness)
• Historical context: Cadillac Cimarron is often cited as one of the most controversial Cadillac products - a badge-engineered J-body compact that was widely criticized for not delivering Cadillac-worthy differentiation from Chevrolet Cavalier; still an interesting collector / restoration subject
• 15 day replacement warranty on component defects