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2018 Cadillac CTS-V — engine fits but driveline angle is not ideal

DieselGal547Community StarterJul 6, 20262018 Cadillac CTS-VBoston
2018 Cadillac CTS-V, about 103,000 miles. Mock-up clears the steering and firewall, but getting the transmission output lined up perfectly would require moving the engine. How much should packaging be compromised to improve driveline geometry? I am trying to get the facts straight before spending money.
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CamberGarage964Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 7, 2026permalink
Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2018 Cadillac CTS-V in Boston, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “v — engine fits but driveline angle,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Did the worksheet show tax yet? This is the filter I use when the thread starts repeating itself. That's my plan before I call anyone.
CityTraveler79Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 7, 2026permalink
Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2018 Cadillac CTS-V owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
ColdStartBuilder211Community StarterCommunity StarterJul 7, 2026permalink
I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2018 Cadillac CTS-V before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. No need to make it theatrical. I'll update if anything new shows up.
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