2018 Cadillac CTS-V Base

2018 Cadillac CTS-V — professionally built, fully forged, and engineered for serious power.
This is not a bolt-on CTS-V. This is a fully built, meticulously assembled high-performance machine with an extensive engine overhaul and premium components throughout. The motor was removed, rebuilt, and upgraded with close attention to detail, using proven parts designed to handle high boost and aggressive power delivery.
At the heart of the build is a strengthened bottom end featuring an upgraded stroker kit, ARP main bolts, new crankshaft bearings, camshaft bearings, and a Katech oil pump to ensure durability under extreme conditions. The cylinder heads were shipped and professionally upgraded with LME ported heads and upgraded valves designed specifically for high-boost applications.
The camshaft setup includes an LMP camshaft kit with pushrods, Johnson lifters, trays, gaskets, cam retainer, head studs, timing chain, cam gear, ARP hardware, Manton trunnion kit, Katech valley cover, and VVT delete front cover — a comprehensive valvetrain solution built to perform and last. Brisk spark plugs, fresh coolant, and 22 quarts of VR1 oil with new filters complete the assembly. Machine shop work was performed as part of the rebuild, ensuring proper tolerances and professional execution.
Supporting modifications elevate this build even further:
• 5-gallon ice tank
• Meth injection system
• Nitrous kit
• Roto-Fab intake
• Kooks long-tube headers
• Full Corsa exhaust system
• Front race brakes
The LT4 platform in the 2018 CTS-V is already legendary from the factory, producing 640 horsepower and 630 lb-ft of torque. With this level of internal reinforcement and supporting modifications, this example is built to operate at an entirely different level. The Alpha chassis provides world-class handling, Magnetic Ride Control, and Brembo performance engineering from Cadillac’s V-Series division — blending supercar performance with four-door luxury.
This is a professionally built, heavily upgraded CTS-V for the enthusiast who understands what goes into a proper high-horsepower build. No corners cut. No expense spared. Built to handle boost. Built to perform.