northstar questions

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   Anyone have any good info on northstar engine swaps? Mounts, strengthening anything like that?

thanks

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gtexotic Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02 March 2008 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 44	Post Options Post Reply Quote gtexotic Report Post Quote Reply Topic: northstar questions Posted: 27 September 2008 at 5:11pm
	Anyone have any good info on northstar engine swaps? Mounts, strengthening anything like that? thanks

Matt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 09 February 2008 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 448	Post Options Post Reply Quote Matt Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 September 2008 at 5:16pm
	All I know is what I've read on this forum, (please correct me if I'm wrong) 1. Very expensive 2. One of the most difficult conversions 3. Difficult to find a Northstar compared to a 3800 4. Not all that much more pro's than a 3800SC conversion and the 3800 swap is more straight forward and cheaper in the long run. I have no experience with any type of conversion, just what I've read. I'm sure others will have more advice.
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kawana Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 09 June 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 508	Post Options Post Reply Quote kawana Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 27 September 2008 at 5:33pm
	the N* is the DOHC v8 correct?

Kyng_72 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 30 November 2008 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 49	Post Options Post Reply Quote Kyng_72 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 December 2008 at 10:34pm
	Kawana yes the Northstar is the DOHC 32 valve Cadillac V8. Obviously the engine cradle needs to be strengthened and you'll need to fabricate engine mounts and possibly get new axles made. I am also considering this conversion but my car has the getrag 5 spd and not sure if it will work or if I have to switch to an automatic. Edit: I just found a site with some information on this conversion www.westcoastfiero.com
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Romeo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Post God Joined: 16 November 2008 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 3033	Post Options Post Reply Quote Romeo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 December 2008 at 4:05pm
	Yeah, they also sell the kit to drop a Northstar in. However, as someone mentioned above, you can get alot more bang for your buck in other engines. And Kyng, ironically enough, that site is the reason I saw this site (as they're only off of eachother by a single 's').
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