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Topic: northstar questions

Posted By: gtexotic
Subject: northstar questions
Date Posted: 27 September 2008 at 5:11pm

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

thanks

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Posted By: Matt
Date 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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Posted By: kawana
Date Posted: 27 September 2008 at 5:33pm

the N* is the DOHC v8 correct?

Posted By: Kyng_72
Date 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 http://www.westcoastfiero.com - www.westcoastfiero.com

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Posted By: Romeo
Date 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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