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Old 06-04-2003, 06:20 PM
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32v northstar swap

has anyone thought about doing this swap? i see huge potential with that engine, what do you guys think? and btw i dont need anyone posting about how much a PITA this would be as im not naieve enough to think it would be easy.
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Car: 89 base 'Bird
Engine: 507ci Caddy
Transmission: BOP TH400
I've seen one in a Fiero before with nitrous on it. I don't think it's been done in a Camaro before, but as the saying goes with time and money anything will fit.
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I've seen a couple of Fieros with one. Must bolt right up to a 60° transmission or something.

I have no clues what it would take to get one into one of these cars; oil pans, exhaust, mounts, accessories, etc.
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I think the LS1 is a better choice, as far as potential is concerned.
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pushrod or twin cams?

i like the sound of twin cams, could really turn that motor into a screamer
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It has been done on a 4th gen. I see no reason why it will not work on a 3rd.
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Can you say shoe horn?
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shelby series 1

the new shelby series 1 ($180,000) uses the cadilac's northstar. it has 2 engine options the regular northstar rated at 320 hp and a supercharged version of the northstar rated at 450 hp. completely irrelevent i know but just thought ide throw that out there, i mean if carrol shelby uses it in his 180k car its gotta be a worthwhile engine.
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