[AT] OT Cadillac Northstar engine

[Doug Tallman]

It would probably turn into a computer nightmare real quick. If you had 
the whole Buick for the wiring harness and computer you could probably 
get it to run. How well the rest of the car would operate around it 
might be a problem without the PCM on the bus line. ABS might be a 
problem. You would need the trans from the Buick. the next thing would 
be the width. Might have a problem with axles. Doug T

On 10/1/2016 10:59 PM, Cecil Bearden wrote:
> Charlie:
>
> Starter is under the intake manifold.   That Youtube is one of the best
> things on the internet when you want to find out how something is done.
>
> Is there a way I could install a Buick 3800 engine in the 98 Cadillac
> even if I had to change the transmission.  Would it be a computer
> nightmare or is it possible?
>
> Cecil in OKla
>
>
> On 10/1/2016 2:51 PM, charlie hill wrote:
>> Starter inside the engine?  SAY WHAT?????????
>>
>> Does that engineer still have a job?
>>
>> Charlie
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Steve W.
>> Sent: Friday, September 30, 2016 5:09 PM
>> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
>> Subject: Re: [AT] OT Cadillac Northstar engine
>>
>> Cecil Bearden wrote:
>>> Charlie:
>>>
>>> This 98 Caddy is what I would call Mint condition.   It must have been
>>> kept in a temperature controlled garage.  A non-smoker, and no wear on
>>> the seats.  70K miles.  I am going to keep it, and find another one for
>>> parts to fix my MIL's car.  Thanks to Steve W. for his info.  I had just
>>> about decided the Northstar Performance kit was the only way to go.
>>> The time factor is what is the big problem.   I just have to get the
>>> shop cleaned out and go to work.  It is about #23 down the list to get
>>> repaired.
>>>
>>> Cecil in OKla
>>>
>> The engine is actually a great design just a couple areas of bad
>> execution. Capable of a LOT more power.
>> Just that the thin block deck thickness combined with the small bolts
>> with fine threads and having the bottoms open to hot acidic coolant to
>> hold the heads down was a dumb idea.
>>
>> That and locating the starter inside the engine!!!
>>
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