http://chrfab.topic-board.com/feed/? Latest topics Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:04:55 GMT 10 http://i46.servimg.com/u/f46/12/36/08/25/header11.gif http://chrfab.topic-board.com/feed/? http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/hi-from-london-t212.htm Venom Just bought 4 engines from a man in London called John who was building a sprint car but has decided to go a different route. I have 2 x 4ltr engines, 1 x 4.6 engine, and 1 engine which was a shelby that now has Darton sleeves, worked crank and heads as well as new cams and stack injection. There is also a porche adaptor plus an adapter for a torque tube set up. Many parts to check over yet and will let you know once I get a list together. Any info on the Shelby engine appreciated. Also has dry ... Introductions Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:04:55 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/hi-from-london-t212.htm#866 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/hi-from-london-t212.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/holley-commander-950-f5/commander-950-pro-on-an-ipad-t211.htm rwbakk Has anyone tried to run their commander system with an Ipad or evan with any apple opperating system?Just wondering if the softwere is compatible. Holley Commander 950 Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:41:10 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/holley-commander-950-f5/commander-950-pro-on-an-ipad-t211.htm#865 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/holley-commander-950-f5/commander-950-pro-on-an-ipad-t211.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/northstar-in-a-89-volvo-740-wagon-questions-t210.htm crioten so i have both laying around and thought how great would that be? i need an interesting toy... i have some questions... the motor i believe is a 94-96 v8, and i have all the wiring harness, pcm, etc for it. i would like to use the stock pcm on the motor, and keep it injected and really keep all the costs down as much as possible and to keep it as simple as possible. how hard are these things to wire up? does anyone have a breakdown of what i would need to do? or a diagram? for the trans ... Northstar-All eras Sun, 29 Aug 2010 03:15:24 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/northstar-in-a-89-volvo-740-wagon-questions-t210.htm#857 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/northstar-in-a-89-volvo-740-wagon-questions-t210.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/for-sale-f2/northstar-motor-for-sale-t204.htm Motorhead Unknown year. was told it has an internal noise. Make offer. For Sale Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:36:14 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/for-sale-f2/northstar-motor-for-sale-t204.htm#844 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/for-sale-f2/northstar-motor-for-sale-t204.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/holley-commander-950-f5/commander-950-ignition-fail-sometimes-t207.htm cuda What I mean is that I can have correct timing at idle (18 degrees) according to both the timing light and C950. When I rev it the timing changes according to the map to 40 degrees or more. So far no problem, everything is working as it should. Next time I start the engine it seems it gets stuck at 40 degrees or more, even though the map calls for 18. When I give it throttle, the engine will not respond, even though the map shows a change in rpm and vacuum. Timing light will show 40 degrees ... Holley Commander 950 Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:44:28 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/holley-commander-950-f5/commander-950-ignition-fail-sometimes-t207.htm#847 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/holley-commander-950-f5/commander-950-ignition-fail-sometimes-t207.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/injectors-for-stock-manifolds-t208.htm The Dark Side of Will I'm familiarizing myself with the variations of injectors that are on the market. I understand that for a while, pretty much all injectors were physically interchangeable, but that's not the case since about MY2000. Do Bosch design II and III injectors fit the production '93-'99 manifold with stainless fuel rail? I'm looking at a set like these http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220650012418 I'm getting the car back on the road. I'm not upgrading for now ... Northstar-All eras Sat, 07 Aug 2010 15:17:55 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/injectors-for-stock-manifolds-t208.htm#849 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/injectors-for-stock-manifolds-t208.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/misc-chatter-f7/project-low-rider-car-t160.htm Thomas OK this is how it started, I ask one of my car club tech head friends about my next project, making a 1975 Glasshouse Caprice RWD into a FWD, So I don't have to contend with a rear drive shaft, when I fab up a wicked hydraulic suspension. He told me to do a North Star. Now I have a 94 Eldorado in my back yard as well as a 75 Caprice with a 76 clip ( Square head lights with out worrying about smog) I told my wife I would not start this project until after the Holidays, My plan is to severe the ... Misc Chatter Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:33:23 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/misc-chatter-f7/project-low-rider-car-t160.htm#631 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/misc-chatter-f7/project-low-rider-car-t160.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/aurora-40-are-there-any-rwd-manaul-trannys-i-can-make-fit-into-a-s10-t209.htm gunsmithMMG I am wanting to swap a 4.0 Aurora v8 into my 99 s10 xtreme. I am a Machinist so are there any manual shift RWD trannys I can make work. Northstar-All eras Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:42:00 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/aurora-40-are-there-any-rwd-manaul-trannys-i-can-make-fit-into-a-s10-t209.htm#852 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/aurora-40-are-there-any-rwd-manaul-trannys-i-can-make-fit-into-a-s10-t209.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/head-swap-t201.htm radiogareth I have a low miles year 2000 N* (better intakes, worse exhausts) engine and have been offered a 1998 with head gasket problems. The earlier heads are better as Alan states and there is a bigger choice of cams too :-) Q. Can I fit the earlier heads on the later block? Q. Will the sumps interchange (I'm going to have to cut and shut one to fit my application) Q. Are the intake manifolds the same (making own ITB intake for the engine) Thanks Gareth Northstar-All eras Sun, 04 Jul 2010 09:09:18 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/head-swap-t201.htm#823 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/head-swap-t201.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/for-sale-f2/northstar-w-r154-supra-turbo-transmission-swap-project-t206.htm guywithlegs Selling off my RWD Northstar swap project. It was meant to go into a 92 Miata, but I no longer have time or space since our house just sold. So sadly, it must go. It comes with: 1. 95-99 Northstar short block. It came from storage at a college near me that GM donates engines to occasionally. Their auto program never used it, and I was lucky enough to get my hands on it! It has zero miles. The heads are inlcuded, but need some modification and cams. 2. 1989 Toyota Supra Turbo MKIII R154 transmission ... For Sale Mon, 02 Aug 2010 21:55:57 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/for-sale-f2/northstar-w-r154-supra-turbo-transmission-swap-project-t206.htm#846 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/for-sale-f2/northstar-w-r154-supra-turbo-transmission-swap-project-t206.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/holley-commander-950-f5/ignition-fail-at-idle-t205.htm cuda Hi my commander 950 with crank trigger and mallory ignition box failure the spark at idle. sometimes my spark at idle is 40 but in the table it shows 18 as it should be, if I disconnect battery and then connect it and crank it again my spark is right ( 18 degree ) at idle. the idle spark is not used. Reference is set to 53 and crank trigger also to 53. at wot I have 40 degree.Phasing is ok and ditrubuator is locked. what can be wrong? I have tried many time and it always run great after disconnect ... Holley Commander 950 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 19:38:09 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/holley-commander-950-f5/ignition-fail-at-idle-t205.htm#845 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/holley-commander-950-f5/ignition-fail-at-idle-t205.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/oil-pump-priming-t203.htm dkatsibubas how to prime oil pum on 4.6 north star engine Northstar-All eras Sat, 10 Jul 2010 01:55:07 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/oil-pump-priming-t203.htm#833 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/oil-pump-priming-t203.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/chrf-s-billet-valve-cover-inside-a-fiero-engine-compartment-what-did-you-do-to-make-it-fit-t117.htm madcurls I purchased a CHRF's N* billet cast valve cover for my 87 Pont Fiero. After (1) attempt by my engine guy, we've found that the valve cover is a bit too big for the engine compartment. I called CHRF today regarding plan B; re-modify the right strut tower and maybe notch out some of the trunk place. Plan A is out of the question since the valve cover is a complete cast and re-shaping the part might crack it resulting in a $300 lost. I've seen WCF in Tehacapi, CA re-modify the right strut ... Northstar-All eras Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:20:16 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/chrf-s-billet-valve-cover-inside-a-fiero-engine-compartment-what-did-you-do-to-make-it-fit-t117.htm#400 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/chrf-s-billet-valve-cover-inside-a-fiero-engine-compartment-what-did-you-do-to-make-it-fit-t117.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/shelby-series-1-engine-swap-t200.htm Series1 Thanks]]> Introductions Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:21:24 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/shelby-series-1-engine-swap-t200.htm#818 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/shelby-series-1-engine-swap-t200.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/hello-from-the-garden-state-t202.htm cad08stsv Good Morning, everyone, My name is Russell and I have owned and contiue to own several Cadillac. Two are Northstar equipped. One is an 03 Seville STS, little over 23000. miles Car did not come equipped with XM or Navigation. I ask the dealer if they would install the DDR and Nav system. I was greeted with a big NO. Not even if I agreed to be responsable for the system and hold them not responsable. Still NO. So I asked them to sell me the parts and I would install, you guessed it Still ... Introductions Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:45:14 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/hello-from-the-garden-state-t202.htm#826 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/hello-from-the-garden-state-t202.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/misc-chatter-f7/mazda-northstar-video-t150.htm mazda1949 ]]> Misc Chatter Sun, 13 Sep 2009 21:46:13 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/misc-chatter-f7/mazda-northstar-video-t150.htm#576 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/misc-chatter-f7/mazda-northstar-video-t150.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/bolts-for-the-flywheel-t152.htm bongiorno Hello All, I've started working on my forever Diablo kitcar with a 96 northstar and porsche 915 transmission and I seem to have misplaced the flywheel bolts. Any idea what grade and length I need to use? Thanks For any help! Frank Chrfab Header Flanges and Motor Mounts... Northstar-All eras Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:55:44 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/bolts-for-the-flywheel-t152.htm#579 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/bolts-for-the-flywheel-t152.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/what-pilot-bushing-t177.htm RussT As I mentioned in my "introduction" I'm putting together a Northstar powered T bucket. it will have a T-5 trans, and I'm using a Blazer?? bellhousing (cable opperated clutch and "level" trans mounting). I've figured out most of the combination of parts to use, except for the pilot bushing. Is there a needle bearing one that will fit the factory crank snout (98 motor) or should I just continue on and machine down the outside of a 70s Chev bushing to fit? it appears that the ... Northstar-All eras Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:01:59 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/what-pilot-bushing-t177.htm#701 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/what-pilot-bushing-t177.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/considering-n-in-1968-mgb-t199.htm joebezzy hello all, Currently working on a project car, my 68 mgb gt, and have finally found someone who knows what they are talking about when it comes to the N*. I am considering swapping in a N* for my app but can not seem to find a listed height for the motor. does anyone have this measurement? The second question I have is can the water pump in the 93-99 be moved to the front of the motor? The problem I have is i live in az and an electric water pump will simply not due. Last, does the ... Northstar-All eras Thu, 03 Jun 2010 23:57:43 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/considering-n-in-1968-mgb-t199.htm#814 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/considering-n-in-1968-mgb-t199.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/96-bonneville-gxp-t195.htm pontiacjeff Hello, I want to install a Northstar in place of the 3800S/C in my 96 Bonne. It is currently twin-charged (turbo-supercharged) and twin liquid-air intercooled, one after the turbo and one under the s/c. I have built three 3800's for it in the last two years. Tiring of that. It is time for forged pistons and steel rods, but if I do that, I would rather do it to the N* engine. I work at Capital Cadillac in Atlanta. I have acquired a 2000-model engine. The H-body Bonne is the same as the old ... Introductions Tue, 18 May 2010 23:24:35 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/96-bonneville-gxp-t195.htm#802 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/96-bonneville-gxp-t195.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/northstar-piston-rock-t198.htm NineFiveFourO Got a question... I pulled the heads off of my 96 4.6 I'm swapping into my Aurora, and noticed that the pistons rock back and forth in the cylinders slightly... like they have significant wear and play. Is this normal? Mechanic friend was telling me it looks like I need to buy new pistons... or is it that when the N* pistons heat up during use, they expand to fit the cylinders tighter? Any help is appreciated, thanks. Northstar-All eras Wed, 26 May 2010 03:08:04 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/northstar-piston-rock-t198.htm#806 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/northstar-piston-rock-t198.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/holley-commander-950-f5/iac-problem-still-software-glitch-t197.htm victim anybody know why in the iac software 950 pro software that the D/P/I terms are not present,no way to adjust because they are not visible when engine running ,the top of page is blank. thanx in advance. Holley Commander 950 Mon, 24 May 2010 17:48:23 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/holley-commander-950-f5/iac-problem-still-software-glitch-t197.htm#805 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/holley-commander-950-f5/iac-problem-still-software-glitch-t197.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/99-aurora-project-46-y-and-sts-trans-so-far-t196.htm deeznutz4u Just wondering if i should change the cams to the 272 ? I don't want a L37 and have no intention on running to 8000 RPM. I plan on studding the block and staying N.A. no NOS either, I want to stay around 6K redline and make as much torque as I can; as an oldsmobile should be. I think its better to be quicker than faster. Anyone have any ideas on this ? I am planning on ordering the drilled timing gear set, because it should help me reach my goals by increasing the low end torque output. It'll ... Northstar-All eras Wed, 19 May 2010 16:09:49 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/99-aurora-project-46-y-and-sts-trans-so-far-t196.htm#803 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/99-aurora-project-46-y-and-sts-trans-so-far-t196.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/other-ecu-s-f3/northstar-running-on-a-ls1-pcm-t21.htm CalEditor Hey guy's it works and runs good. I did a dyno test that wasn't so good, but I am tuning on it and think it is handled. After I get settled in South Carolina I will find a dyno and get back to work on it. I ran the car on a Dyno Dynamic dyno (like Zack did) and I was also told the numbers would be low. I put down 205 rwhp from the LS1 and a slick 239.9 rwhp from a 99 Northstar PCM. The 239.9 rwhp is kind of a fluke. I can duplicate this only one run at a time and the power drops off within ... Other ECU's Tue, 03 Jun 2008 11:22:15 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/other-ecu-s-f3/northstar-running-on-a-ls1-pcm-t21.htm#54 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/other-ecu-s-f3/northstar-running-on-a-ls1-pcm-t21.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/rebuilding-a-40-t194.htm NineFiveFourO Hey all, have a 95 Aurora with a blown trans... Found a motor and trans out of a wrecked car with 29k on it... have decided to go with that to go into my car. There are a couple things I'm going to do to the engine before it goes it, some of them I have questions about: -timeserting -272 CHRfab cams (I have seen talk of it working, and talk of it not, what is the real deal?) -porting the heads as best as possible (what is the CHRfab cost for their heads? If I had an exact number ... Northstar-All eras Thu, 22 Apr 2010 05:40:00 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/rebuilding-a-40-t194.htm#777 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/rebuilding-a-40-t194.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/for-sale-f2/96-northstar-288-cams-very-strong-engine-t151.htm Totty I am looking at completely redoing my project car and I want to build a spare motor that I have. In order to do so I need to get rid of my current engine. The engine I have in the car now is a 4.6 northstar, 288 cams, 180lb springs, 30lb injectors, new alternator, powdercoated red valve covers, new waterpump, and timeserted block. When I built the engine I had 15 thousands taken off of the heads and installed Cometic Head Gaskets. The engine is very strong and has no leaks. I have run Royal Purple ... For Sale Sat, 26 Sep 2009 16:31:15 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/for-sale-f2/96-northstar-288-cams-very-strong-engine-t151.htm#578 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/for-sale-f2/96-northstar-288-cams-very-strong-engine-t151.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/other-ecu-s-f3/status-on-holley-and-new-ecu-t193.htm RussT also interested to hear what ever happened to the "2 new ECUs from Holly" that Alan was due to receive for testing a year or more ago.

Cheers,
Russ]]> Other ECU's Sat, 17 Apr 2010 03:00:30 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/other-ecu-s-f3/status-on-holley-and-new-ecu-t193.htm#776 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/other-ecu-s-f3/status-on-holley-and-new-ecu-t193.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/n-transmission-question-t119.htm tally99
My question is if I need to get a new pcm if i am otherwise leaving the engine as is. If I dont what will i need software wise to stop it from shooting codes... maybe it isnt even an issue I am just starting to plan for my future project

Thanks for any input]]> Northstar-All eras Tue, 28 Apr 2009 01:35:24 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/n-transmission-question-t119.htm#414 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/n-transmission-question-t119.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/hello-t192.htm 86northstar Hi I am from the fiero forum. I had a low miles 01 northstar running in my 86 fiero gt. Ran really well and put down 290hp at the wheels with a megasquirt set up. The engine gave up on me last summer during a hard sprint on an open road. I finally got around to tearing the engine apart tonight to find a piece from the edge of my piston missing from #8 cylinder. The walls are scored, and the valves have small nicks in them. No sign of the piston fragment. I can post some pictures of the damage ... Introductions Thu, 08 Apr 2010 05:27:48 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/hello-t192.htm#774 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/hello-t192.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/46-heads-t191.htm 98eldo32v Guys and gals, I have a 98 eldo vin "Y". I wondering which are the best flowing casting numbers on cylinder heads (if there is any difference between years) that I should use. Thanks Northstar-All eras Thu, 01 Apr 2010 21:26:37 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/46-heads-t191.htm#755 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/46-heads-t191.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/how-can-i-tell-can-you-help-me-t183.htm chp10_8 I just met a guy, who has 2 4.6 Northstar motors and one the mileage is unknown however he did say that the motor had just been rebuilt for a project and he decided not to use it after all, the other motor is the same however this particular motor has around 110 miles (not to be confused with 110,000 miles) so i was very interested in this one the only issue is that he doesn't know any more then that the motors are LD8 casting numbers is there another way to find out if this is the Sport motor ... Northstar-All eras Wed, 17 Mar 2010 05:08:53 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/how-can-i-tell-can-you-help-me-t183.htm#733 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/how-can-i-tell-can-you-help-me-t183.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/computer-t181.htm deebert_j3 i have got a 95 northstar and im wanting to put it in a 64 chevy truck. so of course ive got to use the 700r got one of those. i can handle the wiring situation. but my question is can anyone turn off pass key and o2 sensors and stuff i dont need on the original computer so i can wire it into my truck? thanks jody Northstar-All eras Mon, 15 Mar 2010 23:49:44 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/computer-t181.htm#730 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/computer-t181.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/northstar-with-carb-t184.htm downtoearth I was wondering waht all is involved in getting a northstar to run carburated. Specifically ignition timing and coil pak wiring. Also if the owner sees this or if anybody knows I need a price on carb intake polished and the serpentine kit polished with just an alternator. Northstar-All eras Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:12:27 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/northstar-with-carb-t184.htm#734 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/northstar-with-carb-t184.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/2001-cadillac-seville-sts-perf-upgrade-t138.htm brendan4862 I bought my 01 Caddy STS from my neighbor. He bought it new back in January 2001 and I was wondering if I should go for the Head Package, or some other type of upgrade. I've looked into exhausts as well. I would like to keep the car basically stock but just give it that extra bit that I know she wants to unleash from the gorgeous GM engine that sits under the hood. I was really hoping for somewhere around 400-420 horses. But I'm not sure if there are many upgrades for the 00-04/5 N*'s. ... Northstar-All eras Tue, 21 Jul 2009 02:56:50 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/2001-cadillac-seville-sts-perf-upgrade-t138.htm#503 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/2001-cadillac-seville-sts-perf-upgrade-t138.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/intake-manifold-exhaust-ports-year-2000-n-t187.htm radiogareth Hi, I have a Y2000 N* and have been looking into the ports as I (a) needed to turn round the intake manifold for RWD and (b) the exhaust manifolds will need some work to fit my application. The intake manifold has a blow-off/backfire valve that fouls the steering pump mount. I can blank it off and re-fit on the other end of the manifold where there is a blanking plug. Or have any of you other suggestions when you did this? Alan states that the 2000 intake ports are good (they are like looking ... Northstar-All eras Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:10:21 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/intake-manifold-exhaust-ports-year-2000-n-t187.htm#749 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/intake-manifold-exhaust-ports-year-2000-n-t187.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/adding-a-36-1-trigger-wheel-t186.htm radiogareth Hi, I'm building up a N* for a hot rod and want to add a 36-1 trigger wheel. I have seen the double 36-1 trigger that Alan uses on his Holley conversion but I have a pressed steel F**d unit in stock. I want to fit it to the crank harmonic damper. From what I have found on the www the damper is not keyed to the flywheel, just done up real tight. Under the damper retaining bolt is a big steel washer. I was wondering if this was a stepped washer, ie it locates in the front of the damper, or if ... Northstar-All eras Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:00:31 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/adding-a-36-1-trigger-wheel-t186.htm#748 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/adding-a-36-1-trigger-wheel-t186.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/camshafts-t190.htm 98eldo32v
I do have a question though. Can the camshafts on these motors be advanced or retarded for more power?

My quad four h.o. can be advanced or retarded for more power. At one time olds rocket parts used to sell the cam gears to accomplish this.

I was wondering if the same technique could apply to the northstar engine? Any thoughts? Thanks]]> Introductions Thu, 01 Apr 2010 17:59:39 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/camshafts-t190.htm#754 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/camshafts-t190.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/wanted-f4/for-sale-t189.htm welderstc i have a 1998 4.6L northstar for sale 131,000 miles on it complete front end motor transmission and transaxle computer and wiring. any idea what it is worth. it was running when taken out. the sun roof was broken and lit on fire only the inside was torched mainly seats and smoke damage. Wanted Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:56:20 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/wanted-f4/for-sale-t189.htm#753 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/wanted-f4/for-sale-t189.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/hello-from-a-small-cadillac-shop-in-concord-nc-t188.htm northstarmotors hello guys I have a shop in concord nc called northstar motors. We,ve been open 2 months and have done 12 head gasket jobs. I have 20 years of cadillac dealer expeirence plus I love the northstar engine. I have all kinds of spare parts and some knowlage. we are trying to build an 98 eldo etc with nitrous. Look forward to talking to some of you guys. Introductions Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:43:38 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/hello-from-a-small-cadillac-shop-in-concord-nc-t188.htm#752 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/hello-from-a-small-cadillac-shop-in-concord-nc-t188.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/hello-from-london-uk-t185.htm radiogareth Hi, I'm stuck over here in south London, UK, with a 2000 4.6 Northstar in my garage. Bought for an unspecified 'hot rod' project, I'm slowly working on getting it up and running, using RWD and Megasquirt for ignition and fuelling. Trying to find a 700R4 from a 2.8 V6 over here is like looking for rocking horse droppings - very rare!! Got a few questions that will appear on the forum from time to time, and busy saving up for some of the nice stuff from CHRF! Cheers... Gareth Introductions Sun, 21 Mar 2010 07:35:00 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/hello-from-london-uk-t185.htm#747 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/hello-from-london-uk-t185.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/misc-chatter-f7/my-car-at-the-concours-de-elegance-t38.htm Totty

]]> Misc Chatter Tue, 22 Jul 2008 02:14:14 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/misc-chatter-f7/my-car-at-the-concours-de-elegance-t38.htm#106 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/misc-chatter-f7/my-car-at-the-concours-de-elegance-t38.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/just-signed-up-t182.htm swalker140 Hello everyone, Just spoke to Alan yesterday. Got a real good feeling that he can help me in some Caddy venues. Good to see Jake here too from the forum. I am in the IT trade but going back to car speak full time very soon. DBA MaxxCar in Houston, TX. At a young age I messed with Grey cars and street cars when you could afford them. I own some northstar stuff. Been into some Italian stuff. German stuff. Brit junk. Expensive junk. Anything made from alloy interest me. Schooled as a machinist, ... Introductions Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:58:58 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/just-signed-up-t182.htm#731 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/just-signed-up-t182.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/misc-chatter-f7/my-rear-engine-northstar-mazda-pickup-t149.htm mazda1949 ]]> Misc Chatter Sun, 13 Sep 2009 20:50:09 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/misc-chatter-f7/my-rear-engine-northstar-mazda-pickup-t149.htm#575 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/misc-chatter-f7/my-rear-engine-northstar-mazda-pickup-t149.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/it-s-a-small-world-after-all-t176.htm RussT I see a bunch of familiar faces here from the Fiero world! imagine that. . I still own my Fiero IMSA widebody N*, but I'm afraid it doesn't get driven much anymore. Nothing I like better than a good project, but alas... the Fiero is done. these days I'm working on building a Northstar powered T bucket. I had a nice 98 motor in my shop that I used as a "mule" motor to test some crazy ideas, and I've always thought a T bucket would be a kick... plus I needed a new project... so here ... Introductions Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:48:12 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/it-s-a-small-world-after-all-t176.htm#700 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/it-s-a-small-world-after-all-t176.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/timeserting-t179.htm chp10_8 I was talking to another member of this forum, but had a question, is there an inexpensive way to get the engine block timeserted and if so where is the kit available??? Northstar-All eras Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:44:33 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/timeserting-t179.htm#719 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/timeserting-t179.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/finally-decided-what-to-do-t180.htm chp10_8 For those that don't know I have been trying to find a way to rebuild my motor but the project is going to take quite a while maybe a month or two. So my plan is to get a motor from the wrecking yard and just timesert it and upgrade the cams. The one issue that I have is I still want to get optimal performance cause later this engine will be sold I just don't want to spend a lot of money doing it. So the advising begins. Northstar-All eras Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:11:38 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/finally-decided-what-to-do-t180.htm#725 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/finally-decided-what-to-do-t180.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/northstar-fitment-t178.htm chp10_8 Can a northstar from a Cadillac that was made after 2000 work in a 99 sts? Northstar-All eras Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:07:47 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/northstar-fitment-t178.htm#714 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/northstar-fitment-t178.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/replacing-02-deville-northstar-t168.htm don_k I have an 02 Deville VIN 9 that is suffering from the dreaded HG disease. I have aquired a new engine less the crank, rods, pistons & bearings. I plan on using the crank, rods & pistons from my current engine w/new bearings, rings and gaskets. The new engine is disassembled & I am in the process of getting it ready for installation. I have several questions I hope to get some input on: 1. Do aftermarket rings perform equal to GM parts? 2. My new heads have vin Y cams, should I ... Northstar-All eras Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:30:58 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/replacing-02-deville-northstar-t168.htm#661 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/replacing-02-deville-northstar-t168.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/a-few-questions-concerning-the-n-s-t112.htm Snowblind. alrighty...just a few questions. any help would be more then appreciated. right now im just doing abit of research on the northstar series and this seems to be the only place for northstar fans. 1.)the engines im interested in is the L37 and LD8. are there any actual differences in the 04 models? i heard something about the cams and springs were different but other then that they were the same. 2.)which ever engine i decide to go with its going to have an eaton roots type supercharger ... Northstar-All eras Sun, 15 Mar 2009 08:04:10 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/a-few-questions-concerning-the-n-s-t112.htm#374 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/northstar-all-eras-f1/a-few-questions-concerning-the-n-s-t112.htm http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/new-to-the-site-t175.htm chp10_8 New to CHRFAB just wanted to get a lil advice on my car have a 1999 Cadillac Seville STS with 97k miles the heads are causing it to overheat on steep hills only. I know soon with Bakersfield weather I wont be able to pull it out the garage with out it overheating. I'am going to rebuild the motor and want to up to horses a lil to high 300's or low 400's and still be able to drive everyday all input is appreciated, be safe out there! Introductions Sat, 20 Feb 2010 07:38:14 GMT http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/new-to-the-site-t175.htm#699 http://chrfab.topic-board.com/introductions-f10/new-to-the-site-t175.htm