Guest Anonymous Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 Hi guys, Our Northstar project slowed down during the summer due to personal pressures and family emergencies, but took a big step forward this week. The engine is running in the car. Now this doesn't seem, on the surface, to be a big deal. However, we are using stock Northstar injectors, a Caddy computer with built in security, etc. etc. This required a custom wiring harness, programming, hand built headers, motor mounts and a redesigned steering setup. The injectors had to be reversed and those complexities had to be dealt with. Now that the engine has been proven to run in the car, out it comes for the last time (I hope)and the cosmetic work can start. We are planning polished aluminum valve and injector covers with some chrome panels and pulleys to dress up the front. The sound of that Northstar roaring straight out of 14" headers is earth-shaking! I plan to do quite a bit of tuning on the exhaust side to get just the right sound. I want a nice burble at idle but no obnoxious roar on city streets. I am a little more positive on the Northstar swap at this time. It looks like the entire project will come in at less than $15K (at one time I was afraid that we were going over $20K). I think this is pretty good for a 300+HP, six speed, true sports car. Best to all, Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modern Motorsports Ltd Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 "The engine is running in the car. Now this doesn't seem, on the surface, to be a big deal." That's a HUGE deal, everything else is just details!! You've worked thru a LOT of details to date and having it run is so triumphant , easy enought to relate to even though our builds are so different I can appreciate what you've accomplished to date. Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimzdat Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 and now, the 64 cent mystery question--got any pics of it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeromio Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 This may be slightly off topic here, but it occurs to me that one of the major problems with the Northstar (after following the various links that were posted here several months ago) was that water pump thing, which was caused by the motor being mounted at the pump. With the Northstar mounted "conventionally" in the Z, this problem should disappear, right? Anyway, I second the request for pics. Especially of the headers. I love looking at headers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 I have got some pictures, and in fact e-mailed some to Pete, but I am not sure exactly how to post them here. I am working on a website to detail the entire rebuild. It should be up in the next couple of weeks. When it is ready I'll post. Cheers, Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 28, 2001 Share Posted November 28, 2001 Huge accomplishment dude, thats the first running northstar I've heard about in a Z... Can't wait to see the pictures, congrats. Regards, Lone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 29, 2001 Share Posted November 29, 2001 I would really like some pics if you would email me cause I have a friend who wants to do a Northstar Z. Anything would be better than nothing. Hope to hear from you. Jake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLKMGK Posted November 29, 2001 Share Posted November 29, 2001 WOW! I'm DYING to see those pics! Seriously, congrats BIG TIME - that's awesome. Cannot wait to hear how it all ends up. Any trouble mating the trans to the motor? Details man, lot's of details! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zguy95135 Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 i would like to see you guys make a mid engine North Star powered honda civic hatch back. that would be awesome, and the honda guys would hate it imagine it a 2 seat civic and it would be really fast just stock. ( the caddy does 14.9 in the 1/4 mile and the civic weights 1/2 as much) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moridin Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 I would love to see some pics of this. I have big plans for a Northstar, but won't have the money to do it until I'm out of college. The big 5000 lb. Caddy that my grandfather really lifts it nose and goes when the pedal goes to the floor. Imagine that in a Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sleepr240 Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 zguy95135, I have some designes floating around for that very thing. Basicly take a 94 Civic HB and gut it, do a tubular frame and make it "look" like a typical rice burner, but drop the Northstar in the back seat . Once I get my scanner hooked up, I will email you some pics if youd like. But that sounds great, and it is a huge deal getting it started in the car, good luck and I agree with everyone else, post some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmead Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 pics! we need pics! sounds awsome though. After an hour or so of searching around ebay for cheap northstars I really started wishing that someone would make some progress with theirs just so I could prove to myself that its possible. I was just about to hit the "search" button to re-read all the old posts for clues when this caught my attention keep up the good work, but be sure to take lots of picture breaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 Post your pics in the gallery! Go to your profile, upload them, then grab the links and put them in the topic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruxGNZ Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 Have any of you looked at the date tedsned posted this? I doubt he's around anymore. !M! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmead Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 Have any of you looked at the date tedsned posted this? I doubt he's around anymore. !M! oh crap....you're right I saw this at the top of the forum and I figured it was a new post....I guess someone brought it back not realizing the same Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moridin Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 My plans have not been foiled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 [noob question]Does the T56 bolt up directly to the Northstar or are you using a custom bellhousing? And would it be a safe assumption that the same tranny or bellhousing would bolt up to the V6 Shortstar?[/noob question] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moridin Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 A company makes a custom bell housing to match it up. It actually isn't that exensive, but they really stick yah with the custom flywheel and slave cylinder. They make a Northstar V6? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Posted October 26, 2003 Share Posted October 26, 2003 I may be confused but I think the top V6 offering from Olds is essentially a V8 minus two cylinders, dubbed the Shortstar. Just thinking along the lines of lighter weight and less cost, as well as being able to place it further back in the engine bay. Theres a company out of Toronto that does some pretty harcore work on GM V6's, I belive they've got a Paxton S/C setup for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moridin Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 You may want to look into the new GM global V6. I believe they have an interation of it in the new CTS (last year's model didn't have the new V6). I think if you do a search, you'll probably find a thread written about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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