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Come on in and introduce yourself to the entire board and tell everyone what you drive!
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Other Car Discussions
Talk about any car manufacturer, or any model you prefer. Anything that's vehicle related goes in this forum, so chat about any car!
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- Wed Nov 02, 2011 11:52 am
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Off-Topic Related
Anything goes here, just nothing about Northstars Or any vehicles. However anything else on your mind you want to let out? Go right ahead!
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- Tue Jul 12, 2011 9:21 pm
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General Motor Discussion & News
Curious to know what General Motors is currently scheming for their vehicle lineup, or want to discuss something about the company? Post right here.
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Northstar Engine News
Heres all the latest gossip, and news about the official Northstar Engine Lineup!
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- Wed May 04, 2011 7:24 pm
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Northstar Engines
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LX5 3.5 V6 FWD
A 3.5 DOHC 24V V6 also known as the 'shortstar' because it is nearly a 4.6 northstar with 2 cylinders cut off, slightly lowered compression ratio and the motor was build from the ground up by itself (not just a 4.6 with the cylinders cut off). This engine was used in the 98+ Oldsmobile Intrigues & The 2001-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora as their base model engine, instead of the l47.
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L47 4.0 V8 FWD
Debuted in 1994 as a motor for the olds aurora, it is a debored northstar V8 making it 4 liters, it is almost identical to the common FWD northstar (and has the LD8's cams rather than the L37's). There are a few minor differences such as a one piece glass filled thermoplastic intake manifold (to decrease weight due to the increased weight of thicker cylinder walls), a higher compression ratio, a simplified a/c rochester fuel injection system, starter interlock system & a new die-cast structural aluminum oil pan incorporated baffling to reduce oil starvation in hard driving. Engine was found in 1994/1995-1999 Oldsmobile Aurora & 2001-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora 4.0.
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Shelby 1 Series 4.0 V8 (Upgraded L47)
A Shelby version of the L47 4.0 was designed, not much is known about this motor other than it has the L37 4.6 more aggressive cams, an increased compression ratio and a redesigned head. These upgrades bring the horsepower output to an outstanding 320 horsepower @ a high revving 6600 RPM. This motor keeps the complete stock bottom end, and some versions have a supercharger cranking out 600 horsepower at over 10 psi on a nearly stock motor RELIABLY! This motor was mainly produced for the Shelby kit car, but many people swap this motor into fiero's and other cars, 1st generation aurora owners also swap this motor as well because of the 70 horsepower output!
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LD8 4.6 V8 FWD
This engine was produced in 1994 and is identical to the L37 northstar except for the fact that the cams are less aggressive in order to create better low-midrange power and a higher torque rating. The horsepower rating is from 270-275 horsepower and contains 295-300 ft lbs of torque. Engine is found in the 1994-2002 Cadillac Eldorado , 1994-2002 Cadillac SLS, 1996+ Cadillac Deville Base & Concours/DTS & 2006-2007 Buick Lucerne CXS & Pontiac Bonneville GXP
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- Mon May 02, 2011 9:54 pm
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L37 4.6 FWD
The first northstar engine to be produced in 1992 and produces 292-300 horsepower & 285-295 lbs of torque. This is identical to the LD8 engine except has more radical cams. Engine is found in the 1993 Cadillac Allante, 1993-2002 Cadillac Eldorado ETC, 1993-2002 Cadillac STS, 1996+ Cadillac Deville/DTS & 2008+ Buick Lucerne
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LH2 4.6 RWD/AWD
A 2004+ revised northstar 4.6 that has an increased compression ratio, and is in rear wheel drive format which allowed GM too add variable valve timing; which increased the horsepower to 320, and 310-315 lbs of torque. This engine was found in the 2004-2009 Cadillac STS (optional), 2004-2009 Cadillac XLR & 2004-2010 Cadillac SRX
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- Tue Aug 12, 2014 10:04 am
Perry Whitaker
Northstar Car Manufacturers & Models
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Buick/Pontiac
Discuss the few vehicles Pontiac & Buick produced that arrived with the Northstar engine!
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Lucerne
Discuss the 2006+ Buick Lucerne, the 2006-2008 came with the LD8 Northstar and put out 275 horsepower @ 6000 RPM, while the 2008-Present Lucerne comes with the L37 which has more aggressive cams than the LD8, it's output is 292 @ 6300 RPM horsepower (which is a 17 horsepower increase, and gets it's peak horsepower at 300 RPM higher).
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Bonneville GXP
Discuss the 2003-2005 Pontiac Bonneville GXP model, the Bonneville GXP came with the 275 HP LD8 Northstar V8 Engine coupled with the 4T80-E with the 3.77 final drive ratio. The GXP Bonneville was the only car to ever have the LD8 motor mated with the 3.77 final drive transmission; as only the L37's were paired with them normally.
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STS V-Series
Discuss all about the Cadillac STS V-Series that contains the 4.4 Supercharged northstar with over 500+ horsepower!
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Northstar Performance & Tuning
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Suspension & Braking
Discuss all about lowering your vehicle, upgrading to performance struts and also cross drilled rotors, stainless steel brake lines & ceramic pads + much more!
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Naturally Aspirated Building
Discuss about modding/tuning your naturally aspirated Northstar engine, discuss things like raising the compression ratio, high performance cams, port/polishing, blueprint/balancing, roller followers etc.
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PCM/Electronic Tuning
Discuss about reprogramming your Northstar PCM/TCM, to increase performance, remove governors, increase rev limiter and also about your transmission controller and changing shiftpoints, shift firmness etc.
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Forced Induction
Discuss all about turbocharging, or supercharging your Northstar, experiments, projects etc.
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Engine Swaps/Hybrids
Talk all about Northstar swaps, other engine swaps and hybrid 2000+ 4.6/4.0 on a 1999- block or vice versa.
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Interior, Exterior & Lighting
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Interior Addons/Mods
Plan on spicing up the inside of your vehicle? Want to reupholster your seats/interior, dye/paint your interior colors, add gauge pods/gauges, adding heated seats, putting on new door sills, adding more woodgrain/metal trim? Discuss it all in here!!
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Outside Body
Looking to deck out the outside of your ride? Here discuss all about body kits, spoilers, aftermarket fenders, mirrors, trim & much more.
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Lighting & Window Tint
Plan on upgrading to HID headlights, modding your tail-lights,adding window tint,installing underglow neon lights, clearing/blacking out your sidemarkers? Anything related and more, make sure to post it right here...
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Mechanical/Electrical
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Audio/Video Install & Help
Need help installing that new touch screen navigation dvd headunit, want satellite radio, trying to hookup an mp3 player to your factory system, can't figure out why your in car tv's arn't working? Get all your help you need here!
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Transmission Problems/Failures
Transmission not shifting right, not going into overdrive, gears slipping between shifts? Discuss it here to get help!
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Engine Problems/Breakdown
Your Northstar engine giving you problems? Won't start, fluid leaking, check engine light on or flashing? Discuss your problems here!
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Transmission Mods
Discuss all about what mods you can do to your transmission, such as LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIALS (LSD's), Stall Converters, High Performance CV Shafts, Lightened Flywheels etc.
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Electrical/Wiring Issues
Having electrical issues? Fuses keep blowing, wires shorting out, electrical things not working in the car? Discuss it here to get an answer!
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Northstar Group Meets
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Annual/Countrywide Meet(s)
This is for the 'annual northstar united meet' which will be chosen at a certain location, and will change every year; we will try to get as many members to come even if it means driving and have the location somewhere in the CENTER/somewhere that is closest to most members. You can also have your own nationwide meet.
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Central Regional Meets
This if for meets/get togethers for all northstar united members, and admirers that are located IN or near the states of ND,SD,MN,NE,IA,MO,KS,IL,WI,MI,IN & OH.
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Southern Regional Meets
This if for meets/get togethers for all southern northstar united members, and admirers that are located IN or near the states of TX,FL,SC,NC,GA,VA,WV,OK,TN,LA,AR,KY & MS
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- Tue Feb 18, 2014 9:09 am
nitgray
Western Regional Meets
This if for meets/get togethers for all northstar members, and admirers that are located IN or near the states of CA,OR,WA,NV,ID,MT,AZ,CO,WY & NM.
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Eastern Regional Meets
This is for group meetings/get togethers for all northstar members in the east coast (such as MA,NY.CT,RI,DE,NJ,MD,PA,VA etc.
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Car Showroom/Gallery
Here you can post all the pictures your heart desires of your vehicle, the more the better; because we all love to view our northstar vehicles!
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Track/Road Racing
Tell us about your racing stories whether it be at the drag strip, autocrossing, on a closed course, or even street racing kills! *NOTE THIS FORUM DOES NOT ENDORSE STREET RACING IN ANY WAY, SHAPE, OR FORM PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY!*
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Wrecks, Bodywork & Painting
Did you just wreck your car, need to do some body work or add some body mods. need help painting or prepping your car? Discuss it right here!
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Automotive Classifieds
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Automotive Classifieds
Need to sell your vehicle, or perhaps want to post a vehicle for sale you've seen? Go on right ahead. You may also post a vehicle wanted ad, if your looking for a certain make and model. If your looking to sell parts you may do so in the parts classifieds forum!
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Parts Classifieds
Want to sell some Northstar parts, or looking for them? Well post on up in this forum!
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