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 NORTHSTAR ENGINE, REBUILT NORTHSTAR ENGINES, ONLINE AUTO ENGINE STORE
Cadillac Northstar is reliable and known for long lasting.
Initially northstar engines are very harsh to maintain but now its improved.
A 4.9 engine is very good for long ride but with less in hp when compared with northstar series.
www.actionsalvage.com /northstar-engine.htm   (383 words)

  
  Mulsanne's Corner: 2000 Cadillac Northstar LMP Technical Description
An aluminum bulkhead is used between the engine and tub.
The engine is stressed and is coupled to an aluminum bellhousing that holds a separate oil tank for the engine.
The engine is a 4.0 liter twin-turbocharged aluminum 32-valve V8.
www.mulsannescorner.com /cadillac.htm   (907 words)

  
  Cadillac Summary
Cadillac was formed from the remnants of the Henry Ford Company when Henry Ford departed along with several of his key partners.
In the 1930s, Cadillac added cars with 12- and 16-cylinder engines to their range, many of which were fitted with custom coach-built bodies; these engines were remarkable at the time for their ability to deliver a combination of high power, silky smoothness and quietness.
Cadillac's first tailfins, inspired by the twin rudders of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning, appeared in 1948; the 1959 Cadillac was the epitome of the tailfin craze, with the most recognizable tailfins of any production automobile.
www.bookrags.com /Cadillac   (4316 words)

  
  Cadillac V8 engine at AllExperts
This engine was modified with a 3.5 in (88.9 mm) bore for the 1936-1948 346 in³ (5.7 L) engine.
For 1964 the engine was bored to 4.13 in (104.9 mm) and stroked to 4.00 (101.6 mm), raising displacement to 429 in³ (7.0 L).
Although the modernized engine was compact and light for its displacement and output, 429 in³ represented the limit of the original architecture's expansion, and it had been surpassed by Chrysler's 440 and Lincoln's 462.
en.allexperts.com /e/c/ca/cadillac_v8_engine.htm   (2185 words)

  
 Oldsmobile V8 engine at AllExperts
The engine could be classified as a small-block, but Oldsmobile used a higher deck height for a 4.25 in (107.9 mm) stroke to boost displacement to a big-block-like 455 in³ (7.5 L).
The Oldsmobile engine was very similar to the Buick engine, but not identical: it had larger combustion chambers with flat-topped (rather than domed) pistons, six bolts rather than five per cylinder head, and slighly larger intake valves.
The primary problem with GM's Diesel engines of the 1970s was due in large part to poor fuel quality (diesel fuel was notoriously filthy and contaminated with water in the late 1970's), which caused corrosion in the fuel injection pump.
en.allexperts.com /e/o/ol/oldsmobile_v8_engine.htm   (3241 words)

  
 Waterski Online - High Tech Hits the Water
Inboard engine manufacturers intend to fill this demand with a bevy of new power plants, some of which were once more at home in luxury and sports cars than ski boats.
Cadillac's Northstar V-8 marks the largest single engine marinization in Indmar's 29-year history, according to Carl Seyerle, Indmar's engineering director.
The engine management computer controls the phased warm-up sequence that limits rpm on a sliding scale until the engine and fluids reach proper operating temperature.
www.waterskimag.com /article.jsp?ID=12337   (1373 words)

  
 1998 Cadillac Concours Car Reviews - The Car Connection
The standard 275-horsepower DeVille engine is a refined version of the venerable 4.9-liter Cadillac V-8.
The Northstar can run without water (using a computer monitored get-home mode), and no maintenance is required for the first 100,000 miles.
On its current and future vehicles, Cadillac is set not only to sell comfort and elegance but to provide its customers with the cocoon of assurance and safety that have become so valuable in today's society.
www.thecarconnection.com /Vehicle_Reviews/Luxury_Cars/1998_Cadillac_Concours.S183.A821.html   (1007 words)

  
 Cadillac XLR - Wikicars
The XLR uses the Cadillac Northstar engine rather than the GM LS2 engine found in the Corvette.
The engine is Cadillac's 4.6 L Northstar tuned for 320 hp, and operates with a 5-speed automatic transmission.
For the XLR-V, the engine is certified by the SAE to produce 443 hp (330 kW) and 414 ft·lbf (561 N·m).
wikicars.org /en/Cadillac_XLR   (715 words)

  
 cadilac northstar engine
Northstar took over in '93 for some models with the 4.9 staying in production concurrently.
Standard pushrod engine but with roller lifters stock.
Northstar and the olds version (4.0 - sometimes called "Shortstar") are all-aluminum with DOHC.
www.hotrodders.com /forum/cadilac-northstar-engine-81192.html   (322 words)

  
 Cadillac reviews Escalade, CTS, XLR, DeVille, CTS plus pricing, accessories, and parts - Carseek.com
In 1912 strategic engine starting and lighting was added to their list of automotive achievements.
Today Cadillac pursues new designs, embracing an "art and science" philosophy, and eschewing the release of retro-designs (like Ford's Thunderbird and VW's New Beetle) despite their long history in the industry.
Instead, it is their luxury SUV the Escalade, which caught the attention of rapper Jay-Z, among others, which is leading Cadillac into the 21st century, and introducing the brand to the younger generation.
carseek.com /reviews/?make=Cadillac   (354 words)

  
 Cadillac Xlr: Northstar Engine
Upon introduction, the XLR is equipped with a standard 4.6-liter, V8, 320-horsepower engine that achieves 17-mpg in the city and 25-mpg on the highway.
The 2006 Cadillac XLR is a carryover from 2005.
With a V8 Northstar Engine generating 320 horses, it is a significant increase from the most powerful Northstar Engine to date.
www.lycos.com /info/cadillac-xlr--northstar-engine.html   (222 words)

  
 2001 Cadillac DeVille DTS Road Test
Now Cadillac engineers, attempting to reclaim some of their former glory, have challenged the land of the rising sun with their new DeVille series which includes three models, all 4-door sedans.
The Cadillac DTS was very comfortable and quiet over most roads including the broken and battle worn streets of Brooklyn, NY where we spent part of a day.
The powerful Northstar engine was got me to any speed I wanted in short order (0 to 60 was a quick 7.5 seconds), although throttle response was a bit dull with quick stabs of the gas causing a sluggish response.
www.familycar.com /RoadTests/CadillacDTS   (2582 words)

  
 2006 Cadillac DTS printer friendly version - Sedan - CNET Reviews
Cadillac has made a name for itself in its use of technology for its power train, suspension, safety, and entertainment systems, and the DTS is no exception.
The 2006 Cadillac DTS Luxury II offers good value for its price if space is a major consideration, but it falls short in the detail execution that is expected in a car that costs more than $40,000.
Cadillac was an early adopter of stability control with its StabiliTrak system, which is standard in all but the Luxury I model.
reviews.cnet.com /2006_Cadillac_DTS/4514-10865_7-31679956.html   (1838 words)

  
 Inside GM Powertrain - Car Craft Magazine
Cadillac's Northstar engine made quite a splash in the automotive press when it debuted nearly a decade ago.
The key to the improved output of the new engine seems to be the variable valve timing used on all four camshafts.
Previously, the Northstar had only been offered in front-drive applications, though some hot rodders have figured out how to set it in a proper north-south configuration with impressive results, both visually and viscerally.
www.carcraft.com /techarticles/0303_gm_powertrain/index2.html   (385 words)

  
 Cadillac Forums: Cadillac FAQ and Technical Reference
The Northstar engine in particular was designed to be a high performance engine and to perform well at high speeds and high loads.
The Northstar engine is actually cold-protected against too high of an RPM as the heavy throttle upshifts will be forced sooner and there is a lower rev limiter on the engine until it warms up sufficiently so you really can't hurt it even if you try...
Many oil consumption complaints on the 2000 and later engines are related, to some extent, with the rings never seating to the sides of the ring-grooves due to lack of load as the engine was babied around forever.
www.cadillacforums.com /cadillac-tech.html   (7483 words)

  
 2006 Cadillac XLR-V - Top Speed
Called the Northstar V-8 SC (supercharged), the engine produces 440 horsepower (328 kW) at 6400 rpm and 425 lb.-ft. (576 Nm) torque at 3600 rpm (power and torque figures estimated) and the engines power is underscored by its ability to deliver 90 percent of its peak torque between 2200 and 6000 rpm.
These modifications increased the flow of air to the engine by 30 percent, funneling it from the front air intake over the radiator and to the supercharger via two ducts, which converge into one prior to reaching the supercharger so only one mass air flow sensor is required.
The Northstar V-8 SC is mated to the all-new Hydra-Matic 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission the first use of General Motors new six-speed automatic in a rear-mounted configuration.
www.topspeed.com /cars/cadillac/cadillac-xlr-v-ar386.html   (1113 words)

  
 Performance Mods for Northstar Cars
Cadillac Hotrod Fabricators -- Mar 6 2001 Update: CHR specializes in use of the NS in Street Rods, not in the Cadillacs they came in.
This is also called forced induction because the air is forced into the engine instead of being merely drawn in by the action of the pistons and valves.
The engine also received several upgrades to handle the increased power output, including a steel crankshaft, an iron inserted lower crank case, heavy-duty connecting rods and pistons, plus upgraded valves and head gaskets.
web2.airmail.net /nunnally/sts/northstarperf.htm   (2041 words)

  
 CNN - Local News - Cadillac takes risk at LeMans - June 16, 2000
It's a Cadillac Northstar LMP race car, designed to run France's grueling 24 hours of LeMans and telegraph a message to prospective car buyers in Europe and North America: General Motors Corp.'s Cadillac is serious about performance.
Cadillac's run for the checkered flag is the latest push by a major automaker into the top ranks of motorsports.
Cadillac's turbocharged Northstar engine was built by McLaren Engines of Livonia on specifications developed by GM Powertrain.
archives.cnn.com /2000/LOCAL/eastcentral/06/16/dtn.cadillac.lemans   (1544 words)

  
 Cadillac cars
In keeping with the brand's role as a technology flagship for General Motors, the premium V-12-powered Cadillac Cien concept car is a befitting icon to usher in the brand's 100th anniversary this year.
Cadillac promotes the "harmonious blend of technologies and materials meant to add pleasure, not complexity, to the driving experience." A long list of technical features includes a head-up dis
The 2006 Cadillac STS-V is General Motors’ most intense expression of Cadillac power and performance yet, and the luxury nameplate’s latest offering in its growing family of high-performance V-Series vehicles.
www.autoliquidaters.com /car-specifications/Cadillac.html   (359 words)

  
 cadillac northstar engine - CarSpace Automotive Forums
I was then advised (at 58k) that we would have to leave the car and that they would have to remove the engine, machine the block, put in new rings and pistons (thank God for extended warranties).
That should not be acceptable by cadillac for an automobile that cost in excess of 30K.
Cadillac has known of this problem since at least 1995, yet nothing has been done.
townhall-talk.edmunds.com /direct/view/.ef03680/0   (970 words)

  
 Cadillac Repair Questions and Answers
Recent engine problem said to be MAYBE a MAP sensor as car stalls with Fuel Rich Mixture and gives a Code of 21.
Engine has had recent over-haul, after being garage kept for about 5 years and not run often.
Upon pulling the engine down and checking the bearings and the crank with a micrometer, we found the bearings and the crank to be perfect to specs.
www.2carpros.com /makes/cadillac.htm   (2720 words)

  
 Cadillac Northstar Le Mans Prototype
An all-new Cadillac Northstar Le Mans Prototype (LMP) was presented to the media today and will take to the track as Cadillac celebrates its centennial in 2002.
"Cadillac's endurance racing program is a fundamental part of the brand's aggressive strategy to grow its business internationally and to influence global perception of Cadillac toward technology and performance," said Cadillac General Manager Mark LaNeve.
Team Cadillac will compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the third consecutive year and will enter five ALMS races in North America.
www.theautochannel.com /news/2001/10/11/030851.html   (768 words)

  
 Cadillac Northstar 4.6 Engine
The Northstar V8 is an interference engine, which means if a chain fails or is disconnected when the engine is cranked over, the valves will hit the pistons.
Another feature of the Northstar engines is a "limp home" mode that allows the engine to continue running if all the coolant is lost.
The engines are factory-equipped with 100,000-mile platinum-tipped spark plugs and five-year/150,000-mile Dex-Cool antifreeze, and use chain-driven cams to eliminate the need to replace timing belts.
www.aa1car.com /library/2002/us100232.htm   (2493 words)

  
 Cadillac Hot Rod Fabricators - North Star Engine — Fitment Issues — Hot Rod   (Site not responding. Last check: )
A mechanical engineer and master welder by vocation and a hot rodder by nature, AJ and his wife Diane double-handedly run Cadillac Hot Rod Fabricators, the world's only source of DOHC Northstar Cadillac aftermarket performance equipment.
As situated in the Cadillac large-car chassis, the Northstar is mounted transversely to adapt to its front-drive transaxle.
Since the water pump is located at the rear of the engine, it may also be in the way of the steering and power brake booster.
www.hotrod.com /techarticles/engine/113_0303_cadillac_hot_rod_fabricators_north_star_engine_fitment   (722 words)

  
 Road Test: 2004 Cadillac XLR
Cadillac says that the XLR "brings a striking new presence to the elite luxury roadster class." They certainly are right about that.
Developed to manage the high torque and horsepower of the engine, it is one of the most technologically advanced transmissions on any highway or autobahn in the industry.
It is a measure of how far Cadillac has come in seventeen years that the $75,835 base sticker price of the XLR is unlikely to shock anyone in the market for this type of sports car.
www.ridedrive.com /04cad-XLR-0904.html   (1366 words)

  
 RV.Net Open Roads Forum: Tech Issues: Fuel Requirement for Cadillac Northstar engine
Cadillac has a Northstar 32 valve, 4.6 liter V8 engine.
Maybe they have changed the engine but we have a 2000 Cad.
This is a '96 Cadillac that I bought from the estate of my wife's aunt.
www.rv.net /cforum/Index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/17616269/gotomsg/17617619.cfm   (534 words)

  
 Northstar engine with 67,000 miles - Fuel rod deterioration
I had a starter replaced on my Northstar engine by Caddy Corner 300 w.
The engine #12529511 has 67,000 miles on it and was installed by Emil Denemark Cadillac 4646 S. Pulaski Rd Chicago on 12/2/97.
After having my car towed to the facility I was told that my fuel rod was bad causing a detonation in the manifold area.
www.complaints.com /july2002/complaintoftheday.july24.48.htm   (203 words)

  
 Cadillac V-Series - CTS-V, STS-V and XLR-V
As the new 2008 Cadillac CTS hits the streets and the monster new CTS-V is still somewhere on the horizon, GM has decided to terminate the Cadillac Racing program with the close of the 2007 season.
Filed under: Spy Photos, Sedans/Saloons, Cadillac, GM The new issue of Motor Trend arrived in the mail and our eyes were instantly attracted to this story that just went live on motortrend.com.
Cadillac sold more than 61,000 copies of the CTS in the U.S. in 2005, compared to roughly 38,000 in 2002, an increase of 60% over that period.
www.vseries.net   (1390 words)

  
 cadillac46northstar
Accurate Engines is an industry leading remanufacturer of the Cadillac Northstar engine. 
The Northstar engine comes with a 3 year/unlimited mileage nationwide warranty.
For specific details on engine shipping or general engine questions please call us at 1-800-289-7118.  We look forward to answering any of your questions.  Thank you.
www.ae-engines.com /cadillac46northstar.html   (89 words)

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