Cadillac STS-V Series ForumForum specifically for Cadillac STS-V series discussions. With 469 horsepower, this is the most powerful production Cadillac ever made.
Does anyone think that the STS-V engine will fit into the CTS-V? Do you think that the Transmissions in both cars can be changed into the other one like the CTS-V Tranny into the STS-V and the STS-V Tranny into the CTS-V? Not saying that the CTS-V needs a automatic tranny I just feel that if the STS-V is going to have all the power it needs to have a 6-Speed Manual tranny like the CTS-V or does the STS-V tranny have a manual mode. Pictures: CTS-V 5 STS-V 8.jpg STS-V 7.jpg STS-V 6.jpg STS-V 5.jpg
depends what you mean by "fit". They've put big V8's into the Ford Focus, but they changed everything else too. The northstar engine and tranny will definitely NOT "drop-in" to the CTS-V...and even if it did you'd have quite the retrofitting mess on your hands. It's one thing on a 68 camaro or a 57 belair.....
I thought that the reason they never put the northstar in the CTS was because it would not fit (too wide). Maybe they adjusted something on the STS to make it fit. I know it is the same platform, but maybe some things are different.
I would rather have 400 horses naturally asperated.. ALA saab, GM does not have the best supercharger/turbo reputation regarding reliability (although the buick was a SWEET car and was reliable).
Interesting, the rear yoke looks like the 6 speed yoke.. Its a middle trans between the 4L 60 and 4L80? Hope it doesent weight like a 4l80, that trans is a tank! Guess the number stands for speeds?
I thought that the reason they never put the northstar in the CTS was because it would not fit (too wide). Maybe they adjusted something on the STS to make it fit. I know it is the same platform, but maybe some things are different.
I would rather have 400 horses naturally asperated.. ALA saab, GM does not have the best supercharger/turbo reputation regarding reliability (although the buick was a SWEET car and was reliable).
Indeed. I agree with you I also prefer naturally aspirated horsepower over forced induction. Once I posted in the Escalade forums if it would be easy to change the stock Vortec 6000 engine in the H2 for the Vortec 6000 H.O. of the Escalade. Everyone start asking why not supercharge the H2, it was inexpensive and easy compared to what I was thinking. But once again I prefer naturally aspirated engines and horsepower.
I believe that the V-8 in the STS and the SRX is still 4.6. I believe that they reduced the size for the STS-V as part of the engineering for the supercharger.
