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·First post here and I'm glad to see there is actually a Cadillac forum dedicated to exchanging info about Caddies. Right now, I'm still in the gathering info stage. I think its important to have a definate POA before starting any project. I have seen many projects both here and back in the USA get abandoned, sidetracked, or wind up costing much more than expected due to poor planning.
The idea is to swap a Northstar engine into a Catera and use a Vette 6-speed mission. I know Holden Commodores utilize a 5.7 liter engine down in Australia, so I know the Northstar will fit. Of course, I would want to have the Northstar engine tweaked some before installation. I know the Vette engine can make more power, but I want to keep the Cadillac theme. Its the Catera that GM should have made for the US market from the beginning. But, I know expecting GM to do the logical thing from the start is asking too much.
So, does anyone know if this swap has been done? It seems like a natural especially with the new Monaro/GTO going to America. Thoughts?
The idea is to swap a Northstar engine into a Catera and use a Vette 6-speed mission. I know Holden Commodores utilize a 5.7 liter engine down in Australia, so I know the Northstar will fit. Of course, I would want to have the Northstar engine tweaked some before installation. I know the Vette engine can make more power, but I want to keep the Cadillac theme. Its the Catera that GM should have made for the US market from the beginning. But, I know expecting GM to do the logical thing from the start is asking too much.
So, does anyone know if this swap has been done? It seems like a natural especially with the new Monaro/GTO going to America. Thoughts?