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The Northstar is GM's only V8 aside from the LS's, but you never really hear much acclaim for it. It seems seems to be a pretty good engine, my mother's STS has never had any problems and sounds great when driven hard (or is that all V8s?)
So what do you guys think of it? Does it have the low end for performance applications? I've seen it transplanted into other cars like the Fiero and stuff, even saw it go into an LT-1 Camaro. And its an overhead cam engine to satisfy the people against the harsh, rumbly, uneven characteristics of the LS V8 (that make it so great.)
And whats the future? I know it may eventually be supercharged for the STS/XLR-V. But is there any chance for a whole series of Northstars? Like different sizes, forced induction, etc.
BTW, I just noticed that Honda doesn't have a single V8 in their line.
So what do you guys think of it? Does it have the low end for performance applications? I've seen it transplanted into other cars like the Fiero and stuff, even saw it go into an LT-1 Camaro. And its an overhead cam engine to satisfy the people against the harsh, rumbly, uneven characteristics of the LS V8 (that make it so great.)
And whats the future? I know it may eventually be supercharged for the STS/XLR-V. But is there any chance for a whole series of Northstars? Like different sizes, forced induction, etc.
BTW, I just noticed that Honda doesn't have a single V8 in their line.
