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Will
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OCT 28, 10:24 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:
The N* (507lbs) engine with its transmission (about 204 lbs) will weight in at about 711 lbs. That is quite heavy for a Fiero.
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LOL. Stock Northstar longblock weighs ~310 lbs.
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Will
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OCT 28, 12:00 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by TheFieroKid:
The build is supposed to be for Endurance racing, so it needs to be very reliable.
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You will *NEED* the oil filter adapter with oil cooler connections. These are increasingly rare and expensive.
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ericjon262
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OCT 28, 08:15 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Will:
For 2005 the Northstar went to the 58x control system, which means it's basically the same as an LS. The 0411 can run '99 and older engines. I advise '05 or newer as the controls are easier to work with and the head bolt thread corrosion problem was fixed. |
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Thanks for the correction!
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TheFieroKid
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OCT 29, 07:55 AM
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So when you say I’m going to be adding a set of square tubing to the cross member, do you have any measurements or drawings and photos I can base this off of or is this something I will have to just figure out?
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Will
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OCT 29, 08:37 AM
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olejoedad
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OCT 29, 08:48 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by TheFieroKid:
So when you say I’m going to be adding a set of square tubing to the cross member, do you have any measurements or drawings and photos I can base this off of or is this something I will have to just figure out? |
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When replacing the crossmember, be sure to weld the cradle to your welding table to keep the cradle sides in alignment - before you cut the crossmember out of the cradle.[This message has been edited by olejoedad (edited 10-29-2019).]
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sourmash
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OCT 29, 09:30 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Will:
You will *NEED* the oil filter adapter with oil cooler connections. These are increasingly rare and expensive. |
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So it's not a stock piece then? Or it's only on certain cars?
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Will
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OCT 29, 10:37 AM
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It was optional across the Northstar lineup.
ETA: Example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/151779713065
That's a two bolt unit; there were also three bolt units that fit the '05+ engines, the two bolt units work on the older engines. The three bolt units may back date as well. I'm not sure.
ETA: They may all be interchangeable... it looks like the three bolt units reuse the two bolts from the earlier units.[This message has been edited by Will (edited 10-29-2019).]
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sourmash
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OCT 29, 05:19 PM
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So it looks like towing package cars got the cooler and possibly Aurora did. No Auroras at the yard I visited today and it appeared that none of the Northstars I looked at had the cooling lines. I only remember 2 towing DeVilles in the past year, one of which I pulled the hitch to use on mine. Wish I knew about the oil cooling adapter then.
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olejoedad
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OCT 29, 11:12 PM
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You might check any STS Sevilles for the coolers.
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