[DML] Re: Northstar V8

[Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxx>]

Below is a message I received from Richard Cutter. I lost the URL, but
it was posted to the DML a few weeks back. This outfit has a number of
kits for the Fiero including a Northstar.

Everything sounds good, except for the price! With turbos on the PRV6,
we could probably get 0-60 in 7 seconds. Turbos are significantly less
than 20K

Considering the wide use of the PRV in Europe, including high
performance and race cars, I dont understand why we cant just get 250+
HP from the PRV.


> We are working on a Northstar V8 conversion and this will take 3 to 4
> months to complete and start testing.
> Our Plans include:
> - Stick Shift only...
> - In-house conversion only, no kits !!!!
> - No modification that cannot be easly reversed to the DeLorean...
> - Modifications will be made to engine not the DeLorean...
> - All parts that have been removed are boxed and returned to the customer
> as to allow return to origional powertrain configuration.
> - Cost will be a minor factor, quality of installation is most important...
> We will not post anything on the web site until the conversion is complete
> and we are ready to offer the conversion.
> As you can expect there iss a lot to work out and test so there is little
> information that we can say about it now except we are presently working on
> it now
> and check back with us in a few months... Our desire is to start offering
> the conversion by Oct 1st...


> Using several of the other Noprthstar stick installations 0 to 60 should be
> close to 5 sec
> -
> Transmission selection has not been made as yet.
> -
> Until we have completed and tested it we do not have any true estimate but
> expect a drive out price to be close to $ 20,000 or more.
> -
> Rich
> -