Re: More Racing News

[Ssgacc@aol.com]

In a message dated 99-03-09 18:48:57 EST, you write:

<< True, and I suppose we don't really know how well the Northstar will 
 respond to a turbo, but my point is, we know that a 4.0 litre version 
 makes pretty good reliable hp in the IRL engine, so I expect the 4.6 
 litre version wiht a pair of turbos to make great hp for the Caddy.  It 
 seems to be a strong engine, and the street version certainly runs smoothly.
  >>
That is the impression I get as well.  Often you can tell more about a systems
reliability from what you don't here.  Seems to be no design flaws with
Northstar.  Sometimes (accidently) you just get these things REALLY right.
Even the usual horror stories have not damaged these engines.  "I didn't think
I needed to CHANGE the oil."  Seem to be very deep breathers as well, even for
a four valve head.  They should be serious contenders.  IMHO.

Jim Accordino