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**Nima** · 03-09-2008, 08:55 PM

Hey everybody:
Can I use 5.7 engine and R4 700 out of a 92 cadillac d'elegance in my truck? The guy says it has all the serpentine belt and brackets and wiring. If yes, at 56000 miles, how much would you ay is worth?
Thanks

67shortie · 03-09-2008, 09:01 PM

92? I believe that car is front wheel drive with the northstar engine. You might use the engine, but the trans, nope unless you want the first FED truck on this site

The only Caddy that year for rear wheel drive is the huge tuna boat (can't recall name) but that has the LT-1 and 4L60 I believe, and that can be transplanted.

Worth? Don't know but below a grand in my opinion.

67shortie · 03-09-2008, 09:11 PM

If it's this car you should be able to, this is listed as a '92

That was the wrong image, try this:

Andy4639 · 03-09-2008, 09:48 PM

I think it can be done. With enough money and parts and not being afraid to explore the possibilities. This place can help you out.

http://www.chrfab.com/projects.htm

Just a taste of what can be done with plenty of money.

**Nima** · 03-09-2008, 10:58 PM

FWD was what I was concern about. If it is FWD, isn't the engine mounts differently? Then I can not use the engine either? Second, If I can use engine, what the use for tranny?I am not that mechanically experinced to do major fan work.

**Nima** · 03-09-2008, 11:00 PM

Few other things. Engine and tranny are out of the car therefore I can't what they came out of. Second, he says engine has only 60000 mile on it, third, he wants $700 fot the combo.

67shortie · 03-09-2008, 11:57 PM

From my memory, for what it's worth

That large car should have an LT-1 and a overdrive auto which is a decent combo and take a closer look at it.

If the engine says northstar on the valve covers you have a front wheel drive combo that would be not usable.

Someone else chime in here, is the northstar engine compatible with a Chevy trans? And does anyone sell mounts for this engine?

03-09-2008, 08:55 PM	#1
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	Can this combination be used in my truck? Hey everybody: Can I use 5.7 engine and R4 700 out of a 92 cadillac d'elegance in my truck? The guy says it has all the serpentine belt and brackets and wiring. If yes, at 56000 miles, how much would you ay is worth? Thanks __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

03-09-2008, 09:01 PM	#2
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: Can this combination be used in my truck? 92? I believe that car is front wheel drive with the northstar engine. You might use the engine, but the trans, nope unless you want the first FED truck on this site The only Caddy that year for rear wheel drive is the huge tuna boat (can't recall name) but that has the LT-1 and 4L60 I believe, and that can be transplanted. Worth? Don't know but below a grand in my opinion. __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln Last edited by 67shortie; 03-09-2008 at 09:03 PM.

03-09-2008, 09:11 PM	#3
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: Can this combination be used in my truck? If it's this car you should be able to, this is listed as a '92 That was the wrong image, try this: __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln Last edited by 67shortie; 03-09-2008 at 09:18 PM.

03-09-2008, 09:48 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Can this combination be used in my truck? I think it can be done. With enough money and parts and not being afraid to explore the possibilities. This place can help you out. http://www.chrfab.com/projects.htm Just a taste of what can be done with plenty of money. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-09-2008, 10:58 PM	#5
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	Re: Can this combination be used in my truck? FWD was what I was concern about. If it is FWD, isn't the engine mounts differently? Then I can not use the engine either? Second, If I can use engine, what the use for tranny?I am not that mechanically experinced to do major fan work. __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

03-09-2008, 11:00 PM	#6
Nima Blue 67 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Western WA Posts: 1,178	Re: Can this combination be used in my truck? Few other things. Engine and tranny are out of the car therefore I can't what they came out of. Second, he says engine has only 60000 mile on it, third, he wants $700 fot the combo. __________________ 1953 GMC 3/4 ton: current project 1967 C20: 5.3 voretc with T5 conversion, 4 wheel 8 lug disc brake 1972 Nova: my 4 door sport sedan! 5.3 voretc + T5 conversion. drivable project, FUN!! 1979 Camaro Z28: 5.3 vortec conversion with build TH350: drivable project, Fun to drive 1992 Camaro RS convertible (Z28 clone): 5.3 conversion with build T5: on going project 2005 Silverado 2500, 4x4 Duramax, original owner

03-09-2008, 11:57 PM	#7
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	Re: Can this combination be used in my truck? From my memory, for what it's worth That large car should have an LT-1 and a overdrive auto which is a decent combo and take a closer look at it. If the engine says northstar on the valve covers you have a front wheel drive combo that would be not usable. Someone else chime in here, is the northstar engine compatible with a Chevy trans? And does anyone sell mounts for this engine? __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln



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