CuttySup Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 Well, the Aurora idea is scrapped. Now I'm thinking Intrigue for my next car. I was just wondering if the 3.5L DOHC V-6 engine has the two-piece block design that the Northstar has. And, has anyone got any reliablilty info about this engine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted December 17, 2004 Report Share Posted December 17, 2004 I was just wondering if the 3.5L DOHC V-6 engine has the two-piece block design that the Northstar has I don't think it is, but don't quote me on that. I know though that there reliable, I havn't heard many problems with them, but for the same performance you can get a 3.8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SigEpCutlass Posted December 18, 2004 Report Share Posted December 18, 2004 I was just wondering if the 3.5L DOHC V-6 engine has the two-piece block design that the Northstar has I don't think it is, but don't quote me on that. I know though that there reliable, I havn't heard many problems with them, but for the same performance you can get a 3.8. I almost bought one of those a while ago. The early ones came with the 3.8 and the '99-'02 had the 3.5 "shortstar" v6. It's basically a smaller modified northstar block. I don't know much about longevity for that particular application, but from what I know northstar's do pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuttySup Posted December 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2004 I was just wondering if the 3.5L DOHC V-6 engine has the two-piece block design that the Northstar has I don't think it is, but don't quote me on that. I know though that there reliable, I havn't heard many problems with them, but for the same performance you can get a 3.8. I almost bought one of those a while ago. The early ones came with the 3.8 and the '99-'02 had the 3.5 "shortstar" v6. It's basically a smaller modified northstar block. I don't know much about longevity for that particular application, but from what I know northstar's do pretty well. Yes, the '98 was the first and only year for the 3.8 in that car. I would like to have the twin-cam, however, just because it isn't the in-every-fucking-sedan-GM-has 3.8, and it is exclusive to the Intrigue and Aurora. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutlassdude96 Posted December 18, 2004 Report Share Posted December 18, 2004 look for a 2000-02 ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canada Posted December 18, 2004 Report Share Posted December 18, 2004 OR.........if you want performance, try finding one of the earlier "Autobahn" package cars with the LX5 (98-99 were the only years IIRC). This gets you a better suspension, 11.9in front brakes (GMPP now sells these as a performance upgrade for GTP's) and a 126mph governor (vs 108mph). That'd be my vote........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted December 18, 2004 Report Share Posted December 18, 2004 OR.........if you want performance, try finding one of the earlier "Autobahn" package cars with the LX5 (98-99 were the only years IIRC). This gets you a better suspension, 11.9in front brakes (GMPP now sells these as a performance upgrade for GTP's) and a 126mph governor (vs 108mph). That'd be my vote........... Aren't those rare? And I thought they were only offered on Aurora's. Also I thought the 3.8 was offered through the whole production of the the Intrigue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuttySup Posted December 18, 2004 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2004 Actually, I correct myself. The 3.8 was the only available engine for '98. It was standard on the '99 with the 3.5 optional. In 2000 it was dropped altogether. They were trying to attract younger customers that liked imports. But they got the usual Olds grandpa customers anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gimp19 Posted December 18, 2004 Report Share Posted December 18, 2004 I just bought a 01 with 103k on it runs like a champ smooth as butter, the rest of the car is unbelivable. Smooth ride luxurious interior, and exelent handling. I think it better then a 4.0 Aurora daefinatly has more pep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutlassdude96 Posted December 19, 2004 Report Share Posted December 19, 2004 I belive all years had the autobon package and part of the PCS system in later years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93CutlassSupreme Posted December 19, 2004 Report Share Posted December 19, 2004 Actually, I correct myself. The 3.8 was the only available engine for '98. It was standard on the '99 with the 3.5 optional. In 2000 it was dropped altogether. They were trying to attract younger customers that liked imports. But they got the usual Olds grandpa customers anyway. i don't know too many people my age who think sedans are cool.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl3196 Posted December 19, 2004 Report Share Posted December 19, 2004 i don't know too many people my age who think sedans are cool.... You must not know many people. My sedan is cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
93CutlassSupreme Posted December 19, 2004 Report Share Posted December 19, 2004 i don't know too many people my age who think sedans are cool.... You must not know many people. My sedan is cool. most people my age that i know think of cool cars as being Mustangs, Eclipses, bright red Stratus RT Coupes, etc. all two-door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stealth Posted December 19, 2004 Report Share Posted December 19, 2004 I think sedans are kool, what about impreza and evo, and thers nice regula cars too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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