Cadilac STS?

GreenPony · 03-15-2002, 09:01 AM

What do these cars have in them.This morning one gave me a run for my money..Seems those cars have quite a bit of power for a luxury car..

PKRWUD · 03-15-2002, 10:00 AM

I'm not real up to date on them, but as recently as 1998, they came with a 300 hp Northstar 4.6L DOHC 32 Valve V8 (N/A). They weighed over 4000 pounds, but still did a 15 sec. 1/4 mile (stock). I know that simple head/cam packages can bring the hp to over 450. I've also heard that the 2003 Northstar 4.2L DOHC 32 Valve V8 is conservatively rated at 350 hp (N/A), and 425 hp w/ a supercharger, but I don't think any are on the street just yet. Not sure though.

Take care,
-Chris

GreenPony · 03-15-2002, 10:03 AM

Yeah they seem pretty quick.Guess it just suprised me that all..Really wasn't a race the car just pulled out in front of me and i thought i would have to slam on my brakes,,but i didn't..lol

LT1 Z28 · 03-15-2002, 11:15 AM

They are almost as quick as a stock LT1. So they are capable of mid 14's I think.

Chevyguy · 03-15-2002, 03:49 PM

I've seen some of the newer STS models test in the 14.7's or so in the 1320 not bad for a luxo sedan! Lots of fast cars out there these days.

Jeb_Bush_2000 · 03-15-2002, 04:13 PM

I rent a Caddy about twice a year, and I can safely say that the Seville and Deville HAUL. At 75mph, you can stomp on the gas and it will press you into your seat. At lower speeds it downright leaps forward.

GreenPony · 03-15-2002, 04:20 PM

Man does anyone know what they are geared at?

srv1 · 03-15-2002, 07:34 PM

i just drove a Northstar the other day! wow! do they have variable valve timing in them? it sure feels like it.

Mr 5 0 · 03-15-2002, 09:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by GreenPony

Man does anyone know what they are geared at?

3.71 rear axle ratio.

2.96 first gear ratio.

It's all good.

Hissing Cobra · 03-16-2002, 12:19 AM

SRV1, I'm not trying to change the post but I have to comment on your Confucious statement. It's wicked funny, but do you know this one? Confucious says, "He who pull out fast, leave rubber"!

03-15-2002, 09:01 AM	#1
GreenPony Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 43	Cadilac STS? What do these cars have in them.This morning one gave me a run for my money..Seems those cars have quite a bit of power for a luxury car.. __________________ 92 GT Hurst Short Throw, BBK Equal Lengths, BBK OFF Road H PIPE,@ Chamber Flows, FLex Fan, K&N.Dying For More!!May not be the fastest but sure sound Good!

03-15-2002, 10:00 AM	#2
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I'm not real up to date on them, but as recently as 1998, they came with a 300 hp Northstar 4.6L DOHC 32 Valve V8 (N/A). They weighed over 4000 pounds, but still did a 15 sec. 1/4 mile (stock). I know that simple head/cam packages can bring the hp to over 450. I've also heard that the 2003 Northstar 4.2L DOHC 32 Valve V8 is conservatively rated at 350 hp (N/A), and 425 hp w/ a supercharger, but I don't think any are on the street just yet. Not sure though. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

03-15-2002, 10:03 AM	#3
GreenPony Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 43	4000lbs..lol Yeah they seem pretty quick.Guess it just suprised me that all..Really wasn't a race the car just pulled out in front of me and i thought i would have to slam on my brakes,,but i didn't..lol __________________ 92 GT Hurst Short Throw, BBK Equal Lengths, BBK OFF Road H PIPE,@ Chamber Flows, FLex Fan, K&N.Dying For More!!May not be the fastest but sure sound Good!

03-15-2002, 03:49 PM	#5
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	I've seen some of the newer STS models test in the 14.7's or so in the 1320 not bad for a luxo sedan! Lots of fast cars out there these days. __________________ 2001 Crown Vic Maurader Airbox/MAF, DR chip Edel IAS shocks Single exhaust :wtf: 93 P-71 Vic interceptor Backup car now 90 5.0 LX Notch SOLD 74 Chevy Laguna type S-3 454 under construction Currently apart undergoing bodywork.

03-15-2002, 04:20 PM	#7
GreenPony Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Louisiana Posts: 43	Caddy Man does anyone know what they are geared at? __________________ 92 GT Hurst Short Throw, BBK Equal Lengths, BBK OFF Road H PIPE,@ Chamber Flows, FLex Fan, K&N.Dying For More!!May not be the fastest but sure sound Good!

03-15-2002, 11:15 AM	#4
LT1 Z28 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Ottawa, ON, CA Posts: 142	They are almost as quick as a stock LT1. So they are capable of mid 14's I think.

03-15-2002, 04:13 PM	#6
Jeb_Bush_2000 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Taxachusetts Posts: 374	I rent a Caddy about twice a year, and I can safely say that the Seville and Deville HAUL. At 75mph, you can stomp on the gas and it will press you into your seat. At lower speeds it downright leaps forward.

03-15-2002, 07:34 PM	#8
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	i just drove a Northstar the other day! wow! do they have variable valve timing in them? it sure feels like it. __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

03-16-2002, 12:19 AM	#10
Hissing Cobra Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Northeast Posts: 21	SRV1, I'm not trying to change the post but I have to comment on your Confucious statement. It's wicked funny, but do you know this one? Confucious says, "He who pull out fast, leave rubber"!