12499468 4.6L NorthStar V-8 VVT The Cadillac of crate engines!
When it comes to refinement and high-tech sophistication, you can’t beat the 4.6L NorthStar V-8 VVT. It is standard equipment in the popular Cadillac XLR sports car and is available in both the Cadillac SRX crossover vehicle and all-new STS performance sedan.
An all-aluminium dual-overhead cam engine with four valves per cylinder, this is the redesigned 4.6L NorthStar for rear-wheel-drive applications. It employs variable valve timing to optimize performance and economy at every rpm level and for every driving
condition. A low-restriction intake manifold and special cylinder head intake ports draw air from an electronically controlled throttle body.
This crate engine is delivered in production trim, including the exhaust manifolds, fuel rails, injectors and water pump. An all-new engine, it makes a great alternative to salvage and rebuilt engines. It’s high-tech look and smooth performance make it ideal
for street rods and kit-assembled vehicles.
INSTALLATION NOTES
• Pulley, belt, power steering pump, air conditioning pump, starter, alternator, engine
cover not included.
H I G H L I G H T S
• HP: 320 @ 6400 rpm
• TQ: 310 @ 4400 rpm
• All-aluminium DOHC V-8; four valves per cylinder • 10.5:1 compression ratio
• Enabled for continuously variable valve timing
• Assembly includes exhaust manifold, intake manifold, injectors, fuel rails, balancer,
water pump and flywheel.
4.6L NorthStar V-8 V V T
This V-8 Crate Engine (RPO LH2) features the following: 320 Horsepower @ 6400 RPM
and 310 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM torque Sequential fuel injection Bore is 93.00 mm and Stroke
is 84.00 mm with 10.5:1 compression ratio Aluminium Block, Aluminium Heads, and
Hydraulic roller design camshaft This engine powers the Cadillac XLR and SRX This
production engine includes: exhaust manifolds, intake manifold, injectors, fuel rails,
balancer, water pump and flywheel.