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What would be the ultimate donor engine/tranny?

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Old May 15, 2003 | 06:29 PM
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Default What would be the ultimate donor engine/tranny?

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If I could find a t-boned or rear-ended Caddy for real cheap, what year and model should I look for to do an engine and tranny swap?
I'd like to start keeping my eye out for a totalled Caddy that I could possibly pick up real cheap and swap in the drivetrain.
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 12:41 AM
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why a caddy?
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 12:42 AM
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for the northstar v-8.....
i havent the faintest, but i would guess those near your year, built on, i think the "T" platform... but i'm not sure so dont quote me
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Old Jun 4, 2003 | 12:43 AM
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I'd love to drop a 32 V Northstar into a Bonneville
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