Yeah I know about all the corporate motors used over the years. Just haven't had much experience or even much reading up on them. I had a daily driver '87 Turbo T Regal that ran 12.0 and my 2002 SSEi Bonne so I'm more up on the 3.8's and 3800's. I even had one of the original Turbo T Regals. 1978 original 2 barrel turbo. But after playing with it for a while and getting less than spectacular results, I pulled it, built a banging 455 Buick, and dropped it into the Regal. It was a 11.0 second driver until I sold it. I go back to the days where the GM 2.8 and up V6's were not very good motors. So I shy away from them. I'm sure they've come a long way just that I remember back when they weren't very good. The Northstar is a mystery to me, but I always liked the idea of OHCs etc, just never heard of any real build ups. Can they be built or are they orphaned, meaning not much aftermarket support?? I like the idea of the LS 5.3 in the GXP GP's. But front drive can only go so far. I know they can be quick but they are hard to use with big power on the street. BUT, that would not keep me from owning a GXP GP or a GXP Bonne if I were looking to buy something.

Mark L