ya... I guess it is a bit different :D . mostly due to the Northstar engine. It's a really impressive lump, but not many people use it due mostly to the challenge of setting up a CPU that will run it properly. The plus side of the thing is that it's an all aluminum, 4 valve per cyl, DOHC configuration that puts out 300 hp bone stock and has the flattest 300 ft lb torque curve you'll likely ever see. all from 287 CI that gets 26-28 MPG. they can be made very nasty as well, and are plenty strong enough to take boost or whatever else you can throw at it. I've seen 900 HP versions that live. the CPU's that work are mostly custom setups, as the factory cpu just won't easily work outside of the Cadillac. I know a kid that sets up the GM 7730 (TPI) computer that does a great job on a stockish motor, and the specially configured Holley Commander is used by Cadillac Hot Rod Fabricators with success. The 94-99 motor is the easiest to deal with electronically, but of course it only came as a sidewinder with auto trans. fortunatly any 2.8 to 3.4 ci V-6 Chev motors bellhousing will bolt up to it by modifing one bolt hole and cutting out a hole in the top for starter nose clearance. You can see in the pic that the water pump ends up on the rear left (driven by the intake cam on that head) so some plumbing needs to be fabricated as well (the tubes that are painted black).
I'll stop by here to show my progress from time to time. I'm having fun with the build, so I hope you enjoy the ride.
Cheers,
Russ