I can assume that there's no compatibility between them. The Reatta uses a vacuum flourescent (digital) panel. The only significant problem I can think of is the instrument panel. I would know how everything is situated and would certainly be cheaper than getting it all from a salvage yard. The best way I think to do it would be to buy a salvage (rear ended, rolled over, etc) Caddy for like $1k. I don't think it will be too challanging because I figured that because the Allante was on the same platform and had the North in '93, there's enough room in the Reatta's engine compartment. I understand that I would need to swap the entire motor, transmission, computer systems, and wiring. We want to use a '90-91 (which have a more conventional dash/computer system and NOT the ECC touchscreen/CRT system) and a 90s Northstar-powered Cadillac and put the North in the Reatta. The 3800 puts out a mere 165 horsepower, which isn't much for a 3500+ pound personal luxury car. The bad thing about Reattas is that they're not as fast as they should be. I have an '89 coupe, my dad has a '90 convertible, and we also have another '90 vert which we're selling. The only power plant was the first 3800, though 1991 got the Tuned Port Injection (TPI with my buddy Mario) 3800. Based on the E body platform and built from 1988-1991 here in Lansing. My dad and I share our hobby of Buick Reattas. This may be my first post, but won't be my last.
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