Which do you like better?

coldfire · 04-18-2006, 08:35 AM

Uh, title pretty much says it. Do you think the '95-'99 model is better? Or the '00-'03? I think the '00+ look WAY better, sweet styling, but I have heard (although never verified it personally) that they are manufactured to a lower quality than the original model. Post your opinion!

HighHopingAurora · 05-15-2006, 02:29 PM

I would have to go with the 00-03 for the design but for performance the
95-99.. I have a '96 aurora myself and I am trying to see how nice I can make it so I have a question for anyone who can answer it.. are there headers for a 1996 aurora anywhere out there? I've looked for a long time and am tired of looking.. Thank you,
Adam

coldfire · 05-30-2006, 05:41 PM

Like I'd said I kind of heard the same thing about performance...

HighHopingAurora · 05-30-2006, 05:43 PM

lower quality can be anything from lights to steering..

J'ville · 05-31-2006, 01:57 PM

The early Auroras actually had some quality problems butr were screamers.
This engine took the Daytona 24 hour endurance race and in at least one year, nearly every Indy car had this Olds engine for power. Even the V-6 version was almost as fast. The engine is really a downsized Northstar, but as a result would rev well beyond the Northstar. Olds had massaged this engine to their liking, and when left unhampered by General Motors, would build killer engines. But unfortunately the EPA and the General put a stop to that.

coldfire · 06-01-2006, 10:42 AM

You know that was a major question when I heard that Olds was being phased I was like "don't ALOT of Indy cars use the Aurora engine? How can a company that's so involved in racing be doing poorly enough its being killed off?" Not to mention the rich racing heritage from the early NASCAR days and the pettys etc.

J'ville · 06-01-2006, 04:29 PM

Not many people know this, but Olds actually had a quad valve, twin OHC big block that was designed for the sole purpose of being a hemi killer. It was to debut in 71, but was killed off by the General. That engine found its way into the Oldlsmobile Pro-stockers and is now the engine Pontiac uses in their current Pro-stockers. The now call it a GM engine.

Oldsguy · 06-02-2006, 05:05 AM

I saw one of those, they are awsome

coppertopgmc · 11-28-2006, 08:08 PM

My personal choice would be the 95-99. I like the style of the rear tail light and Razzi makes a killer body kit and rear wing!!!

04-18-2006, 08:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
coldfire Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 28	Which do you like better? Uh, title pretty much says it. Do you think the '95-'99 model is better? Or the '00-'03? I think the '00+ look WAY better, sweet styling, but I have heard (although never verified it personally) that they are manufactured to a lower quality than the original model. Post your opinion! __________________ I'll be whatever I wanna do

05-15-2006, 02:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
HighHopingAurora Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3	Style..00-03 Performance..95-99 I would have to go with the 00-03 for the design but for performance the 95-99.. I have a '96 aurora myself and I am trying to see how nice I can make it so I have a question for anyone who can answer it.. are there headers for a 1996 aurora anywhere out there? I've looked for a long time and am tired of looking.. Thank you, Adam

05-30-2006, 05:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
coldfire Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 28	Like I'd said I kind of heard the same thing about performance... __________________ I'll be whatever I wanna do

05-31-2006, 01:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
J'ville Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 44	The early Auroras actually had some quality problems butr were screamers. This engine took the Daytona 24 hour endurance race and in at least one year, nearly every Indy car had this Olds engine for power. Even the V-6 version was almost as fast. The engine is really a downsized Northstar, but as a result would rev well beyond the Northstar. Olds had massaged this engine to their liking, and when left unhampered by General Motors, would build killer engines. But unfortunately the EPA and the General put a stop to that. __________________ 57 Olds 4dr Super 88

06-01-2006, 10:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
coldfire Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 28	You know that was a major question when I heard that Olds was being phased I was like "don't ALOT of Indy cars use the Aurora engine? How can a company that's so involved in racing be doing poorly enough its being killed off?" Not to mention the rich racing heritage from the early NASCAR days and the pettys etc. __________________ I'll be whatever I wanna do

05-30-2006, 05:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
HighHopingAurora Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 3	lower quality can be anything from lights to steering..

06-01-2006, 04:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
J'ville Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jacksonville Fl Posts: 44	Not many people know this, but Olds actually had a quad valve, twin OHC big block that was designed for the sole purpose of being a hemi killer. It was to debut in 71, but was killed off by the General. That engine found its way into the Oldlsmobile Pro-stockers and is now the engine Pontiac uses in their current Pro-stockers. The now call it a GM engine. __________________ 57 Olds 4dr Super 88

06-02-2006, 05:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
Oldsguy Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 2,553	I saw one of those, they are awsome __________________ Dan '46 2 door

11-28-2006, 08:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
coppertopgmc Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 26	My personal choice would be the 95-99. I like the style of the rear tail light and Razzi makes a killer body kit and rear wing!!!

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