dan__wright
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posted on 14/3/07 at 02:50 PM |
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Vaux 2.5 / 3.0 L V6?
anyone used teh above engine? thinking of possibly using one of the v6 engines (probs z series) as they arnt too heavy and have a good power output
and are fairly cheap.
Any info on this would be appreciated, IE.....
1) Will it fit in an MK indy
2) what gearbox do i use?
3) any problems people can see or reasons not to do it / go cith c20xe / c20let instead?
Thanks
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Mr Whippy
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posted on 14/3/07 at 02:58 PM |
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omiga gear box.
a lot of plumbing on that engine and extremely powerful
fit it if you dare
[Edited on 14/3/07 by Mr Whippy]
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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ned
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posted on 14/3/07 at 03:00 PM |
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It will fit, search this forum! I have posted pics of a guy who fitted one to a westfield, think it was in Ireland.
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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brashhighlander
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posted on 14/3/07 at 03:35 PM |
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I used to have a GSI vectra with a 2.5V6, I loved that engine. It delivered its power really nice and smooth in any gear.
I love the idea of a V6 in a locost but trying to fit everything in would drive me nuts.
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dan__wright
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posted on 14/3/07 at 03:45 PM |
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so i should go with the 2.5 on the omega box?
what engine code? the x25?
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russbost
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posted on 14/3/07 at 04:51 PM |
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How about the MV6 - 210bhp
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Myke 2463
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posted on 14/3/07 at 04:56 PM |
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I was thnking along the same lines.
X25XE = 2.5 Z26XE = 2.6 X30XE = 3.0 Z32SE = 3.2
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Liam
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posted on 15/3/07 at 01:08 AM |
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Not much point fitting the 2.5 with the 3.0 available. Great engine - have a 3 litre elite as me road car. Dunno where you get the idea it's
not very heavy though (??). It's an iron blocked V6 with twin cam heads so will be up there with the ford 24V v6 i shuld imagine. Probably
heavier than the cologne.
Liam
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ned
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posted on 15/3/07 at 08:59 AM |
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As no one else seems to have bothered a 30 second search reveals this thread:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=50156
beware, I've got yellow skin
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ashtal
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posted on 17/3/07 at 02:24 PM |
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Ive got a omega mv6 as my doner. It will be used in a 442 chassis. As its an ex cop car it came with a lsd and a chipped ecu. Got to be good for
220 bhp !?! Dont like my chances of keeping the weight down tho.
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