I Was advised not to use a ecotec vauxhall omega engine, as they are difficult to get running. Is this true, cause there was a totally complete one in the scrap yard. Cheers

Possibly, according to age. IIRC if you intend to use the standard injection, ECU etc, IIRC some later models will also need the immobiliser system. The ECU wont work without that.....

However, if you were looking at dropping it on carbs, why not get a 16v GTE engine instead? Far more BHP, same amount of work.....

Yeah maybe, but then i'll hav to spend poo loads of cash tryin to convert it to rear wheel drive. How does that work anyway??
Cheers

Poo loads???? I didnt write that (SH1T)

its the wonderful language modifier. Check what it does to boll0cks and cater4am! nutsack and caterham...

usually works anyway.

As for donor, personally id choose a target bhp and pick the cheapest way to get there:

100 ish is pinto territory
150 is v6 or maybe 8
200 is simple turbo stuff, nissan or cosworth.

my choice for simplicity would be a silvia turbo or 200sx. both are RWD, whole car for around 500 or less maybe, plus potential for muchos power.

doesnt help if you only want N/A engines though!

ps obviously i cant spell caterham right cos it didnt change...

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oops it did there?

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Yeah maybe, but then i'll hav to spend poo loads of cash tryin to convert it to rear wheel drive. How does that work anyway??

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150 is v6 or maybe 8
200 is simple turbo stuff, nissan or cosworth.

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Yo stu, settle an argument plz. Wot does IIRC mean?? Am i just a dumbass?

Forget the first part of that U2U Stu, understand now, jus didnt read my quote

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Originally posted by Crazy Jay
Yo stu, settle an argument plz. Wot does IIRC mean?? Am i just a dumbass?

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thanx alan, nice car