I plan to build a "book" locost with irs rear axle . I have now got a vauxhall omega 3.0 24v mv6 pushing out over 215 bhp. Is there any reason why i cant use this car as my donor ? I know it will take alot of modding parts and playing about with it.

any reason ?

I'll take a guess and suggest that the 'book' engine bay may be a tad on the small size for such an engine. Should I be corrected shortly then do ignore me!

Could always go for the McSorley 442 - should give more than enough room.

That engine with some webers strapped on should be pretty impressive (make sure the chassis can handle the power though!)

I don't have the pics and can't take any credit but here they are from This thread

It is a MEGA tidy build and a tight fit by the looks of it.












[Edited on 26/9/06 by omega 24 v6]

I've always thought the Omega MV6 would make a brilliant donor & it's quite a small engine too so may not need too much mods on the engine bay - I would suggest that you use its complete loom tho' cos otherwise the electrics (traction control,abs,power steering sensors etc) might get a bit involved!

Some great responces there. Where can i get plans to build a bigger than "book" chassis, but it must inc IRS. I do really want to build the whole chassis from scratch.

Look, in the LINKS page under Mcsorley buid plans.

That is a cool looking set, very smart.

Looks as if it may fit under the bonnet as well


I like it.

That's in an SE to boot, hardly a big car to start with.

The omega is coming off the road soon so work will start. Kinda changed my mind about building a chassis. I have found a 442 chassis with irs so think that would make a good chassis to start from. Also spoke to a bloke who had a tuned 3.0 v6 omega pushing out over 260 bhp !!! Now that would be fun in the kit car!

[Edited on 11/3/07 by ashtal]

[Edited on 11/3/07 by ashtal]