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Omega General Help / Re: Cam kit & water pump on V6
« on: 01 February 2018, 20:07:34 »V6 Manta mmmmmmm nice, how tricky was it to fit the engine ?
It is not that difficult, but it's not cheap.
I originally did the conversion back in 1997 and was the first in both the UK and Europe to fit a Vauxhall V6 into a Manta. Total cost was around £5000.
The actual engine fitment is not that bad, but you need a custom made sump, manifolds, exhaust and 15mm skimmed off the flywheel. Also if you don't want a bonnet bulge you need to modify the front cross member to sit the engine lower.
It is a lot of work, but I love it. Last time she was on the roller, it ran 215bhp and my best 1/4 mile is 13,45. She is a bit of an animal and a sure licence loser if you're not careful.
