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[bloodwheel]

Hello.
looking for info and pictures of a omega A with v8 conversion.

Did find some info about model B ,but not what am looking for.
I did try googling it ,but no good.
Anyone here with info?

//Robban.

[Keith ABS]

 You could try messaging RobbsyMV6 as he did one

[Doctor Gollum]

You could try messaging RobbsyMV6 as he did one

It's been a while, but from memory, LS1 with LS2 heads and supercharger, 6 speed manual, steering rack conversion and custom subframe... Basically an Omega body on Monaro VXR running gear.

Most of the wiring was relatively straightforward, and I suspect that the Omega A will be even easier.

[Mr Skrunts]

One of the members is in the US and did a lot of upgrades to his Catana?

I think that was the name of the car which is the US version of the Omeaga but powered by V8 LS Power.

He did quite a lot of interesting upgrades inc 6 Pot calipers.

[STEMO]

One of the members is in the US and did a lot of upgrades to his Catana?

I think that was the name of the car which is the US version of the Omeaga but powered by V8 LS Power.

He did quite a lot of interesting upgrades inc 6 Pot calipers.

Cadillac Catera

[tunnie]

One of the members is in the US and did a lot of upgrades to his Catana?

I think that was the name of the car which is the US version of the Omeaga but powered by V8 LS Power.

He did quite a lot of interesting upgrades inc 6 Pot calipers.

Far as I remember, no Omega or Catera version ever had a V8 power plant from the factory. The Americans also only had the 3.0 and never 8 cylinders.

But guessing there are many more LS V8's in the states, to shoe horn in to the Omega bay.

[Mr Skrunts]

The best V8 conversion I have seen so far was the RATs Omega, they shoe horned a 4.0 lexus v8 in and pumped it up tp 1000BHP.

Its on Youtube some where.

[Doctor Gollum]

https://images.app.goo.gl/RjRqRbobtiHVzZ1b7

Rob's car.

[bloodwheel]

Robs car is to new.
looking for info about omega 86-93

[Doctor Gollum]

Robs car is to new.
looking for info about omega 86-93

I posted that link for the benefit of people discussing the Omega as we know it here, even though you asked about the Omega A.

I thought I had acknowledged that on my first reply.

Haynes do a manual for the earlier versions of the Holden Commodore and Calais, think the VN/VP/VR  chassis is essentially a Senator A underneath, which itself is the basis for the Omega A platform and was designed from the get go to have a 5.0/5.7 lump in it so adding an LS to one should be a piece of cake.

Be prepared to pay good money for an engine though, as even in the US where they literally grow on trees, they start at $5k for a knackered lump and the manual gearbox is easily the same again.

Basically,,if you're not prepared to put £15k into building it, plus an example rust free enough to be worth doing, then don't bother.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Im still trying to work out what Lotus has to do with anything on the thread. 

[Doctor Gollum]

Im still trying to work out what Lotus has to do with anything on the thread. 

The Carlton was sold everywhere else as the Omega A, ergo the Lotus Carlton was sold everywhere else as the Lotus Omega.

Converting a Lotus Carlton/Omega to a V8 seems to be a waste, but a clean 1.8/2.0 would make an excellent sleeper restomod even with a stock LS1 in it.

As the OP is in Euroland, a Chevy small block might be a bit more available and with an HEI electronic ignition, Holley Fuel Terminator and a nice cam, you could have a really nice useable daily driver. Still won't be a cheap exercise.

https://www.hawksmotorsports.com/how-to-swap-gm-ls-series-engines-into-almost-anything-book-manual/ is essential reading and there are also guides for the various engine choices and their respective wiring diagrams.

Making the engine run is relatively straightforward but integrating it into the car is more of a head scratcher.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

I know that, but the OP question is about putting a V8 into an old Carlton shell. So no connection with the straight 6 Lotus version at all, just a mention in the title for some strange reason.
Unless Ive missed something and he is actually mad enough to put an american V8 into a genuine Lotus Carlton ?   

[LC0112G]

I know that, but the OP question is about putting a V8 into an old Carlton shell. So no connection with the straight 6 Lotus version at all, just a mention in the title for some strange reason.

The Lotus Carlton is a RHD 1989-> Carlton fettled at Hethel.
The Lotus Omega is a LHD 1989-> Omega A fettled at Hethel.

The Carlton Is a RHD Omega A, and vice verca.

Unless Ive missed something and he is actually mad enough to put an american V8 into a genuine Lotus Carlton ?   

I think that's nail on the head. Never got directly involved in one, but my understanding is it *should* be possible in a LHD Omega A, but quite difficult in a RHD Carlton. Whenever I've listened to people saying they are going to attempt it I believe the main issues are steering box, steering gear, subframe and brake servo/modulator.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

My main issue would be that its an insane thing to even consider. Ruining a very expensive car by dropping an old lump of yank iron in to replace the Lotus developed engine already in there.