Topic: Performance upgrades 3.2 (Read 3098 times)

Khaine31 · « **on:** 12 February 2012, 19:06:32 »

I've just bought this 3.2 omega elite,

got some standard shocks, not self leveling, and minus 40 mm springs on the way. so that is the suspension sorted out, I've been looking all over this forum and can't seem to find any engine modes that are worth doing.

Does anyone have any ideas or experiences in moding 3.2 2002 omega?
I wanna get about 270 b.h.p. and can't find any twin exist exhaust system (so there is one pipe on each side ). is it possible to remove silencer boxes and cats from underneath without getting EM lights and retarding performance? This should give me 15 horses.

Also, is there a way I can find out the code for my siemens 2015 color sat nav system? just in case my battery fails.

thanks guys

TheBoy · « **Reply #1 on:** 12 February 2012, 19:09:25 »

Not really many options available TBH, certainly not normally aspirated. You'll only get 270bhp with either forced induction, or if the dyno lies badly.

Code not required for NCDC, you can disconnect to your hearts content.

adey2 · « **Reply #2 on:** 12 February 2012, 19:09:51 »

no code on the 2015, it is paired to the screen

TheBoy · « **Reply #3 on:** 12 February 2012, 19:11:29 »

Quote from: adey2 on 12 February 2012, 19:09:51

no code on the 2015, it is paired to the screen

and the telematics, and the cdc3 (integrated into HU, but logically and electrically seperate)

RobseyMV6 · « **Reply #4 on:** 12 February 2012, 19:23:15 »

Just a oil change works, so many omegas over the years i found that the filters just don't get changed only oil and that really help the go in the car!! if you don't have kids, strip seats/doors cards so one, moves well then!!

ngrainqey · « **Reply #5 on:** 12 February 2012, 19:26:55 »

try fitting a petrol powered leaf blower inline with your intake

lol

ngrainqey · « **Reply #6 on:** 12 February 2012, 19:28:31 »

on a serious note...i was told to bore out the maf housing about 1mm

tigers_gonads · « **Reply #7 on:** 12 February 2012, 19:43:45 »

Nox

But I hope you like rebuilding engines

Khaine31 · « **Reply #8 on:** 12 February 2012, 19:50:21 »

Quote from: ngrainqey on 12 February 2012, 19:28:31

on a serious note...i was told to bore out the maf housing about 1mm

What is a maf housing? I have been reading about the electronic supercharger. Gives 10 - 15 break. I wonder if That could be noticed?

tigers_gonads · « **Reply #9 on:** 12 February 2012, 19:52:20 »

Quote from: Khaine31 on 12 February 2012, 19:50:21

Quote from: ngrainqey on 12 February 2012, 19:28:31
on a serious note...i was told to bore out the maf housing about 1mm

What is a maf housing? I have been reading about the electronic supercharger. Gives 10 - 15 break. I wonder if That could be noticed?

rather waste of money

Spend your dosh on a good service instead

TheBoy · « **Reply #10 on:** 12 February 2012, 19:56:06 »

Quote from: Khaine31 on 12 February 2012, 19:50:21

Quote from: ngrainqey on 12 February 2012, 19:28:31
on a serious note...i was told to bore out the maf housing about 1mm

What is a maf housing? I have been reading about the electronic supercharger. Gives 10 - 15 break. I wonder if That could be noticed?

Those stupid gay things won't give you 0.5bhp. The adverts are lies.

Khaine31 · « **Reply #11 on:** 12 February 2012, 19:58:31 »

Ok well i'll take your word for it as I keep getting told to refere to you. So.... Okay.
What about the cat and silencer boxes underneath? Can they be safely removed??/??

Nick W · « **Reply #12 on:** 12 February 2012, 20:05:58 »

Quote from: tigers_gonads on 12 February 2012, 19:43:45

Nox

But I hope you like rebuilding engines

You mean N2O or nitrous oxide. Or if you're some baseball capped chav, 'NOSS', from the manufacturer's(Nitrous Oxide Systems) sticker on the bottle.
Nox is one of the emissions.

I'll get off my highhorse now!

Stallion · « **Reply #13 on:** 12 February 2012, 20:12:39 »

Quote from: TheBoy on 12 February 2012, 19:56:06

Quote from: Khaine31 on 12 February 2012, 19:50:21
Quote from: ngrainqey on 12 February 2012, 19:28:31
on a serious note...i was told to bore out the maf housing about 1mm

What is a maf housing? I have been reading about the electronic supercharger. Gives 10 - 15 break. I wonder if That could be noticed?
Those stupid gay things won't give you 0.5bhp. The adverts are lies.

And still you'll manage to feel a huge difference (mentally)

Khaine31 · « **Reply #14 on:** 12 February 2012, 20:14:06 »

So i hear that this can be injected into your air intake as to avoid a complex procedure of direct port injection. The only problem is tha the gas runs out too quick, yes. And is it expensive?

and can someone tell me what the maf housing is and why and how much gains?

jordan681 · « **Reply #15 on:** 12 February 2012, 20:29:45 »

PM a member called Serek.. He did some amazing work to his omega.. Including full stainless system including manifold.. if I remember correctly his omega was pushing 240bhp..

Check the gallery section for the pics of his car... There in there somewhere

Shimmy · « **Reply #16 on:** 12 February 2012, 21:08:52 »

You've chosen the wrong car if you want to get a 30% increase in power.

If you want 270bhp+, buy something else.

x25dt · « **Reply #17 on:** 12 February 2012, 21:10:25 »

Welcome to OOF mate

TheBoy · « **Reply #18 on:** 12 February 2012, 21:20:01 »

Ignore the MAF bit, not much you can do there to increase performance.

Decatting will piss off the ECU, but doable. Obviously, it'll fail the new MOTs. It would be interesting to see what a straight decat would do on a modern(ish) engine designed for cats.

TBH, a good service, done regularly, would be the best start, could return a good 10% back.

As I said earlier, non-forced induction, you are not going to increase it much. If you want more power from engine, no point cocking about, drop an LS1 in.

To increase performance of the car, which is pretty heavy, weight might be worth looking at.

ngrainqey · « **Reply #19 on:** 12 February 2012, 21:24:33 »

i ran my T5 without a cat at all, it popped, banged and fired flames out the back running into the redline, EML was on but didnt reduce power etc

Khaine31 · « **Reply #20 on:** 12 February 2012, 23:35:37 »

What is an LS1 guys? $:-\$
How many silencer boxes per side in exhaust system?
So there is not a way of putting the cat sensor in the exhaust after / before the cat should be to keep EML off?

I can always put the cats back in before MOT.
And about the wrong car, I disagree. With the equipment, features, quality vs cost of the omega, I think it was the right car. It's like anything, one doesn't really want a run of the mill, standard production line car. People like to add their own uniqueness to it. Well I do anyay. I love the lines, the shape, the sound, the price, the size, the rear wheel(ness) of the omega and would be very pleased to make it as unique as poss. Reg's dont bother me either. As long as it runs the way I want, I have the style to style it timelessly. Making something like our cars better handling and more powerfull is a rewarding challenge, yes?

aaronjb · « **Reply #21 on:** 12 February 2012, 23:42:05 »

Quote from: Khaine31 on 12 February 2012, 23:35:37

What is an LS1 guys? $:-\$

A GM produced V8 - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_LS_engine

Khaine31 · « **Reply #22 on:** 13 February 2012, 00:00:19 »

I think that that might have severe drinking problems. How does changing the gear ratios of 1st and second gear to get a bit more acceleration, leaving the others for the cruising when you get to the speed you want by easing off and the auto box cruising?

2woody · « **Reply #23 on:** 13 February 2012, 09:27:18 »

My LS-1 car is more economical than my 2.6 manual.

Quite a bit more, to boot.

Khaine31 · « **Reply #24 on:** 13 February 2012, 18:08:02 »

Ok sounds good. How much brake do you got? How much was the engine? What did installing it entail?

Lazydocker · « **Reply #25 on:** 13 February 2012, 21:26:14 »

Quote from: Khaine31 on 13 February 2012, 18:08:02

Ok sounds good. How much brake do you got? How much was the engine? What did installing it entail?

His isn't in an Omega

Although it's the right engine and an Aussie Car

It does go well though

feeutfo · « **Reply #26 on:** 13 February 2012, 22:11:42 »

One of these, or similar...
http://www.carsales.com.au/Gallery.aspx?R=12027658&index=0&track=IMAGEVIEWER&h_mid=4415219&f_mid=0&c_mid=4414495&TabId=304736

In fact his is better spec. Not sure the exact model.

ngrainqey · « **Reply #27 on:** 13 February 2012, 23:29:57 »

ah yes!
a holden commodore

the vt vx vz bit is to do with the age iirc, like omega A, B, C
is kevins a GTS spec

? in black? lol vauxhall dealers at lichfield had one in their showroom for ages as they were a main dealer for the camaros etc when they were selling euro imports at one point - few years ago now
alex

tigers_gonads · « **Reply #28 on:** 14 February 2012, 11:33:30 »

Quote from: Nick W on 12 February 2012, 20:05:58

Quote from: tigers_gonads on 12 February 2012, 19:43:45
Nox

But I hope you like rebuilding engines

You mean N2O or nitrous oxide. Or if you're some baseball capped chav, 'NOSS', from the manufacturer's(Nitrous Oxide Systems) sticker on the bottle.
Nox is one of the emissions.

I'll get off my highhorse now!

As it says under my forum name

" can't spell - don't care "

2woody · « **Reply #29 on:** 17 February 2012, 12:55:59 »

I actually have two at the moment.....

A 2000 MY (VT2) Commodore SS in black. 374BHP LS-1 power. Getting sold soon. And,

a 2000 MY (VT2) Commodore Clubsport R8, which is the same car but with bodykit, brakes and better handling. Currently standard engine, so a weedy 340BHP, but have plans.....

similar to......

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=2000+clubsport+R8&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&rls=GGLG,GGLG:2009-35,GGLG:en&biw=1600&bih=1006&tbm=isch&tbnid=q0bjehezTaMTLM:&imgrefurl=http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/hsv-clubsport-2000-10950565&docid=8OcMnP_259vlVM&imgurl=http://liveimages.carsales.com.au/carsales/car/private/8762106.jpg&w=555&h=416&ei=7U0-T-r3PIWFhQex_sixBQ&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=203&sig=116612838888856465416&page=1&tbnh=149&tbnw=202&start=0&ndsp=32&ved=0CJkBEK0DMBM&tx=102&ty=81

on a run, these do low 30's to the gallon. in comparison to my 2.6 manual which would do 27 on the same trip.

aaronjb · « **Reply #30 on:** 17 February 2012, 13:04:10 »

If only they made an Estate Commodore or VXR8 for sale over here ..

Zippy2012 · « **Reply #31 on:** 17 February 2012, 13:40:58 »

Quote from: 2woody on 17 February 2012, 12:55:59

I actually have two at the moment.....

A 2000 MY (VT2) Commodore SS in black. 374BHP LS-1 power. Getting sold soon. And,

a 2000 MY (VT2) Commodore Clubsport R8, which is the same car but with bodykit, brakes and better handling. Currently standard engine, so a weedy 340BHP, but have plans.....

similar to......

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=2000+clubsport+R8&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&rls=GGLG,GGLG:2009-35,GGLG:en&biw=1600&bih=1006&tbm=isch&tbnid=q0bjehezTaMTLM:&imgrefurl=http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/hsv-clubsport-2000-10950565&docid=8OcMnP_259vlVM&imgurl=http://liveimages.carsales.com.au/carsales/car/private/8762106.jpg&w=555&h=416&ei=7U0-T-r3PIWFhQex_sixBQ&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=203&sig=116612838888856465416&page=1&tbnh=149&tbnw=202&start=0&ndsp=32&ved=0CJkBEK0DMBM&tx=102&ty=81

on a run, these do low 30's to the gallon. in comparison to my 2.6 manual which would do 27 on the same trip.

Would love it if the front end would fit on my 1999 prefacelift estate!!! any one done it?

Zippy2012 · « **Reply #32 on:** 17 February 2012, 13:42:24 »

Quote from: aaronjb on 17 February 2012, 13:04:10

If only they made an Estate Commodore or VXR8 for sale over here ..

Yep that would be awesome!! umm maybe buy a ute & do a cut & shut job.... lols

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