Omega Owners Forum
Chat Area => General Discussion Area => Topic started by: PaulW on 09 September 2008, 20:33:38
-
Without management, just engine...
So far quoted £860 from one breakers, which I think is a 'tad' overpriced...
I know these are somewhat hard to come by, but surely still possible to get cheaply??
-
when i was looking for my 2.6 that was an average price for a bare lump, so no that's about the norm......
i fell lucky and sourced a FWD lump, it might be worth looking for a wrecked 3.2 veccy, still not many around but i would imagine they are easier to come by
-
Aye I was thinking of looking for the FWD version and using that, not much to get it in the Omega really I'd imagine!
Although I'd then be tempted to source the 2.6 VXR lump ;D even though there is no way in hell that would ever work without serious bodging...
-
Why not just go for a 3.0 and save a few hundred quid, ok it might be 10bhp down but the change will buy you a chip ;)
-
Long terms plans for mine include 3.2
-
Can't see the point unless its going to be tuned :-/
-
Long terms plans for mine include 3.2
Is that wise, you can't even keep a 2.6 on the black stuff :D sorry mate ::)
-
Long terms plans for mine include 3.2
Is that wise, you can't even keep a 2.6 on the black stuff :D sorry mate ::)
Why not just buy a 3.2, with car attached?
Cheaper, easier!
-
Long terms plans for mine include 3.2
Is that wise, you can't even keep a 2.6 on the black stuff :D sorry mate ::)
Why not just buy a 3.2, with car attached?
Cheaper, easier!
Fair point ;)
-
Long terms plans for mine include 3.2
Is that wise, you can't even keep a 2.6 on the black stuff :D sorry mate ::)
Why not just buy a 3.2, with car attached?
Cheaper, easier!
Fair point ;)
gash interior
gash front end
gash roadtax hikes
least with fitting a 3.2 to a pre-2001 shell, the tax goes on the older element of the car, so tax will remain the same :)
-
Long terms plans for mine include 3.2
Is that wise, you can't even keep a 2.6 on the black stuff :D sorry mate ::)
Why not just buy a 3.2, with car attached?
Cheaper, easier!
Fair point ;)
gash interior
gash front end
gash roadtax hikes
least with fitting a 3.2 to a pre-2001 shell, the tax goes on the older element of the car, so tax will remain the same :)
Fair point ;D
-
Long terms plans for mine include 3.2
Is that wise, you can't even keep a 2.6 on the black stuff :D sorry mate ::)
Why not just buy a 3.2, with car attached?
Cheaper, easier!
Less LPG plumbing, less ICE moving, not that dented!
-
Long terms plans for mine include 3.2
Is that wise, you can't even keep a 2.6 on the black stuff :D sorry mate ::)
Wasn't on the black stuff it was paving slabs!!!!
-
There are other plans too, but it is a long term plan, and after sorting out all the other things, don't want to change the car.
-
I can guarantee this engine wont go for £860
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2001-VAUXHALL-OMEGA-V6-SPECIAL-AUTO-WHITE_W0QQitemZ300257118153QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item300257118153&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A7%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
remov the engine, scrap the rest, spend the change on beer.
-
....
least with fitting a 3.2 to a pre-2001 shell, the tax goes on the older element of the car, so tax will remain the same :)
But then as far as insurance companies are concerned, you'll be insuring a modified car, and they don't like modified cars. :y
-
....
least with fitting a 3.2 to a pre-2001 shell, the tax goes on the older element of the car, so tax will remain the same :)
But then as far as insurance companies are concerned, you'll be insuring a modified car, and they don't like modified cars. :y
That depends purely on the insurance company ;) Some allow a limit on bhp (say 250) for the cost of a standard premium, and upto that level, you can do what you want to the car just aslong as they are aware of whats been done.
When I had the corsa, I insured it for upto 150bhp at no extra cost compared to what it would of been in standard trim, changed the suspension, brakes, stripped the interior out, and tuned the engine upto around 135bhp, and it cost me no extra on the premium!