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Title: Underpowered me thinks!!
Post by: blackviper90210 on 25 May 2011, 09:33:58
Found this and think there might be a slight lack of power issue  ;)

http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/dyno-boost-performance-chip-vauxhall-omega-1-8l-17688732.htm

In which case it def would need a performance boost, lol
Title: Re: Underpowered me thinks!!
Post by: MV6Matt on 25 May 2011, 09:37:34
..........presumably this is referring to an Omega A - otherwise known on these shores as the Carlton, which were indeed made with a 1.8 engine.......................... :question :question
Title: Re: Underpowered me thinks!!
Post by: blackviper90210 on 25 May 2011, 09:55:35
Ahhhh, the Carlton. I forgot about that one, that would make sense! :y
Title: Re: Underpowered me thinks!!
Post by: Kevin Wood on 25 May 2011, 10:07:53
Either way, it's a crock o' shite, IMHO.

An engine is not a bonfire. More fuel doesn't mean more power. ::)

Kevin
Title: Re: Underpowered me thinks!!
Post by: Martin_1962 on 25 May 2011, 11:01:09
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Ahhhh, the Carlton. I forgot about that one, that would make sense! :y

Crap engine the 1.8 was horrid.

200cc never made so much difference. :y :y
Title: Re: Underpowered me thinks!!
Post by: MV6Matt on 25 May 2011, 11:59:41
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Either way, it's a crock o' shite, IMHO.

An engine is not a bonfire. More fuel doesn't mean more power. ::)

Kevin

Absolutely, but they want people to think that it does - it's bound to be true, being glamourous and American................................................................................................... ::) ::)