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Title: Which Engine is Best?
Post by: omegalord on 16 September 2007, 13:10:54
What is the best engine for the omega do you think?

Is it the 2.0 16v, 2.2 16v, 2.5/2.6/3.0/3.2 v6 (be specific) , the 2.5 td or the 2.2 dti?

If you answer the diesel , do they chuck out black smoke alot? (some cars do and some like the mondeo tdci dont)


Matt    :)
Title: Re: Which Engine is Best?
Post by: razzo on 16 September 2007, 13:14:48
A chipped 3.0 V6 in sports mode, always puts a big grin on my face  :y
Title: Re: Which Engine is Best?
Post by: JasonH on 16 September 2007, 14:17:54
I've a 2.5 - which is great, but I think I'd rather have the 3.0. Much the same MPG but a bit more go!
Title: Re: Which Engine is Best?
Post by: Markjay on 16 September 2007, 14:47:24
Guess who voted for the 2.6....  :-[  ;D
Title: Re: Which Engine is Best?
Post by: Markjay on 16 September 2007, 14:48:14
Incidentally, this post is in the wrong section... no doubt it will soon be transferred to General Chat.  ;)
Title: Re: Which Engine is Best?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 September 2007, 14:52:15
Moved to general chat, as Omega Help section is more for problems with the car. :)


As to best engine, depends what you want from it...

The diesels are going to be good if you do lots of long motorway journeys, 3.0/3.2 if you want the effortless grunt, or the 2.5/2.6 for a good combination of performance and economy...
Title: Re: Which Engine is Best?
Post by: Crazydad on 16 September 2007, 15:00:49
When i bought my 2,5 the Crank sensor was playing up, not to much for me to notice, as i didnt boot the hell out of it on the test drive, but now i have changed the Sensor the speed is amaizing it pulls in third gear as if i could go up to 15,000 rpm, and as for the top speed  a Dream

so for me its the 2,5 :y
Title: Re: Which Engine is Best?
Post by: Markjay on 16 September 2007, 15:14:08
For the record, there as also an early 2.0 8V, not that anyone will actually vote for it...
Title: Re: Which Engine is Best?
Post by: omegalord on 16 September 2007, 15:26:24
I have myself voted for the 3.2 only as i see the more cubes the better. Are the 3.2 alot faster than the 3.0?

 :)
Title: Re: Which Engine is Best?
Post by: Markjay on 16 September 2007, 15:30:25
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I have myself voted for the 3.2 only as i see the more cubes the better. Are the 3.2 alot faster than the 3.0?

 :)

I have no idea  >:( I never had either  :(


 ;D
Title: Re: Which Engine is Best?
Post by: omega18 on 16 September 2007, 15:55:13
I personnaly think the 3.2 would is best suited as a large car, as the omega needs all the power/displacement it can get.  :y

Title: Re: Which Engine is Best?
Post by: omegalord on 16 September 2007, 15:56:03
Ive been in a 3.0 , seemed quick , but not amazingly quiocker than the 2.5 , but was told the 2.5 was geared for acceleration more than the 3.0 so that might explain why.

Matt :y
Title: Re: Which Engine is Best?
Post by: paul.c on 16 September 2007, 16:05:00
3.0 has slightly more acceleration and top speed than 2.5. i personally dont think i will urgently have to drive at 150 mph. but every day save 2-3 mpg.
Title: Re: Which Engine is Best?
Post by: TheBoy on 16 September 2007, 17:16:30
3.0 and 3.2 are similar performance, as are the 2.5 and 2.6

2.5/2.6 lower geared, so similar 0-60, but the larger engines are so much more responsive at motorway speeds...
Title: Re: Which Engine is Best?
Post by: amigov6 on 16 September 2007, 22:24:59
 :(Gutted. I thought that when i bought my manual Mv6 3.0 it would accelerate noticably quicker.
     My 2.5 licks along well enough but is lacking a little bottom end ie exiting roundabouts. Once it's woken up it's off like a scalded cat.
    Does the 3.0 really not give much more mid range grunt? :o
Title: Re: Which Engine is Best?
Post by: bertiecbx550 on 16 September 2007, 22:31:55
Not happy  >:( wheres the 2.0 8 valve vote?????? am i the black sheep of the family?  :'(  :'(  :'(
Title: Re: Which Engine is Best?
Post by: theolodian on 16 September 2007, 22:32:20
Anything with twin turbos.  Only exception is a 3.0L turbo Diesel, those go quite well.
Title: Re: Which Engine is Best?
Post by: Golfbuddy on 16 September 2007, 22:34:44
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Not happy  >:( wheres the 2.0 8 valve vote?????? am i the black sheep of the family?  :'(  :'(  :'(

Don't mention 'Black Sheep'. Spongebob's got some mucky dvd's featuring those.  ;)
Title: Re: Which Engine is Best?
Post by: CaptainZok on 16 September 2007, 22:40:18
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Not happy  >:( wheres the 2.0 8 valve vote?????? am i the black sheep of the family?  :'(  :'(  :'(

Don't mention 'Black Sheep'. Spongebob's got some mucky dvd's featuring those.  ;)
EW EW EW.
Title: Re: Which Engine is Best?
Post by: kcl on 17 September 2007, 09:02:28
Voted for 3,2, but still driving this 2,6... Someday I hope to have 3,2
Title: Re: Which Engine is Best?
Post by: edwardmickey on 17 September 2007, 11:36:47
I've had both a 3.0 and 3.2 - noticed no difference in performance  8-)
Title: Re: Which Engine is Best?
Post by: spurno on 17 September 2007, 15:06:23
i can only vote for this as it's the only meega i've driven.i would describe mine in a feline way,it can purr like a kitten or growl like a tiger.v6 is the way to go.think i need a drink now.