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Title: swop the 2.2 for a redtop
Post by: bobsp5 on 12 February 2012, 18:14:11

Hi all
Would it be possible to swop the standard 2.2 ecotec for the older better redtop engine has it been done before...cheers

Title: Re: swop the 2.2 for a redtop
Post by: Stallion on 12 February 2012, 20:16:28

Im pretty sure its been done before, saw the pics on here too! Im sure someone with a better memory will come along shortly!  :y

Title: Re: swop the 2.2 for a redtop
Post by: cem_devecioglu on 12 February 2012, 20:53:58

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1277071133/15

Title: Re: swop the 2.2 for a redtop
Post by: Andy B on 12 February 2012, 21:11:54

Quote from: bobsp5 on 12 February 2012, 18:14:11

Hi all
Would it be possible to swop the standard 2.2 ecotec for the older better redtop engine has it been done before...cheers

How's the older engine 'better'?

Title: Re: swop the 2.2 for a redtop
Post by: serek on 12 February 2012, 21:17:20

Quote from: Andy B on 12 February 2012, 21:11:54

Quote from: bobsp5 on 12 February 2012, 18:14:11

Hi all
Would it be possible to swop the standard 2.2 ecotec for the older better redtop engine has it been done before...cheers

How's the older engine 'better'?

build for driving not for repairing :)

Title: Re: swop the 2.2 for a redtop
Post by: bobsp5 on 12 February 2012, 22:47:26

well i just think its a better its alot stronger engine because ive had nothing but trouble from the 2.2 ecotec,the cars only done 56k and ive just had to change the head because it was pumping oil out the side of number 3 cylinder down in the plug hole.the orange engine management light is always on god nose why,ive changed coil pack,cam sensor and a full service,,,,,,,,,so i am thinking of changing the engine for the ex2.0let turbo lump and i just wanted to no what i need to do and how much i have to change.....any help please

Title: Re: swop the 2.2 for a redtop
Post by: 2woody on 13 February 2012, 09:28:07

the "red-top" and the Ecotec are almost identical

Title: Re: swop the 2.2 for a redtop
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 13 February 2012, 09:50:15

Lol, the 2.2 and the redtop are no different......blcoks are pretty much identical and the heads have little difference.

The cambelt and water pump setup is all the but the same, the only variance is the later injection setup on the 2.2.

Title: Re: swop the 2.2 for a redtop
Post by: bobsp5 on 19 February 2012, 19:23:49

so would the redtop head fit on the 2.2 bottom end

Title: Re: swop the 2.2 for a redtop
Post by: bobsp5 on 19 February 2012, 19:26:50

redtop ports are bigger and a better shape

Quote from: bobsp5 on 19 February 2012, 19:23:49

so would the redtop head fit on the 2.2 bottom end

Title: Re: swop the 2.2 for a redtop
Post by: swirl on 19 February 2012, 20:56:53

lets get this straight are you talking about a redtop c20xe 2.0l16v 150ish bhp or are you talking about a let c20let 2.0l16vturbo 200bhp ish :-\ either way id just go and buy a 3.0/3.2l for 200 horses all the mucking around for big horse power just fit an ls1