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Omega General Help / Re: 3.0 Flywheel swap and other tuning
« on: 11 September 2006, 10:04:48 »Matt
How did the bastardization go?
Mark
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Matt
How did the bastardization go?
Mark
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Omega General Help / Re: 3.0 Flywheel swap and other tuning
« on: 08 September 2006, 14:17:41 »
Matt,
Matt
It would appear you and I are at similar stage re bastardisation and oil leeks.
I am in the same boat re cleaning the engine and apparently a good soaking with gunk does the job then either very carefully jet wash it with electrics taped up or hand wash it.
My leek seems to be coming from the rocker cover gasket. I found there was oil beneath the HT leads which means it can only really come from one place. Apparently this is very common on V6's. It took me about an hour to get the intake manifold, ali casing and rocker cover of for the first time and I am no expert to might be worth checking it out yourself, or you can just pull the HT leads out and check for oil.
Re graphics. There are a number of methods of producing the graphics. If you have complex colours with fades in you will need to get the graphics "printed" which is more expensive but better quality. If the graphics you are getting are all block colours you just need to get the colours cut then layer them. This is cheaper but you have more chance of them coming off as you have more graphics. Just a thought you might like to bear in mind when getting quotes. If you need any help with the images give me a shout as I'm quite handy with illustrator etc.
Best of luck.
Look forward to hearing how you got on over the weekends.
Mark
Matt
It would appear you and I are at similar stage re bastardisation and oil leeks.
I am in the same boat re cleaning the engine and apparently a good soaking with gunk does the job then either very carefully jet wash it with electrics taped up or hand wash it.
My leek seems to be coming from the rocker cover gasket. I found there was oil beneath the HT leads which means it can only really come from one place. Apparently this is very common on V6's. It took me about an hour to get the intake manifold, ali casing and rocker cover of for the first time and I am no expert to might be worth checking it out yourself, or you can just pull the HT leads out and check for oil.
Re graphics. There are a number of methods of producing the graphics. If you have complex colours with fades in you will need to get the graphics "printed" which is more expensive but better quality. If the graphics you are getting are all block colours you just need to get the colours cut then layer them. This is cheaper but you have more chance of them coming off as you have more graphics. Just a thought you might like to bear in mind when getting quotes. If you need any help with the images give me a shout as I'm quite handy with illustrator etc.
Best of luck.
Look forward to hearing how you got on over the weekends.
Mark
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Omega General Help / Re: 3.0 Flywheel swap and other tuning
« on: 07 September 2006, 11:52:47 »Quote
Not convinced you'll see much performance benefit from modded intakes....
There's on way to find out
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Omega General Help / Re: 3.0 Flywheel swap and other tuning
« on: 07 September 2006, 11:28:48 »
Reckon the bonnet scoop would be the neatest or just drop your rad by 4-6 inches.
I'd love to see it when your done. What else are you doing to it?
I'd love to see it when your done. What else are you doing to it?
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Omega General Help / Re: 3.0 Flywheel swap and other tuning
« on: 07 September 2006, 08:16:36 »
Sounds good Matt
I reckon K&N or Pipercross would make ayou one to spec.
Or you could just buy the foam then make it yourself. It's not that difficult.
I reckon K&N or Pipercross would make ayou one to spec.
Or you could just buy the foam then make it yourself. It's not that difficult.
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Omega General Help / Re: 3.0 Flywheel swap and other tuning
« on: 07 September 2006, 07:26:55 »Quote
but also potential engine damage if the flywheel is design to dampen harmonics from the crankshaft! I don't know enough about the Omega setup to comment with any authority though...
That's a very good point. Might give that some consideration.
Re the direct induction I will move or modify the radiator to allow straight cold flow, or just put a bonnet scoop on.
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Omega General Help / Re: 3.0 Flywheel swap and other tuning
« on: 06 September 2006, 07:36:31 »
Yes there is, though I'll probably do away with this altogether and have straight induction into the throttle bodies via an air filter and do away with the multiram or have a direct feed into the airbox from a more sensible location and profile than the standard intake pipe.
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Omega General Help / 3.0 Flywheel swap and other tuning
« on: 05 September 2006, 08:17:45 »Hi Guys
I was chatting to Terry the other day and he mentioned he was dropping an Astra flywheel into his MV6.
I was planning the same job but with the Courtenay flywheel, which obviously is significantly more expensive (£260).
Can anyone give me some advice on the Astra method. Exactly what Astra is it from, is it difficult to do, are there any other consideration I should bear in mind before tackling this task., what is the weight difference (I think the 3.0's is around the 15Kg mark).
Also, I was having a gander at the V6 area of Courtenay's website and they offer quite a few upgrade products (leads, plugs, fuel pressure regulator, thermostat etc). Does anyone have any knowledge or experience of these.
Thanks in advance.
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Omega General Help / Re: Fuel Pump Issues
« on: 29 April 2007, 11:50:29 »Quote
QuoteThat's a very good point!No idea, sorry. Hopefully someone else will know...
I wondered at the time what drawbacks there could be when I did it and that never crossed my mind.
Is it a new pump job or can it be salvaged?
That's fine mate. I'll go and soak it in WD40.
Cheers again
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Omega General Help / Re: Fuel Pump Issues
« on: 29 April 2007, 11:30:09 »
That's a very good point!
I wondered at the time what drawbacks there could be when I did it and that never crossed my mind.
Is it a new pump job or can it be salvaged?
I wondered at the time what drawbacks there could be when I did it and that never crossed my mind.
Is it a new pump job or can it be salvaged?
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Omega General Help / Re: Fuel Pump Issues
« on: 29 April 2007, 11:10:14 »Quote
QuoteSo what would you suggest?I doubt it will be an ECU issue. As said, more likely fuse (as it sounds like motor stalling) or fuel pump relay. Assuming, of course, that the mice haven't been at the car whilst parked up.
Which spool should I run it off and how does one check for blockages as it's a sealed unit?
Incidentally the fuse if fine so can only assume it's a prob a ECU.
Blockage wise, thinking along lines of jellified petrol in the pipes or pick up, though not sure if you can disconnect pipes near pump, as never looked...
Thanks for that.
I've traced the wires back to the ECU and can't see any problems. The pump was spinning without a problem last week when I immersed it in water as a test, just doesn't want to spin now. Fickle thing!
Not being an electrician, any ideas what info I should be looking for at the pump (volts, amps etc)?
What is the fuel pump relay and what should I check to ensure it’s working as it should?
Cheers again for your help mate.
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Omega General Help / Re: Fuel Pump Issues
« on: 29 April 2007, 10:52:50 »
So what would you suggest?
Which spool should I run it off and how does one check for blockages as it's a sealed unit?
Incidentally the fuse if fine so can only assume it's a prob a ECU.
Which spool should I run it off and how does one check for blockages as it's a sealed unit?
Incidentally the fuse if fine so can only assume it's a prob a ECU.
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Omega General Help / Fuel Pump Issues
« on: 29 April 2007, 10:43:05 »
For those that will remember I'm am completely stripping a 1994 Elite for track use. I've (finally) gotten to the stage of starting the engine after around 10 months and I have no fuel pressure.
The reason for this is that originally I have not voltage at the fuel pump so I "hot wired it straight of the ignition so I've got about 11.5v. No when I turn the ignition on (before turning the engine over etc) the fuel pump will turn but very slowly and it's getting VERY hot.
Have I done something wrong, is there a better way of doing this, will Batman save the day?
Your thoughts, as always would be hugely appreciated.
Thanks,
The reason for this is that originally I have not voltage at the fuel pump so I "hot wired it straight of the ignition so I've got about 11.5v. No when I turn the ignition on (before turning the engine over etc) the fuel pump will turn but very slowly and it's getting VERY hot.
Have I done something wrong, is there a better way of doing this, will Batman save the day?
Your thoughts, as always would be hugely appreciated.
Thanks,
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Omega General Help / Re: Air Intake Barstardisation....
« on: 02 October 2006, 12:38:31 »Quote
I think my next MOD might be an E-RAM.
Looks quite good- there is a "super" version, this would be cool, as there could be 1 for each ram pipe.
Would make a very intereasting experiment.
I'll order one in the next week or so, and post up the results.
Cheers.
Matt
Where can said siuper E-RAM product be found and what cost is incurred?
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Omega General Help / Re: Air Intake Barstardisation....
« on: 02 October 2006, 11:16:16 »
Sounds good.
Pity you dont have a wind tunnell handy.
Pity you dont have a wind tunnell handy.