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Engine differences
« on: 05 December 2013, 20:23:50 »
Does anyone know what differences there are between the Y22XE and Z22XE omega engines please? ???
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Re: Engine differences
« Reply #1 on: 05 December 2013, 20:32:01 »
y22xe-less power and is omega other is frontera and older?
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Re: Engine differences
« Reply #2 on: 05 December 2013, 20:38:41 »
Thanks for the quick reply symes :y
Actually both those engines are fitted to the 4 pot 2.2 omega, but I need to know if they share the same cyl. head, cams, valves etc :-\
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Re: Engine differences
« Reply #3 on: 05 December 2013, 20:43:23 »
One is chain driven, the other belt.
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Re: Engine differences
« Reply #4 on: 05 December 2013, 20:46:03 »
not sure about cams--as one engine is for 4x4---so could be different--is it a case of head gone or something?
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Re: Engine differences
« Reply #5 on: 05 December 2013, 20:47:06 »
Quote from: Dan282 on 05 December 2013, 20:43:23
One is chain driven, the other belt.
nope-both belt----x22dt is chain ;)
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Re: Engine differences
« Reply #6 on: 05 December 2013, 20:49:54 »
also x/y on engine code is to do with compression of engine iirc
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Re: Engine differences
« Reply #7 on: 05 December 2013, 21:02:08 »
The only noticeable difference between them are the ECU and the inlet diameter is a whopping, or even humungous 1mm bigger ::) ;D
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Re: Engine differences
« Reply #8 on: 05 December 2013, 21:09:43 »
Quote from: symes on 05 December 2013, 20:47:06
Quote from: Dan282 on 05 December 2013, 20:43:23
One is chain driven, the other belt.
nope-both belt----x22dt is chain ;)

Oops my bad :)
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Re: Engine differences
« Reply #9 on: 05 December 2013, 21:11:31 »
Quote from: RobG on 05 December 2013, 21:02:08
The only noticeable difference between them are the ECU and the inlet diameter is a whopping, or even humungous 1mm bigger ::) ;D





Hi Rob, thanks for that :y
So could I fit a Y22XE cyl. head onto a Z22XE block and reconnect existing electrics/electronics without any fuss :-\ ;)
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Re: Engine differences
« Reply #10 on: 05 December 2013, 21:16:11 »
Yep, physically the blocks and heads are the same
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Re: Engine differences
« Reply #11 on: 05 December 2013, 21:21:09 »
You're a National Treasure Rob! Thanks again matey! :y
and thanks too to symes and Dan282 :y
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« Reply #12 on: 05 December 2013, 21:28:06 »
Quote from: symes on 05 December 2013, 20:49:54
also x/y on engine code is to do with compression of engine iirc
Emissions control. X = euro 3 emissions standard.   Y = euro 4 standard
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