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[EMD]

Hats off to you james for doing all that on your own  Take it easy though .

[Shackeng]

Agreed, when we did mine between us, I made the tea, passed the spanners, and did all the swearing while James did the work. Seemed a very satisfactory system.

[JamesV6CDX]

Today consisted of me starting work on the project... And then....

Going arse over tit whilst climbing in the engine bay, crashing down on the windscreen, hurting my shoulder, and smashing the scuttle

I walked away for half hour, and started again!!

Over the last few days ive had off, I've removed the heads from my 3.0 which are very clean and in good order. I've ported out the inlets on the heads, fitted new stem seals, and re lapped all 24 valves.

Today I fitted the (new) oil cooler and pipes, breather box, heads, exhaust manifolds, camshafts, rear timing cover, cam pulleys, water pump, Cambelt kit, and outer cover. Thermostat, link pipe and B bolt also fitted...

That was enough for one day... I'm getting there

[JamesV6CDX]

The broken exhaust manifold down pipe stud delayed me a tad.

Pleased with the repair though

[Steve B]

The broken exhaust manifold down pipe stud delayed me a tad.

Pleased with the repair though

Is that my old one james 

[elvin315]

Am I wrong, or wouldn't this be a perfect candidate for a hot rodded V6?

Starting with your 3.2L V6 as the core long-block), swap the pair of 2.6 liter V6 heads onto it (using the 3.2L's head gaskets). To make the most of the increased compression, the 2.6 heads must be ported slighty to mimic the contours of the 3.2L/3.0L head's intake passages so to match their airflow specs. Then swap the 2.6L's intake and exhaust camshafts with 4 intake ("G") camshafts from the 3.2L and/or 3.0L engines (both motors use the same "G" intake camshafts). Those cams, plus the exhaust valves from either the 3.0L or 3.2L (sodium filled for better heat transfer), are the hot set-up (no pun intended......maybe?).

Next we use the 2.6's fuel delivery setup (injectors, fuel rails) but with the 3.7 Bar Fuel Pressure Regulator from the 3.2L. That combination makes for finer fuel atomization and an improved flame-front. The 3.2L's stock ECU and sensors will work fine with this hodgepodge engine and though it should be safe to use regular grade gas, I suggest mid to high grade gas. It will protect the pistons by preventing pre-detonation, and exploit the increased potential of the engine.

I got this info from members here but If I'm wrong I apologize.

[05omegav6]

2.6 fuel rail, inlet manifold and injectors are identical to 3.2 ones... upping fuel rail pressure sdimply makes the ecu cut injector times as it won't overfuel itself 

[elvin315]

My mistake. I thought the 2.6 fuel rails and injectors were same as the 3.0's which I'm told are better.

[JamesV6CDX]

I have offered 3.2 head gaskets up to 2.6 heads.....

With the gaskets on the dowels eg where they would be... The fire rings do not sit centrally at all

I wouldn't be comfortable with 2.6 heads on a 3.2...

[Kevin Wood]

Do you have a photo of this?

[JamesV6CDX]

Do you have a photo of this?

No but I have a 2.6 head and 3.2 gasket here, so I will take one and upload it

[Kevin Wood]

Do you have a photo of this?

No but I have a 2.6 head and 3.2 gasket here, so I will take one and upload it

That would be handy.

[EMD]

Agreed, when we did mine between us, I made the tea, passed the spanners, and did all the swearing while James did the work. Seemed a very satisfactory system.

I thought he liked lots of Coffee 

[JamesV6CDX]

Agreed, when we did mine between us, I made the tea, passed the spanners, and did all the swearing while James did the work. Seemed a very satisfactory system.

I thought he liked lots of Coffee 

Depends on how much sleep and / or beer I've had the night before!!

[JamesV6CDX]

Getting there!



You'll note the lack of AC compressor. The AC system is being fully overhauled, so that's only a temporary measure.

Since the above pic, I've refitted wiper motor, scuttles, wipers, the inlet and plenum and associated pipework is also all connected up... as is the engine loom

Outstanding jobs are, plus in the connectors under the car, fit the cats, (I have ground off the lips on the downpipes) and the propshaft, also the battery terminals and wires... and fill with fluids.

I will naturally cross check everything, but I THINK that's all that's needed before I Can turn the key...... watch this space over the next couple of days