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[Webby the Bear]

lol was thinking more of a ''non force fed'' way lol

[JamesV6CDX]

thanks james.

I kinda meant is there anything that can be done to it in its current 2.5 stock form...

or another way of putting it....

why does the 9.2 (or 9.5) second dash seem way off as I cant do better than 10.5 (ok its only a second but still) when ive done all the things I can to check the health of the engine as it stands.

or even another way....

how accurate (or plain wrong) are the parkers / reviewers 0-60 times?

These times are based on an ideal world scenario. No wind. No weight. Perfectly smooth and flat road surface. Optimal operation of all mechanicals.

In the real world this is never achieved especially when the car is pushing 15 years old

[Webby the Bear]

so 10.5 seconds for 0-60 in real world is nothing to be concerned about?

[ted_one]

Come on Webby,where's your sense of fun it should certainly wake your neighbours up...and of course you local fire station...enjoy

[Mr.OmegaMan]

I wen't through this phase with 0-60 times awhile ago, got over it now and accept the Omega for what it is 

...Even made a wee video LINK to look back on for when it finally blows up 

Granted this ones the 3.2 with 200k on it, But still shifts when it needs to though mind 

[Varche]

Three ways to improve accelaration

1. More power

2. less weight - throw out carpets seats , trim spare wheel, rear seats, trolley jack, bricks, boxes, carpets and seats.... Fit perspex windows, throw out heater, air con plus air con rad and alloy boot and bonnet (self made of course)

3. Change diff but then you will use a lot of fuel at max revs doing 70 mph.

No two option is cheap BUT makes your car feel utilitarian.

3.0 cams and the wait for it chip and keep it in good trim.

[Rods2]

thanks james.

I kinda meant is there anything that can be done to it in its current 2.5 stock form...

or another way of putting it....

why does the 9.2 (or 9.5) second dash seem way off as I cant do better than 10.5 (ok its only a second but still) when ive done all the things I can to check the health of the engine as it stands.

or even another way....

how accurate (or plain wrong) are the parkers / reviewers 0-60 times?

I think you will find some of the more enthusiastic testers have their tricks of the trade and will do things like rev the nuts off the car and then thump it into drive, after all it was going back to Vx in a few days in one piece or if it can't stand the abuse maybe few more.

[Webby the Bear]

Okay so
10.5 seconds for a bog stock 2.5 is normal then taking in to account this was done in real world? I also take the point about the age of the car but as compression is spot on and multi Rams working correctly then why are Kyle age be a factor? Ps not arguing just tryin to understand

[omega2018]

simplest thing none has mentioned is super unleaded petrol. more power less retarded spark and better fuel economy.

after that smaller diameter tyres (giving faster acceleration but slower top speed and your speedo willl be out.  and your insurance)

[Webby the Bear]

Thanks mob. I've tried it once. I'll give it another go 

[Webby the Bear]

Plus omega man. . . . 7.5 secs. How you getting that when the book says 8 seconds for the 3.2?

[Marks DTM Calib]

From my personal experience, I always found the book times to be conservative, a good running motor always beats them.

Remember on an auto the stall launch method.

[EMD]

Cheaper just to buy a 3.0 or 3.2 

[ted_one]

Got to agree....but you'll have to have a drive of either and you'll understand why you need one    My 3.0 MV6 is a different beast compared to my 3.2 MV6 and my 3.2 Elite with a remap BUT! all of them will get you down the road as quick as your brain will want to cope with......come to the next High Wycombe meet and try one and then buy one

[Field Marshal Dr. Opti]

just answered my own question looking at their site....no, the Bluefin isn't available on the omega 

It is, or was, but only for Flash Memory Map ECU's, ie DBW's only (excluding 2.5TD).

Forget BlueFin anyway, most people I know don't rate the Map improvements anyway.

I agree.

Bluefin in a turbocharged V6 made SFA difference to the performance of my car. In some performance parameters it was actually slower.

I doubt it would improve the 'get up and go' of a NA Omega.