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[MikeyBikey]

The only difference between the 3.0 and 3.2 that is significant for retro fitting is the engine management, its much easier to keep the ECU setup from a 3.0 than it is a 3.2.

I have said many times that the optimum setup using off the shelf bits is a 3.2 bottom end and exhaust manifolds ported 2.5/2.6 heads, 3.2 inlet setup and 3.0 engine management 

What’s so special about the 2.5 2.6 heads

[Kevin Wood]

The only difference between the 3.0 and 3.2 that is significant for retro fitting is the engine management, its much easier to keep the ECU setup from a 3.0 than it is a 3.2.

I have said many times that the optimum setup using off the shelf bits is a 3.2 bottom end and exhaust manifolds ported 2.5/2.6 heads, 3.2 inlet setup and 3.0 engine management 

What’s so special about the 2.5 2.6 heads

Smaller combustion chambers which will raise the compression ratio.

Still wondering how it over-revved when the ECU includes a rev limiter.

[Doctor Gollum]

Finding first instead of fifth from fourth above motorway speeds will do it

Apparently the engine is the weak link in the drivetrain...

[456lbft]

The only difference between the 3.0 and 3.2 that is significant for retro fitting is the engine management, its much easier to keep the ECU setup from a 3.0 than it is a 3.2.

I have said many times that the optimum setup using off the shelf bits is a 3.2 bottom end and exhaust manifolds ported 2.5/2.6 heads, 3.2 inlet setup and 3.0 engine management 

What can be done with 3.0 engine management that can't be done with 3.2? I didn't think either were easily re-mappable these days? 

[Doctor Gollum]

2.5/3.0 can be readily chipped, 3.2 less so.

[Migv6 le Frog Fan]

Although I believe the 3.2 is remapable.

[Doctor Gollum]

Although I believe the 3.2 is remapable.

Zirk is the person to ask for this, but the results can be mixed iirc

Certainly, MSD and Irmscher both did off the shelf chips for the 2.5/3.0.

[Andy B]

Finding first instead of fifth from fourth above motorway speeds will do it

...

I did that is a hired Sierra many many moons ago ..... but I was looking for 3rd 

[Doctor Gollum]

One of my plod Omegas had a full service history, including defect reports and job cards

Defect: Mid pursuit on A34, mis selected 1st from 4th under hard acceleration. Loud bang and loss of drive. Lots of smoke. Won't restart.

Jobcard confirmed total engine destruction, new engine and clutch fitted (with paperwork), roadtested and returned to service.

[Andy B]

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Defect: Mid pursuit on A34, mis selected 1st from 4th under hard acceleration. Loud bang and loss of drive. Lots of smoke. Won't restart.

 .....

so much for being a 'professional' driver ..... 

[Doctor Gollum]

The manual Omega will take alot of abuse, but try rushing a gear change at your peril. 

Should be: Clutch down. Move lever. Clutch up.

But if you try: Clutchmovedownclutchleverup. It comes out of gear but hits a wall. Forceful wiggling will eventually get it somewhere, but unless you put the clutch back down, it probably won't end well

[456lbft]

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Defect: Mid pursuit on A34, mis selected 1st from 4th under hard acceleration. Loud bang and loss of drive. Lots of smoke. Won't restart.

 .....

so much for being a 'professional' driver ..... 

Probably just wanted a new engine...

[Doctor Gollum]

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Defect: Mid pursuit on A34, mis selected 1st from 4th under hard acceleration. Loud bang and loss of drive. Lots of smoke. Won't restart.

 .....

so much for being a 'professional' driver ..... 

Probably just wanted a new engine...

It got one.

[456lbft]

Mission accomplished then

[MikeyBikey]

Hi All. The y32se conversion is epic. I sprint and drag race very effectively. How do I get pictures added? Here. Do I need to host elsewhere and just post links ?