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Engine swap
« on: 11 May 2025, 22:27:30 »
Hello, just looking for some advice. I’ve got a 2002 2.6 auto Omega, considering a manual swap but also wanted to pick some brains, has anyone swapped out the engine and gear box with one from another car, any help will be much appreciated!
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Re: Engine swap
« Reply #1 on: 11 May 2025, 22:38:18 »
Ive taken several out but havent put one back in.
Pretty time consuming but its just nuts, bolts, wiring plugs and coolant hoses really.
A decent engine hoist is a must.
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Re: Engine swap
« Reply #2 on: 12 May 2025, 05:33:20 »
3.2 will bolt straight in where the 2.6 was. Manual swap.a bit more involved but I do believe there's a guide on here. Harder to find the parts now mind you.

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Re: Engine swap
« Reply #3 on: 12 May 2025, 08:51:02 »
Swapped the long, heavy TD engine before



I was younger back then.  Was that saga really 17 years ago :o :o
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Re: Engine swap
« Reply #4 on: 12 May 2025, 08:55:35 »
there are other options on the badge enginneered versions such as the cadillac and holdens plus the monaro . delending on how far you want go go regarding modifications and how or where the basic shell differs ?
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Re: Engine swap
« Reply #5 on: 12 May 2025, 08:56:31 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 May 2025, 08:51:02
Swapped the long, heavy TD engine before
Actually, I "enjoyed" it that much, I seem to recall I did it twice. Or was it thrice.
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Re: Engine swap
« Reply #6 on: 13 May 2025, 06:40:06 »
Quote from: cam.in.head on 12 May 2025, 08:55:35
there are other options on the badge enginneered versions such as the cadillac and holdens plus the monaro . delending on how far you want go go regarding modifications and how or where the basic shell differs ?
The Holden Monaro etc aren't derived from the Omega B.

That said, the LS engine family will go in with some effort and creativity.
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Re: Engine swap
« Reply #7 on: 14 May 2025, 07:27:45 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 12 May 2025, 08:51:02
Swapped the long, heavy TD engine before



I was younger back then.  Was that saga really 17 years ago :o :o

<shudder> There's something wrong with that picture. It's not raining and I can't see any re-purposed bits of garage door in play. ;D
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Re: Engine swap
« Reply #8 on: 14 May 2025, 11:56:26 »
It was definitely easier in the dry, and not being constantly distracted by Omegatoy destroying my door mechanism....

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Re: Engine swap
« Reply #9 on: 16 May 2025, 07:08:37 »
Quote from: TheBoy on 14 May 2025, 11:56:26
It was definitely easier in the dry, and not being constantly distracted by Omegatoy destroying my door mechanism....

;D

I don't know. LFF64 did an admirable job soaking up the rain for us. ;D
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Re: Engine swap
« Reply #10 on: 16 May 2025, 14:03:49 »
Quote from: GastronomicKleptomaniac on 12 May 2025, 05:33:20
3.2 will bolt straight in where the 2.6 was. Manual swap.a bit more involved but I do believe there's a guide on here. Harder to find the parts now mind you.
Hi, guys
i have a 2.6 manual, and i thinking about an engine swap to a 3.2 litre. the gearbox can take that power?
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Re: Engine swap
« Reply #11 on: 16 May 2025, 14:29:46 »
If it's manual then yes. If it's auto, budget for an AR35.
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