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blackviper90210

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Underpowered me thinks!!
« on: 25 May 2011, 09:33:58 »
Found this and think there might be a slight lack of power issue  ;)

http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/dyno-boost-performance-chip-vauxhall-omega-1-8l-17688732.htm

In which case it def would need a performance boost, lol
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Re: Underpowered me thinks!!
« Reply #1 on: 25 May 2011, 09:37:34 »
..........presumably this is referring to an Omega A - otherwise known on these shores as the Carlton, which were indeed made with a 1.8 engine.......................... :question :question
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« Reply #2 on: 25 May 2011, 09:55:35 »
Ahhhh, the Carlton. I forgot about that one, that would make sense! :y
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Re: Underpowered me thinks!!
« Reply #3 on: 25 May 2011, 10:07:53 »
Either way, it's a crock o' shite, IMHO.

An engine is not a bonfire. More fuel doesn't mean more power. ::)

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« Reply #4 on: 25 May 2011, 11:01:09 »
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Ahhhh, the Carlton. I forgot about that one, that would make sense! :y

Crap engine the 1.8 was horrid.

200cc never made so much difference. :y :y
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« Reply #5 on: 25 May 2011, 11:59:41 »
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Either way, it's a crock o' shite, IMHO.

An engine is not a bonfire. More fuel doesn't mean more power. ::)

Kevin

Absolutely, but they want people to think that it does - it's bound to be true, being glamourous and American................................................................................................... ::) ::)
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