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5.0 v8 omega on ebay
« on: 23 June 2009, 19:05:26 »
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Re: 5.0 v8 omega on ebay
« Reply #1 on: 23 June 2009, 19:10:49 »
seen that earlier. Thats a lot of work still to do. I would love to know where he came across the engine though. Love the bonnet!
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Re: 5.0 v8 omega on ebay
« Reply #2 on: 23 June 2009, 19:33:46 »
I thought ::) ::) I'd get more excited but I don't like it
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« Reply #3 on: 23 June 2009, 19:41:33 »
Its a bit redneck  ;D
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Re: 5.0 v8 omega on ebay
« Reply #4 on: 23 June 2009, 20:30:10 »
mm, I hope it hasn't got an AR25 gearbox.

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Re: 5.0 v8 omega on ebay
« Reply #5 on: 23 June 2009, 20:54:48 »
350 bhp from a 5.0 V8? thats feking rubbish!!!
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« Reply #6 on: 23 June 2009, 21:05:19 »
I only get 275BHP from my VW W8 4.0, thats chite to.
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Re: 5.0 v8 omega on ebay
« Reply #7 on: 23 June 2009, 21:08:44 »
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350 bhp from a 5.0 V8? thats feking rubbish!!!

It's a chevy though, the most tuned and tuneable engine in the world  :y
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Re: 5.0 v8 omega on ebay
« Reply #8 on: 23 June 2009, 21:09:48 »
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I only get 275BHP from my VW W8 4.0, thats chite to.

Thats no better than my 2.2 power to litre wise
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Re: 5.0 v8 omega on ebay
« Reply #9 on: 23 June 2009, 21:50:44 »
Looks intersting. Good potential, for 500 id give it a go. Shame its in white, and that bonnet its awfull! :o

Has anyone ever thought about sticking and a BMW M3 3.2 straight 6 in? After all the 2.5 diesel goes in nicely ;D
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Re: 5.0 v8 omega on ebay
« Reply #10 on: 23 June 2009, 23:32:30 »
concerning. Seems more important to fit a cone filter and a fancy grill than sort out the electrics, which is where i would start, or get someone else to start more likely, if the electrics dont work no point even starting the project imho. That much work deserves a good example car and lump.
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Re: 5.0 v8 omega on ebay
« Reply #11 on: 24 June 2009, 09:01:48 »
this project needs
1. a full bank account
2. a good knowledge of electric+mechanic
3. and easy access to some kind of mod shops
to finish.. ;D

and imho omega is not a lightweight car..

so needs 500+  hp for good results..
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Re: 5.0 v8 omega on ebay
« Reply #12 on: 24 June 2009, 10:42:32 »
Looks a little half-heartedly done. Wouldnt mind a V8 omega though, thats my evetual goal with the MV6  :y
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Re: 5.0 v8 omega on ebay
« Reply #13 on: 24 June 2009, 14:23:29 »
Very deep pockets needed, terrible bonnet  :o :y
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Re: 5.0 v8 omega on ebay
« Reply #14 on: 24 June 2009, 16:55:59 »
Hmm.  :-/

Main reason for the horrid bonnet bulge seems to be the stupid cone filter (right behind the radiator) and the pointless "fake cam covers" that appear to be designed to make a single cam pushrod engine look like a DOHC per bank. ;D

He might have given it all a bit of a clean before fitting it too. That engine looks like it's spent a few years sitting in a field, and it's an odd choice. I'd be going for one of the LS series V8s for a bit more tuning potential.

In summary, he's completed all the easy parts of the project (not desperately tidily) and there's just the small matter of the exhausts and wiring to do. :D

Could take an Omega and an engine and get as far as he has in a decent weekend IMHO. Then again, for 500 notes you would probably have a fun project on your hands.

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