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Sir Gingerlot

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Which engine should I go for.
« on: 02 March 2007, 23:13:17 »
Wise people, I seek your advise.
I am updating my 1996 Omega estate 2L 8v. Its served well but I need something with a bit more power, which means any other engine. I am looking at a 2000 model in estate and manual form. The options available are 2.2 diesel, 2.2 petrol or 2.5 petrol. I would convert a petrol to LPG if I got one. I am keen on reliability as I don't have the time or money to spend keeping it on the road. I don't know what these engines are like so would much appreciate your views on the best buy.

Thanks

Ong.
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Re: Which engine should I go for.
« Reply #1 on: 02 March 2007, 23:26:26 »
My first facelift was a 2.0 auto, I found it severely under powered.  I'm told that there's very little difference between 2.0 and 2.2; although it's not as thirsty as the 2.5/2.6, I found myself pushing the revs to the limit in mid range which made it a false economy.  A manual gear stick wouldn't change this!

My view is you can't go much wrong with a 2.5/2.6 - if it's been looked after!

Loads of experts on here can advise you about servicing costs and labour times....

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Re: Which engine should I go for.
« Reply #2 on: 02 March 2007, 23:41:30 »
My first two Omegas were the the 2.0 CD and 2.0 CDX. I then changed to the 2.5 mini-facelift Elite. Now i`m with the facelift  2.0 CDX. If you can bear the fuel costs untill you do the LPG conversion go for the 2.5 (elite if you can) but try for service history or at least cam belt and tensioner replacement proof.
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Re: Which engine should I go for.
« Reply #3 on: 03 March 2007, 09:17:22 »
2.0 16V is OK but a little under powered, fine if you are prepared to thrash it, haven't driven a 2.2 or 2.5.

2.6 is pretty good, 3.0 is good
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Re: Which engine should I go for.
« Reply #4 on: 03 March 2007, 09:55:46 »
TBH, if your 8v is too sluggish, I think you'll find the 2.2 a bit sluggish as well. If you are going to LPG it, the v6 makes an excellent choice.  Personally, if I was going to LPG one, I would get a 3.0/3.2
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Re: Which engine should I go for.
« Reply #5 on: 03 March 2007, 22:56:29 »
I had a 2.0 16v for 2 years and chose the 2.2 that I've had for 4 years now.  Gear ratios are different and 2.2 is quicker around town and in manual form, quick enough everywhere else.  If you want a racer plump for the V6 - and tbh if you are converting to LPG I'd tale the biggest engine evertime  :y
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Re: Which engine should I go for.
« Reply #6 on: 03 March 2007, 23:25:34 »
2.2s average performance, however makes up for performance in reliability. Very reliable even if maintained poorly.

V6 obliviously better. 2.6 V6 Manual best option.

3.0/3.2 thirsty, best lpg.
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Re: Which engine should I go for.
« Reply #7 on: 04 March 2007, 14:51:36 »
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Wise people, I seek your advise.
I am updating my 1996 Omega estate 2L 8v. Its served well but I need something with a bit more power, which means any other engine. I am looking at a 2000 model in estate and manual form. The options available are 2.2 diesel, 2.2 petrol or 2.5 petrol. I would convert a petrol to LPG if I got one. I am keen on reliability as I don't have the time or money to spend keeping it on the road. I don't know what these engines are like so would much appreciate your views on the best buy.

Thanks

Ong.

I'm currently running a 2.2 facelift on single point LPG, can't really fault it, quick enough for me off the mark, and returning fuel ecconomy like a fiesta ! 200 miles aprox £20 !

only real advise I could offer (not had mine long) is to get the ECU and autobox software updated (or even a facelift model add crusie control) best bit of money I have spent on it yet !

the software updates makes a hell of a diffrence suprising really
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Re: Which engine should I go for.
« Reply #8 on: 04 March 2007, 15:05:43 »
I've had a 3.0L auto for 6 months now.  I would probably trade some power for a little economy with a 2.5/2.6 because even the 3.0 isn't that fast, but I am happy with the 3.0 and don't plan to trade.  I think the rest of the car is more important, but then I don't commute in it so a couple mpg isn't a big deal to me.  I do think that a 4cyl would drive me nuts in a car this heavy.
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Re: Which engine should I go for.
« Reply #9 on: 04 March 2007, 16:30:19 »
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Wise people, I seek your advise.
I am updating my 1996 Omega estate 2L 8v. Its served well but I need something with a bit more power, which means any other engine. I am looking at a 2000 model in estate and manual form. The options available are 2.2 diesel, 2.2 petrol or 2.5 petrol. I would convert a petrol to LPG if I got one. I am keen on reliability as I don't have the time or money to spend keeping it on the road. I don't know what these engines are like so would much appreciate your views on the best buy.

Thanks

Ong.

Got to have the Daddy 3.0, I get 25 mpg to and from work, a round trip to and from the Cambelt Party which was 256 miles and stuck at about 90 (120 without realising Oh! on an Airfield Officer) on the way back 28.7mpg ;D
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Re: Which engine should I go for.
« Reply #10 on: 04 March 2007, 23:39:13 »
Likewise, I wasn't interested in anything smaller than a manual 3.0, it's a big car so having a decent engine makes it both easier and more lively to drive. I don't expect the economy to be too much different (3.0 has slightly higher gearing so cruising in 5th on the motorway there's probably nothing in it). If you're LPGing it then I'd definitely go for the 3.0 if you can find a good one.
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Re: Which engine should I go for.
« Reply #11 on: 05 March 2007, 08:55:27 »
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Likewise, I wasn't interested in anything smaller than a manual 3.0, it's a big car so having a decent engine makes it both easier and more lively to drive. I don't expect the economy to be too much different (3.0 has slightly higher gearing so cruising in 5th on the motorway there's probably nothing in it). If you're LPGing it then I'd definitely go for the 3.0 if you can find a good one.
There is a noticable difference economy wise between 2.5 and 3.0....
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Re: Which engine should I go for.
« Reply #12 on: 05 March 2007, 09:12:24 »
yes there is....60-80miles per tank.....
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Re: Which engine should I go for.
« Reply #13 on: 05 March 2007, 09:54:07 »
Without question the best choice is a 2.5/2.6 in manual form.

Manual box really makes a big difference. With an lpg conversion it should be excellent. :)
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Re: Which engine should I go for.
« Reply #14 on: 05 March 2007, 10:03:00 »
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Without question the best choice is a 2.5/2.6 in manual form.

Manual box really makes a big difference. With an lpg conversion it should be excellent. :)
See, I would disagree. If leaving as petrol, then I agree. But with LPG, I would rather have the extra power....
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