Hello all from Canada.
I just recieved and invitation from Hotel21 to share with you my project:
For those that do not know, for the 2001 model year Opel was planning to build a V8 version of the Omega powered by a detuned version of the LS1 found in the Corvette and a few other vehicles. But unfortunately in GM’s infinite wisdom, they cancelled the car at the very last minute for reasons that remain unknown. It was well past the concept stages and was so close to production that GM already have service manuals out for it and some brief data is still available on the car on GM Techline in Europe.
Anyways, a few of the pre-production prototype parts were saved and I got a hold of some of them and will begin converting my Catera to an LS1 with a T56 6-speed.
Here is a scan from the service manual showing most of these parts.
http://www.mediafire.com/?fbg4isemzzp
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Here is the plan LOL.
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The subframe appears to be identical to the V6 excluding the altered mount plates.
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Another subframe shot.
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Engine mount and engine adapter plate closeup.
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Engine mount has Mercedes logo and part number, and same as used on SLK, E-class and few other models.
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This one is identical but has a GM logo.
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Power steering fluid cooler. You can see this in the GM media pic posted above.
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Manufacturers label on driveshaft.
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Squished LHS primary to clear steering box.
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