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[Kevin Wood]

Unless you reduce the compression ratio you'll run into problems with either a turbo or a supercharger with more than a couple of PSI so it probably doesn't make a massive difference in performance (depends who set it all up, too, and if he knows his stuff). Not sure I saw a chargecooler / intercooler in that setup either, and hot induction air will undo a lot of the benefits.

Kevin

[omegalord]

Yeah, i didnt see one either. Could be low down by the rad though.

Its a shame the v6 isnt  a tuneable engine. Then again there are a few alternatives for not silly money...

New Vectra vxr (2.8 v6 tt)
Z20let (too low on torque low down though)


Matt

[omegalord]

Right...

Going to tackle the engine out on monday.

As i need a new cambelt kit, HBV valve needs doing, and manifold gaskets are blowing slightly , more so on passenger side.

So..... TB , do i just keep ther gearbox attatched and disconnect the prop from the box?

Matt

[Kevin Wood]

Ah-Ha! Watch this space  8-)

Kevin

[omegalord]

lol , yeah watch it , as no doubt will be bombarded with q's

First one : To take the engine out with the gearbox how do i disconnect the prop?

Matt

[cem_devecioglu]

Yeah, i didnt see one either. Could be low down by the rad though.

Its a shame the v6 isnt  a tuneable engine. Then again there are a few alternatives for not silly money...

New Vectra vxr (2.8 v6 tt)
Z20let (too low on torque low down though)


Matt

V6 is tuneable but for that cost you can buy better cars..

vxr 2.8 v6 is really a good car..Nearly same level with Impreza sti's.. Maintenance will be lower than japanese cars also..

[TheBoy]

I've down if with gearbox attached and gearbox left in. Taking gearbox out with engine was far easier.  Mine was an auto, so with a manual, you'll have to remove gearstick.

[Paul M]

I'd be inclined to find a late retail 3.2 MV6 and fit a manual gearbox with new clutch kit. The engine will give you little trouble for many miles (change the crank sensor, timing belt kit and cam gaskets for piece of mind if you want), the clutch will last 150k+ and the gearbox will probably out-last the car. Plus all the suspension and other components will be in pretty good nick, maybe fit new (uprated) dampers if you're really fussy. I'd then look into fitting stuff like cruise and sports leather, and you'll have a cracking, and rare, car -- much better end result than simply lashing out £1600 + fitting effort on a new engine for an older model.