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[bobsp5]

Hi all
Would it be possible to swop the standard 2.2 ecotec for the older better redtop engine has it been done before...cheers

[Stallion]

Im pretty sure its been done before, saw the pics on here too! Im sure someone with a better memory will come along shortly! 

[cem_devecioglu]

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1277071133/15

[Andy B]

Hi all
Would it be possible to swop the standard 2.2 ecotec for the older better redtop engine has it been done before...cheers

How's the older engine 'better'?

[serek]

Hi all
Would it be possible to swop the standard 2.2 ecotec for the older better redtop engine has it been done before...cheers

How's the older engine 'better'?

build for driving not for repairing

[bobsp5]

well i just think its a better its alot stronger engine because ive had nothing but trouble from the 2.2 ecotec,the cars only done 56k and ive just had to change the head because it was pumping oil out the side of number 3 cylinder down in the plug hole.the orange engine management light is always on god nose why,ive changed coil pack,cam sensor and a full service,,,,,,,,,so i am thinking of changing the engine for the ex2.0let turbo lump and i just wanted to no what i need to do and how much i have to change.....any help please

[2woody]

the "red-top" and the Ecotec are almost identical

[Marks DTM Calib]

Lol, the 2.2 and the redtop are no different......blcoks are pretty much identical and the heads have little difference.

The cambelt and water pump setup is all the but the same, the only variance is the later injection setup on the 2.2.

[bobsp5]

so would the redtop head fit on the 2.2 bottom end

[bobsp5]

redtop ports are bigger and a better shape

so would the redtop head fit on the 2.2 bottom end

[swirl]

lets get this straight are you talking about a redtop c20xe 2.0l16v 150ish bhp or are you talking about a let c20let 2.0l16vturbo 200bhp ish either way id just go and buy a 3.0/3.2l for 200 horses all the mucking around for big horse power just fit an ls1