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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: 4x4 on 02 December 2014, 23:45:34

Title: Frontera engine upgrade
Post by: 4x4 on 02 December 2014, 23:45:34
after doing head,im thinking about fitting a new engine,current is 2.2 same as omega,cambelt driven,want to keep the inlet manifold due to lpg,so what are my options
1- fit newer 2.2
2- get a 2.0 and upgrade with cams maybe looking at turbo conversion,but intercooler will have to be mounted on top of engine as need front for winch.
3- fit the 3.2 engine from frontera range
Any ideas welcome on what engine and mods
Replacement engine can be modified before fitting as have a place i can store it and work on it as and when i want to.
Title: Re: Frontera engine upgrade
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 03 December 2014, 08:09:06
Later 2.2 is a TOTALLY different engine.

The 2.0 cam upgrade should also work on the 2.2
Title: Re: Frontera engine upgrade
Post by: Webby the Bear on 03 December 2014, 11:05:53
defo fit 3.2 :):):)
Title: Re: Frontera engine upgrade
Post by: 05omegav6 on 03 December 2014, 11:29:31
LS1 with a transfer case... :y

If you're to do summat, don't piss about ::)
Title: Re: Frontera engine upgrade
Post by: henryd on 03 December 2014, 12:09:39
defo fit 3.2 :):):)


It'll take some graft though to get that 3.2 Isuzu lump to talk to the rest of it ::)
Title: Re: Frontera engine upgrade
Post by: The Sheriff on 03 December 2014, 12:45:56
Why? The car is fine as it is. Time and money wasted.
Title: Re: Frontera engine upgrade
Post by: 4x4 on 03 December 2014, 13:06:50
defo fit 3.2 :):):)


It'll take some graft though to get that 3.2 Isuzu lump to talk to the rest of it ::)
Not really,just change engine loom,gearbox is same bellhousing throught the frontera.


How much more cc can you get out of a 2.2,full rebore pistons etc?
Title: Re: Frontera engine upgrade
Post by: The Sheriff on 03 December 2014, 13:07:49
defo fit 3.2 :):):)


It'll take some graft though to get that 3.2 Isuzu lump to talk to the rest of it ::)
Not really,just change engine loom,gearbox is same bellhousing throught the frontera.


How much more cc can you get out of a 2.2,full rebore pistons etc?
Enough to compromise the other bits of the car  ;D
Title: Re: Frontera engine upgrade
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 December 2014, 14:14:29
Easier to buy this.  :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-FRONTERA-3-2-LPG-V-6-/171563536249?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27f1fbcf79
Title: Re: Frontera engine upgrade
Post by: omega3000 on 03 December 2014, 14:21:18
Easier to buy this.  :y

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-FRONTERA-3-2-LPG-V-6-/171563536249?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item27f1fbcf79

Mmmm auto as well  :) :)
Title: Re: Frontera engine upgrade
Post by: 4x4 on 03 December 2014, 20:52:29
Back on topic,would it be better to find a sri 2.0 engine which will have bit more power ???
Title: Re: Frontera engine upgrade
Post by: tigers_gonads on 03 December 2014, 21:21:23
Didn't Vauxhall bolt a turbo to the desmond engine  :-\

If not, drop a 2ltr LET in there but remember the rest of the car needs to handle the extra torque  ;)
Title: Re: Frontera engine upgrade
Post by: VXL V6 on 03 December 2014, 21:34:23
If your thinking turbo conversion, then what about one of the SAAB units?
Title: Re: Frontera engine upgrade
Post by: omegod on 03 December 2014, 21:38:34
If your thinking turbo conversion, then what about one of the SAAB units?

I'll sell you my recently rebuilt 230 bhp 2.3 saab engine with full fat turbo, will have the rest of the car attached too ;)
Title: Re: Frontera engine upgrade
Post by: 4x4 on 03 December 2014, 22:10:54
Adding a turbo was going to be an option,but wouldnt be good for off roading tho .
Title: Re: Frontera engine upgrade
Post by: Van Helsing on 03 December 2014, 22:17:22
Adding a turbo was going to be an option,but wouldnt be good for off roading tho .

I was thinking that too, you need torque at really low revs, best off road would be a diesel or an older low compression petrol Land Rover Series........ :y :y
Title: Re: Frontera engine upgrade
Post by: 4x4 on 04 December 2014, 19:22:58
Ok,what about vectra b x20xe engine,from an sri,will everything bolt back on from the 2.2 and change sumps over along with pick up pipe and same holes for engine mounts ??