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Title: 430bhp Omega anyone ?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 May 2017, 21:32:49
Looks quite nice I think. And probably a fair price for what it is ? Located in Norn Irn. Where else would it be located ?  ::) ;D
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vauxhall-omega-Saab-turbo-Drift-drag-track-car-roadcar-/152547529550?hash=item23848a934e:g:hioAAOSw0hlZF1mF
Title: Re: 430bhp Omega anyone ?
Post by: STEMO on 13 May 2017, 21:45:07
I wonder what Aviva would think of that one. "Vauxhall omega you say, sir. Any modifications from standard?"  :)
Title: Re: 430bhp Omega anyone ?
Post by: Varche on 13 May 2017, 21:49:39
And are the brakes  uprated too?

Just how would you manage to insure it on a serious note? Maybe it is easier and cheaper than I imagine.
Title: Re: 430bhp Omega anyone ?
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 13 May 2017, 22:19:53
I wonder what Aviva would think of that one. "Vauxhall omega you say, sir. Any modifications from standard?"  :)

"Not really, no. Its just a 4 cylinder Omega".  :D
Title: Re: 430bhp Omega anyone ?
Post by: Nick W on 13 May 2017, 22:30:44
And are the brakes  uprated too?

Just how would you manage to insure it on a serious note? Maybe it is easier and cheaper than I imagine.


there are several specialist insurers who would consider such a car to be mild!
Title: Re: 430bhp Omega anyone ?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 13 May 2017, 23:06:24
Bah... It's only got half an engine... ::)

Clearly the price reflects this ;D
Title: Re: 430bhp Omega anyone ?
Post by: Viral_Jim on 14 May 2017, 00:38:03
Interesting they chose a Saab engine to get the job done. Judging by some of the cars over on Uksaabs, 430bhp isn't overly close to the limit of that lump.
Title: Re: 430bhp Omega anyone ?
Post by: biggriffin on 14 May 2017, 12:24:30
A member in hoof'land is looking/has/in-progress doing the same,. :o
Title: Re: 430bhp Omega anyone ?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 May 2017, 12:34:34
Still only half a job ::)

As our American cousins say... There ain't no replacement for displacement  ;)
Title: Re: 430bhp Omega anyone ?
Post by: biggriffin on 14 May 2017, 19:24:29
Still only half a job ::)

As our American cousins say... There ain't no replacement for displacement  ;)


Yes, you are correct... but shoehorning an ls1 or ls2 isn't. Worth while, Saab turbo is straight swap and more common in euroland than ls1 v8. Also adding extra cooling for the saab is easier than ls1. Yes I know some have put v8 in, most have cooling troubles, which is 1 reason GM scuttled the v8 omega.
Title: Re: 430bhp Omega anyone ?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 May 2017, 19:41:31
Then they done it wrong... ::)

Fitting a four pot turbo is fine as a budget alternative, but it simply isn't in the same league ;)
Title: Re: 430bhp Omega anyone ?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 May 2017, 19:43:31
That's not to say that I don't like the idea of a four pot turbo sleeper, but having driven the alternative, I know which I would rather have on the drive ;)
Title: Re: 430bhp Omega anyone ?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 May 2017, 19:45:10
That's not to say that I don't like the idea of a four pot turbo sleeper, but having driven the alternative, I know which I would rather have on the drive ;)
Yep, me too, on both counts. :y
Title: Re: 430bhp Omega anyone ?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 May 2017, 19:45:52
That's not to say that I don't like the idea of a four pot turbo sleeper, but having driven the alternative, I know which I would rather have on the drive ;)
Yep, me too, on both counts. :y
Nice isn't it? 8)
Title: Re: 430bhp Omega anyone ?
Post by: Kevin Wood on 14 May 2017, 20:13:10
That's not to say that I don't like the idea of a four pot turbo sleeper, but having driven the alternative, I know which I would rather have on the drive ;)
Yep, me too, on both counts. :y
Nice isn't it? 8)
Certainly put a smile on my face. I think it was the soundtrack. Oh, and the effortless power, and the great manual box. Mostly the soundtrack. 8)
Title: Re: 430bhp Omega anyone ?
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 14 May 2017, 20:20:18
Don't forget the soundtrack... :D All things considered, it's a very well rounded package 8)