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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: tunnie on 31 July 2009, 10:51:11
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When my 2.2 HG goes, and it will sooner or later. Fitting a 3.2 instead ::)
Is it just leccy loom and exhaust that would need to be changed? Its already setup for electronic throttle body, so no need to fit cables through.
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ABS / TC missing on your car for a 3.2
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Does it have a beefier gearbox as well...r25 v r28?
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Would it not be as easy just to buy a 3.2 instead? :-/ :-/
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I was also thinking of swaping a v6 into my 4 pot. Changing an engine, I thought, was actually quite easy. It just looks alot worse :D
There's a good chance of me getting the engine+gearbox and all "bits" from a 2.5 in the next few months/1 year.
I'd imagine its just a case of loom/heatshields and gearbox.
Not sure about the diff though.
I've had the two cars next to each other and all the stuff is on the four pot for a v6 like the brackets for the exhaust and studs for the heatshields etc.
It shouldn't be much more difficult than just swapping an engine.
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Would it not be as easy just to buy a 3.2 instead? :-/ :-/
Yes it would be cheaper, easier, less hassle and have more sanity. But like I always say , where's the fun in that :D
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Does it have a beefier gearbox as well...r25 v r28?
I would need the gearbox too, have to get the engine and box from an x-plod car....
TC? Who needs that? ;D
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Would it not be as easy just to buy a 3.2 instead? :-/ :-/
Yes it would be cheaper, easier, less hassle and have more sanity. But like I always say , where's the fun in that :D
;D but then you're young and limber, Brick - many of us older guys just aren't up to it ::) ::) I speak purely for myself of course ;D ;D
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Does it have a beefier gearbox as well...r25 v r28?
I would need the gearbox too, have to get the engine and box from an x-plod car....
TC? Who needs that? ;D
that may be 'adjustable' on your existing abs ;)
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Does it have a beefier gearbox as well...r25 v r28?
I would need the gearbox too, have to get the engine and box from an x-plod car....
TC? Who needs that? ;D
that may be 'adjustable' on your existing abs ;)
Nah, different setup....the 4 pots have an 8 coil controller, the V6's have a 12 coil controller.
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not only engine and g.box tho,
what about suspension, brakes diff, propshaft etc etc a lot of work although easy done if you have the bits!! trouble is the four pots do not have the mountings on the body for the twin horse pipes plus the engine moutings are in a different place etc etc :y
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.. and it will always be a "modified" car and thus a pain to insure, etc. Not worth modifying a car if it's available in the spec you're aiming for.
Kevin
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.. and it will always be a "modified" car and thus a pain to insure, etc. Not worth modifying a car if it's available in the spec you're aiming for.
Kevin
I guess that will apply to my "manual MV6" :-[
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.. and it will always be a "modified" car and thus a pain to insure, etc. Not worth modifying a car if it's available in the spec you're aiming for.
Kevin
I guess that will apply to my "manual MV6" :-[
Well, yes and no. At least you aren't radically changing its' performance.
Kevin
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.. and it will always be a "modified" car and thus a pain to insure, etc. Not worth modifying a car if it's available in the spec you're aiming for.
Kevin
I guess that will apply to my "manual MV6" :-[
Well, yes and no. At least you aren't radically changing its' performance.
Kevin
True.
1 - change it to a manual with DVLA, and hopefully the insurance databases will pick it up as a manual, without further questions asked :)
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.. and it will always be a "modified" car and thus a pain to insure, etc. Not worth modifying a car if it's available in the spec you're aiming for.
Kevin
I guess that will apply to my "manual MV6" :-[
Well, yes and no. At least you aren't radically changing its' performance.
Kevin
True.
1 - change it to a manual with DVLA, and hopefully the insurance databases will pick it up as a manual, without further questions asked :)
:y
And, if they reckon it's an auto "oh, no, definately a manual, says so on the V5, has 3 pedals, can play the star spangled banner on it, etc..." ;)
Kevin
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not only engine and g.box tho,
what about suspension, brakes diff, propshaft etc etc a lot of work although easy done if you have the bits!! trouble is the four pots do not have the mountings on the body for the twin horse pipes plus the engine moutings are in a different place etc etc :y
Brakes, will be the same, assuming manual diff ratios stay same.
'modified' car insurance would be pain, might as well get an x-plodder and keep it that way.
Too much work really, just a thought. The 2.2 is running really well at the moment.
Looking out on the market at possible future replacements, the only cars i like are 4-6k and are about the same age as what i have now! :o
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not only engine and g.box tho,
what about suspension, brakes diff, propshaft etc etc a lot of work although easy done if you have the bits!! trouble is the four pots do not have the mountings on the body for the twin horse pipes plus the engine moutings are in a different place etc etc :y
Brakes, will be the same, assuming manual diff ratios stay same.
'modified' car insurance would be pain, might as well get an x-plodder and keep it that way.
Too much work really, just a thought. The 2.2 is running really well at the moment.
Looking out on the market at possible future replacements, the only cars i like are 4-6k and are about the same age as what i have now! :o
Jag XJ's or E39 beemers ;D :y :y
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not only engine and g.box tho,
what about suspension, brakes diff, propshaft etc etc a lot of work although easy done if you have the bits!! trouble is the four pots do not have the mountings on the body for the twin horse pipes plus the engine moutings are in a different place etc etc :y
Brakes, will be the same, assuming manual diff ratios stay same.
'modified' car insurance would be pain, might as well get an x-plodder and keep it that way.
Too much work really, just a thought. The 2.2 is running really well at the moment.
Looking out on the market at possible future replacements, the only cars i like are 4-6k and are about the same age as what i have now! :o
Jag XJ's or E39 beemers ;D :y :y
Basically yup! I don't really like anything else!
What other big RWD cars are out there? :-/ (not going for stupid money like Audi A8's)
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not only engine and g.box tho,
what about suspension, brakes diff, propshaft etc etc a lot of work although easy done if you have the bits!! trouble is the four pots do not have the mountings on the body for the twin horse pipes plus the engine moutings are in a different place etc etc :y
Brakes, will be the same, assuming manual diff ratios stay same.
'modified' car insurance would be pain, might as well get an x-plodder and keep it that way.
Too much work really, just a thought. The 2.2 is running really well at the moment.
Looking out on the market at possible future replacements, the only cars i like are 4-6k and are about the same age as what i have now! :o
Jag XJ's or E39 beemers ;D :y :y
Basically yup! I don't really like anything else!
What other big RWD cars are out there? :-/ (not going for stupid money like Audi A8's)
A8 is 4WD
Basically for RWD excluding sports cars for post Omega time period.
BMWs
Mercs
Jags -XType
Large Toyotas
VXR8
Not much really :(
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I'd love one of these :y
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-W-Reg-Lexus-LS-400-REDUCED_W0QQitemZ280362333685QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAutomobiles_UK?hash=item4146e5b5f5&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
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thats is far to expensive for that car
my local dealer has a 53plate is200 fully loaded for 5250 and its been there 3 months now not a sniff
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thats is far to expensive for that car
my local dealer has a 53plate is200 fully loaded for 5250 and its been there 3 months now not a sniff
Too expensive for a Camry
And it is only a 2.0