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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Omega man 2 on 29 July 2008, 21:34:45

Title: V6 4 pot swap???
Post by: Omega man 2 on 29 July 2008, 21:34:45

Hi  , this might sound a bit daft, but can a 2.0 4 pot engine be swaped for a 2.5 v6 engine?
I have the complete v6 car so I have all parts I might need. The v6 is a 1998 and the other is 1999 (pre facelift) and both cars have manual gearboxes.
Also, apart form the bell housing, does the gearbox have to be removed?
Thanks.

Title: Re: V6 4 pot swap???
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 29 July 2008, 21:37:31

You'd need a new loom, ECU, and possibly suspension/brake upgrades to cope with extra power - it would be easier to sell up and get a V6 ;D

Title: Re: V6 4 pot swap???
Post by: Derek_in_Penzance on 29 July 2008, 21:44:10

I don't know my Omegas, but the Carlton 2.0 had lighter drivetrain/suspension/brakes/rear axle compared with the bigger engined versions. On the 2.6 12v, 3.0 12v and 3.0 24v  all of this was significantly heavier and beefier. Things like the gearbox, propshaft, differential, rear wheel bearings, brake calipers, springs, etc, were all different. The 2.0 Carlton feels a much lighter car to drive than the 3.0, which is because it is lighter!

I imagine that the Omega range would be much the same?

Title: Re: V6 4 pot swap???
Post by: HNO3GOH on 29 July 2008, 21:46:03

Buy a V6 much easier but if you want so spend loads of money and a few years in your garage then go for the swap :)

Title: Re: V6 4 pot swap???
Post by: Omega man 2 on 29 July 2008, 21:46:05

Well, I've had a good look at the suspension and brakes and they all appear to be the same.

Title: Re: V6 4 pot swap???
Post by: MutantCav on 29 July 2008, 22:10:59

Whats wrong with the v6 car? Why not just do that up and use it?