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[omega3000]

Actually that reminds me. The twist on the engine as the throttle is blipped. Not an issues on a left hooker.

But on the correct side of the car, that will twist straight into the path of the steering box. It would have to have a rack IMO, for the project to work on a uk car.

Let us know how you get on with it chris  I see what you mean though 

[feeutfo]

Actually that reminds me. The twist on the engine as the throttle is blipped. Not an issues on a left hooker.

But on the correct side of the car, that will twist straight into the path of the steering box. It would have to have a rack IMO, for the project to work on a uk car.

Let us know how you get on with it chris  I see what you mean though 

The pics of the launch car at the Munich show the engine off centre too, away from the steering box.

[P6UL K]

Is the GTO engine an easier fitment than say a BMW V8?

[feeutfo]

Is the GTO engine an easier fitment than say a BMW V8?

Same LS range. And the BMW v8 is a wider v angle, double over head cam and very difficult to find a manual box for, I'm told?

Is the gto an American monaro, btw? Looks very similar.
If so how do they get gto callipers to fit a a catera?

[2woody]

same vee angle, but the BMW engine is no smaller.

GTO is indeed a US-spec Monaro. The brakes are actually worse than Omega B ones - believe me, I have one with these brakes. Its probably the only car I've ever driven with worse brakes than Omega B

[Broomies Mate]

The small (3.5) V8 in my e39






Nowhere near the power of the LS3 GM V8, but roughly the same size.

I believe the engine bay of the e39 to be larger in length than the Omega, but the Omega 'bay has much more height and slightly more width IIRC.

[P6UL K]

The small (3.5) V8 in my e39

Do you know if theres any difference in actual sized between the 3.5 and say the 4.0 or 4.4?

[Broomies Mate]

The small (3.5) V8 in my e39

Do you know if theres any difference in actual sized between the 3.5 and say the 4.0 or 4.4?

3.5 and 4.4 are identical externally.

[P6UL K]

The small (3.5) V8 in my e39

Do you know if theres any difference in actual sized between the 3.5 and say the 4.0 or 4.4?

3.5 and 4.4 are identical externally.

And the 4.0?

[Broomies Mate]

And the 4.0?

Not sure.  It wasn't fitted to the e39, so not an area I am familiar with.

[P6UL K]

And the 4.0?

Not sure.  It wasn't fitted to the e39, so not an area I am familiar with.

Got'cha, just clarified with my mate 

[Broomies Mate]

And the 4.0?

Not sure.  It wasn't fitted to the e39, so not an area I am familiar with.

Got'cha, just clarified with my mate 

You didn't believe me? 

 

[P6UL K]

Ha ha! Nah, i didn't understand why the 4.0 wasn't in the e39 range 

[Broomies Mate]

Ha ha! Nah, i didn't understand why the 4.0 wasn't in the e39 range 

That's BMW for you - Put 540i on the arse end, and it's a 4.4 engine under the bonnet.

[feeutfo]

Dohc heads are way too big.
This is an LS v8 pic taken from the gear box end obviously.

Push rod actuated cams may be a little agricultural, but they do make for a very compact cylinder head.(runs off a single cam in the v)
Heads being fine for width in the omega engine bay. Main issue is the manifolds exiting, and the widest part being the spark plug leads/caps.

Afaict its an extremely compact, light, powerful, and reliable engine. Comparatively speaking.

No leaking sumps or cam cover gaskets. Coil pacs last longer. Longer service intervals. Only issue is getting it all in. And self control on the loud pedal once it is

It looked like they may have trouble shutting the bonnet on the first video. A minor issue.