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[aaronjb]

RB26DETT - 2.6L inline 6, twin turbo.  Expect a good used one to set you back several times the cost of an Omega. But 400hp would be a fairly mild tune..

[Doctor Gollum]

Or import a Pontiac G8GT, fit VXR8 brakes and lights and claim to have the onky lefthand drive VXR8 in existence

[anV6]

I suppose, in a nutshell, you want an Omega 'MV5'/'M5V6' or an AMGega, or an 'RSMV6' then. I suppose that's Eibach springs, Bilstein B6s, and the poly route mentioned already, whatever nice interior bits you like, be it leather Recaros etc. plus Irmscher/Steinmetz bodykits if you wanted. There's been plenty on here done one, or all of these, to good results.

As for the engine, well, one bloke put an engine from a Nissan Skyline, or something, a bit ago, for 400bhp, or something insane, and the chassis handled it, by all accounts. I don't really 'care' about Jap cars, but someone will be able to remember what car it was from/a link to the thread. Very interesting it was too, he did some very nice brake upgrades also. 

I guess you are right with your 'MV5'/'M5V6' or an AMGega analogies. In a nutshell this is what I want. But RS, nope, thank you. 

But there is already a 'MV5'/'M5V6' or an AMGega. It's called a Steinmetz Omega. Problem is finding a real one which is not just a normal Omega with a body kit.

As for the engine, I am with you. Not a fan of Japanese cars, so would prefer to keep the engine Opel. If not possible then at least European.

Problem is spending too much on an engine transplant is probably not wise. And if I would, it would have to be for a really substantial gain like 400bhp. Doing an engine swap to get 250-280bhp is not worth it if I can get 230bhp out of the V6 with a remap and some small mods.

And thanks a lot for the "recipe" for a 'MV5'/'M5V6' or an AMGega! Very much appreciated. 

So with Eibach springs, Bilstein B6s, and the poly bushings, it would not become too stiff? And how much lower than the MV6 are the Eibach springs? I would rather not have it too low. Cops around here are very annoying about that.

[anV6]

Or import a Pontiac G8GT, fit VXR8 brakes and lights and claim to have the onky lefthand drive VXR8 in existence

I don't like the look of the Holdens. I don't know. I think they are too...Americanized, for lack of a better term. The Falcons for example do not give me that same vibe. It's not that I have anything against American cars. To the contrary actually. But if I want a U.S. car I just buy a U.S. car.

I like the way the Omega looks way more than any of the Holden counterparts, including the VXR8. And for the price of importing a G8 I could tune a MV6 to beat a M5. 

[Diamond Black Geezer]

I think in terms of lowering this is answered in another thread nearby, but you can, of course, go as low as you 'want' but the rear is a 30mm limit, really, as the back end is low already. MV6 is 15mm lower than standard.

B4 is OEM replacement

B6 is a bit stiffer

B8 is touring car, super-stiff track-day stuff

 

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=137647.0;topicseen

EDIT: [most recent] thread here... there've been hundreds over the years! 

[anV6]

I think in terms of lowering this is answered in another thread nearby, but you can, of course, go as low as you 'want' but the rear is a 30mm limit, really, as the back end is low already. MV6 is 15mm lower than standard.

B4 is OEM replacement

B6 is a bit stiffer

B8 is touring car, super-stiff track-day stuff

 

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=137647.0;topicseen

EDIT: [most recent] thread here... there've been hundreds over the years! 

Thanks for pointing me to that thread. I will take part.

According to it the Eibach springs are 30mm lower than stock. Sounds a bit much, but I will have to see if I find pictures of Omegas with 30mm lower suspension. If it looks like it has been custom lowered cops here will find a problem with it.

15mm for the MV6 sounds mild enough and since it's factory set they can't complain about it.

And I guess B6 would be what I'm looking for then. 

[Doctor Gollum]

Or import a Pontiac G8GT, fit VXR8 brakes and lights and claim to have the onky lefthand drive VXR8 in existence

I don't like the look of the Holdens. I don't know. I think they are too...Americanized, for lack of a better term. The Falcons for example do not give me that same vibe. It's not that I have anything against American cars. To the contrary actually. But if I want a U.S. car I just buy a U.S. car.

I like the way the Omega looks way more than any of the Holden counterparts, including the VXR8. And for the price of importing a G8 I could buy an M5. 

Fixed.

[anV6]

Or import a Pontiac G8GT, fit VXR8 brakes and lights and claim to have the onky lefthand drive VXR8 in existence

I don't like the look of the Holdens. I don't know. I think they are too...Americanized, for lack of a better term. The Falcons for example do not give me that same vibe. It's not that I have anything against American cars. To the contrary actually. But if I want a U.S. car I just buy a U.S. car.

I like the way the Omega looks way more than any of the Holden counterparts, including the VXR8. And for the price of importing a G8 I could buy an M5. 

Fixed.

LOL! 

Well, that too. But like I've been saying I'm not a fan of BMWs. So I would rather upgrade the Omega to as close as possible and keep the change. 

[Doctor Gollum]

Or import a Pontiac G8GT, fit VXR8 brakes and lights and claim to have the onky lefthand drive VXR8 in existence

I don't like the look of the Holdens. I don't know. I think they are too...Americanized, for lack of a better term. The Falcons for example do not give me that same vibe. It's not that I have anything against American cars. To the contrary actually. But if I want a U.S. car I just buy a U.S. car.

I like the way the Omega looks way more than any of the Holden counterparts, including the VXR8. And for the price of importing a G8 I could buy an M5. 

Fixed.

LOL! 

Well, that too. But like I've been saying I'm not a fan of BMWs. So I would rather upgrade the Omega to as close as possible and keep the change. 

Not very close then... you'll end up at 530i M Sport levels. If you're lucky

[anV6]

Or import a Pontiac G8GT, fit VXR8 brakes and lights and claim to have the onky lefthand drive VXR8 in existence

I don't like the look of the Holdens. I don't know. I think they are too...Americanized, for lack of a better term. The Falcons for example do not give me that same vibe. It's not that I have anything against American cars. To the contrary actually. But if I want a U.S. car I just buy a U.S. car.

I like the way the Omega looks way more than any of the Holden counterparts, including the VXR8. And for the price of importing a G8 I could buy an M5. 

Fixed.

LOL! 

Well, that too. But like I've been saying I'm not a fan of BMWs. So I would rather upgrade the Omega to as close as possible and keep the change. 

Not very close then... you'll end up at 530i M Sport levels. If you're lucky

Good enough to me. 

Although I'm sure speed alone you could do with £10K. That easily covers an Omega plus a powerful engine swap that could make it as fast as the M5 

[Doctor Gollum]

Or an M5

[anV6]

Or an M5

But there hasn't been a good looking 5 series since the E34 and even that I'm not the biggest fan of. Besides it's a bit too old and hardly better than a Omega B.

[Doctor Gollum]

Or an M5

But there hasn't been a good looking 5 series since the E34 and even that I'm not the biggest fan of. Besides it's a bit too old and hardly better than a Omega B.

Have you driven one/any 5 Series?

[anV6]

Or an M5

But there hasn't been a good looking 5 series since the E34 and even that I'm not the biggest fan of. Besides it's a bit too old and hardly better than a Omega B.

Have you driven one/any 5 Series?

M5 not. 5 series, as well as 3 series and 7 series yes. From several generations.

Why?

[Doctor Gollum]

My E39 525I drives better than any of my Omegas.... And I spent alot of time and effort making both my last Omegas handle as well as they could...