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[vrba]

if i remember here somewhere was a post with all engines sorted by years was released. so can anyone pleas write something about engines or if anyone know where is that topic. i searched it but can't find it. the main thing that im asking this is because of specific engine, it's the 8v one. think that this engine was bad and replaced with 16v.

[philhoward]

The 8v was the base spec engine; basically the same as the one fitted in Mk2/3 Cavaliers, Carltons, Astras, etc.  They eat camshafts, but not a bad lump...whats up?

[vrba]

don't know heard of it , something like too big car for that engine, think that this engine was not in mega for long time, they quick replaced it vith 16v. correct me if i'm wrong

[Derek_in_Penzance]

I have a Parkers guide here from 2002. There was what appears to be a base model Omega 2.0i Edition S from '94L to '95M, which had the 115 bhp 8v engine, and no electric sunroof (presumably manual).

I don't know my Omegas, so can't comment really except to say that according to the guide, the 8v was slower and less economical than the 2.0 16v, as you'd expect.  

[DC]

was not replaced by 16v but for some time was the basic option a step lower than 16V, in many markets sold only to fleets. even the 16v 2.0l strugles with the weight of omega, let alone this engine. i think (but dont quote me on this) that it has been discontinued from mini-facelift (1998)

[VXL V6]

I don't think the Ecotec 16V (X20XEV) was quite ready for the omega launch (appeared in late M but mainly N reg Cavaliers before being plonked in the Vectra), was fitted to entry level Omega's of the time which I believe were badged as 'Reflection'.

[vrba]

i am talking about omega b and that engine cause there is a question on croatian opel forum, some guy is planing to buy omega b and he was looking 20 8v but cant find it so i told to him that 16v is better and that 8v is slower and less economical