There is another quick 2.6 now, mine needs to get used to the new cams but pulls like a 3.0 over 5000rpm.

I reckon mine is now second quickest 2.6 on the forum after Mikes.

When I have redone 135 head gasket and checked over to a higher standard than now it will fly.

As to head skimming - too many fixed bolt positions I found.

Mike's is quick.

I suspect yours could be embarrassed by most decently maintained 2.5/2.6 manuals...

Let the battle commence

Love it....... a bit of competition :y

Let's have a 3.0i battle too :D

TheBoy wrote on 26. May 2009 at 18:59:

Mike's is quick. I suspect yours could be embarrassed by most decently maintained 2.5/2.6 manuals...

Mine is ported, 3.0 inlet splitter and 3.0 cams, pulls like a 3.0 over 5000 rpm - can someone move this to GC?

Be interesting to run it against my 3.2 (completely standard).

Yours would be quicker - but 2.6 are lower geared.

Can I hang on to your kit until I redo 135?

Very useful and after watching the DVD properly - easy

I used to own a 3.0 and that is why I reckon at top end it goes like one :y

Martin Imber wrote on 26. May 2009 at 19:39:

Yours would be quicker - but 2.6 are lower geared. Can I hang on to your kit until I redo 135? Very useful and after watching the DVD properly - easy

Yes Martin, no problem  :y

Martin Imber wrote on 26. May 2009 at 18:53:

There is another quick 2.6 now, mine needs to get used to the new cams but pulls like a 3.0 over 5000rpm. I reckon mine is now second quickest 2.6 on the forum after Mikes. When I have redone 135 head gasket and checked over to a higher standard than now it will fly. As to head skimming - too many fixed bolt positions I found.

Mine is the same over 5,000rpm it just goes and goes and with no limiter and the traction control turned off it's fun fun fun ;D ;D

TheBoy wrote on 26. May 2009 at 18:59:

Mike's is quick. I suspect yours could be embarrassed by most decently maintained 2.5/2.6 manuals...

Or a hairdressers 1.8 MX5  ;D ;D ;D

Elite Pete wrote on 26. May 2009 at 20:17:

TheBoy wrote on 26. May 2009 at 18:59: Mike's is quick. I suspect yours could be embarrassed by most decently maintained 2.5/2.6 manuals... Or a hairdressers 1.8 MX5  ;D ;D ;D

Ouch.......that's going to hurt ;D ;D

a ha. The gauntlet is down.
Did i see something in the meets section about Santa pod?....just a thought. :-)

VXL V6 wrote on 26. May 2009 at 19:35:

Be interesting to run it against my 3.2 (completely standard).

Yours would win if its in good condition :)

Martin Imber wrote on 26. May 2009 at 19:40:

I used to own a 3.0 and that is why I reckon at top end it goes like one :y

It doesn't go quite like a 3.0l, and that autobox will never do a 0-60 like a manual.

Martin's Dreaming again  ;D

As you get older your car seems to go much faster ;D ;D ;D

You're an old dodderer Martin :P

I must say, my 2.5 is noticably quicker with 3.0 cams - it comes across as just the right amount of power, for the weight and type of car.

Lets be realistic though - no Omega is "fast" - that's not what they're about, buy a jap car if you want speed :y

Tb - as an aside - I know I've been in your MV6, but have I ever ragged driven it?

chrisgixer wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:13:

a ha. The gauntlet is down. Did i see something in the meets section about Santa pod?....just a thought. :-)

i will be more then up for that....... :y

JamesV6CDX wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:23:

I must say, my 2.5 is noticably quicker with 3.0 cams - it comes across as just the right amount of power, for the weight and type of car. Lets be realistic though - no Omega is "fast" - that's not what they're about, buy a jap car if you want speed :y Tb - as an aside - I know I've been in your MV6, but have I ever ragged driven it?

ie MX5........... :D :D :D

I need a test drive without error light on (now out), but it is definately livelier, and a little meatier sounding.

I am tempted to get it remapped in a few months.

I have owned a 3.0 and at high revs this feels as fast, but definately less torque.

Some of it though is gearing.

JamesV6CDX wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:23:

I must say, my 2.5 is noticably quicker with 3.0 cams - it comes across as just the right amount of power, for the weight and type of car. Lets be realistic though - no Omega is "fast" - that's not what they're about, buy a jap car if you want speed :y Tb - as an aside - I know I've been in your MV6, but have I ever ragged driven it?

Think you only drove my tractor...

TheBoy wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:42:

JamesV6CDX wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:23: I must say, my 2.5 is noticably quicker with 3.0 cams - it comes across as just the right amount of power, for the weight and type of car. Lets be realistic though - no Omega is "fast" - that's not what they're about, buy a jap car if you want speed :y Tb - as an aside - I know I've been in your MV6, but have I ever ragged driven it? Think you only drove my tractor...

I remember driving that, down to Halse - and that was when it was poorly....

Remember thinking how reasonable the TD is, actually :y

JamesV6CDX wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:44:

TheBoy wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:42: JamesV6CDX wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:23: I must say, my 2.5 is noticably quicker with 3.0 cams - it comes across as just the right amount of power, for the weight and type of car. Lets be realistic though - no Omega is "fast" - that's not what they're about, buy a jap car if you want speed :y Tb - as an aside - I know I've been in your MV6, but have I ever ragged driven it? Think you only drove my tractor... I remember driving that, down to Halse - and that was when it was poorly.... Remember thinking how reasonable the TD is, actually :y

Stupid bloody car coming the other way will remember the Halse roads, as the silly old fart was the wrong side of the road when I came the other way in her Rover yesterday.  Fortunately, enough room for me to use a lot of verge, silly old duffer

JamesV6CDX wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:44:

TheBoy wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:42: JamesV6CDX wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:23: I must say, my 2.5 is noticably quicker with 3.0 cams - it comes across as just the right amount of power, for the weight and type of car. Lets be realistic though - no Omega is "fast" - that's not what they're about, buy a jap car if you want speed :y Tb - as an aside - I know I've been in your MV6, but have I ever ragged driven it? Think you only drove my tractor... I remember driving that, down to Halse - and that was when it was poorly.... Remember thinking how reasonable the TD is, actually :y

We miss that car  :'(

TheBoy wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:47:

JamesV6CDX wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:44: TheBoy wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:42: JamesV6CDX wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:23: I must say, my 2.5 is noticably quicker with 3.0 cams - it comes across as just the right amount of power, for the weight and type of car. Lets be realistic though - no Omega is "fast" - that's not what they're about, buy a jap car if you want speed :y Tb - as an aside - I know I've been in your MV6, but have I ever ragged driven it? Think you only drove my tractor... I remember driving that, down to Halse - and that was when it was poorly.... Remember thinking how reasonable the TD is, actually :y We miss that car  :'(

Why did you sell it?

Martin Imber wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:54:

TheBoy wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:47: JamesV6CDX wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:44: TheBoy wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:42: JamesV6CDX wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:23: I must say, my 2.5 is noticably quicker with 3.0 cams - it comes across as just the right amount of power, for the weight and type of car. Lets be realistic though - no Omega is "fast" - that's not what they're about, buy a jap car if you want speed :y Tb - as an aside - I know I've been in your MV6, but have I ever ragged driven it? Think you only drove my tractor... I remember driving that, down to Halse - and that was when it was poorly.... Remember thinking how reasonable the TD is, actually :y We miss that car  :'( Why did you sell it?

dunno

TheBoy wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:58:

Martin Imber wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:54: TheBoy wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:47: JamesV6CDX wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:44: TheBoy wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:42: JamesV6CDX wrote on 26. May 2009 at 21:23: I must say, my 2.5 is noticably quicker with 3.0 cams - it comes across as just the right amount of power, for the weight and type of car. Lets be realistic though - no Omega is "fast" - that's not what they're about, buy a jap car if you want speed :y Tb - as an aside - I know I've been in your MV6, but have I ever ragged driven it? Think you only drove my tractor... I remember driving that, down to Halse - and that was when it was poorly.... Remember thinking how reasonable the TD is, actually :y We miss that car  :'( Why did you sell it? dunno

Silly - you should at least have a reason ::)

Are you looking at red rockets now?

Martin Imber wrote on 26. May 2009 at 19:27:

TheBoy wrote on 26. May 2009 at 18:59: Mike's is quick. I suspect yours could be embarrassed by most decently maintained 2.5/2.6 manuals... Mine is ported, 3.0 inlet splitter and 3.0 cams, pulls like a 3.0 over 5000 rpm - can someone move this to GC?

The difference on the top end speed is great really does shift :y

MikeDundee wrote on 27. May 2009 at 06:48:

Martin Imber wrote on 26. May 2009 at 19:27: TheBoy wrote on 26. May 2009 at 18:59: Mike's is quick. I suspect yours could be embarrassed by most decently maintained 2.5/2.6 manuals... Mine is ported, 3.0 inlet splitter and 3.0 cams, pulls like a 3.0 over 5000 rpm - can someone move this to GC? The difference on the top end speed is great really does shift :y

My very short test drive was fun, but I want to refit a new gasket to 135.

Martin Imber wrote on 27. May 2009 at 09:50:

MikeDundee wrote on 27. May 2009 at 06:48: Martin Imber wrote on 26. May 2009 at 19:27: TheBoy wrote on 26. May 2009 at 18:59: Mike's is quick. I suspect yours could be embarrassed by most decently maintained 2.5/2.6 manuals... Mine is ported, 3.0 inlet splitter and 3.0 cams, pulls like a 3.0 over 5000 rpm - can someone move this to GC? The difference on the top end speed is great really does shift :y My very short test drive was fun, but I want to refit a new gasket to 135.

May seem a silly question :-X..but why did'nt you do that when you refitted everything ::)

MikeDundee wrote on 27. May 2009 at 09:53:

Martin Imber wrote on 27. May 2009 at 09:50: MikeDundee wrote on 27. May 2009 at 06:48: Martin Imber wrote on 26. May 2009 at 19:27: TheBoy wrote on 26. May 2009 at 18:59: Mike's is quick. I suspect yours could be embarrassed by most decently maintained 2.5/2.6 manuals... Mine is ported, 3.0 inlet splitter and 3.0 cams, pulls like a 3.0 over 5000 rpm - can someone move this to GC? The difference on the top end speed is great really does shift :y My very short test drive was fun, but I want to refit a new gasket to 135. May seem a silly question :-X..but why did'nt you do that when you refitted everything ::)

Can't get a gasket for a few days and I needed the transport, so I am risking using a reused gasket (5 miles usage) for about 3 to 10 days.
I would have got one from the local dealers (HUGE parts stock in Tipton) and would have had a new one at dinner time, but the selfish owner went into administration yesterday :( :'(

Martin Imber wrote on 27. May 2009 at 09:58:

MikeDundee wrote on 27. May 2009 at 09:53: Martin Imber wrote on 27. May 2009 at 09:50: MikeDundee wrote on 27. May 2009 at 06:48: Martin Imber wrote on 26. May 2009 at 19:27: TheBoy wrote on 26. May 2009 at 18:59: Mike's is quick. I suspect yours could be embarrassed by most decently maintained 2.5/2.6 manuals... Mine is ported, 3.0 inlet splitter and 3.0 cams, pulls like a 3.0 over 5000 rpm - can someone move this to GC? The difference on the top end speed is great really does shift :y My very short test drive was fun, but I want to refit a new gasket to 135. May seem a silly question :-X..but why did'nt you do that when you refitted everything ::) Can't get a gasket for a few days and I needed the transport, so I am risking using a reused gasket (5 miles usage) for about 3 to 10 days. I would have got one from the local dealers (HUGE parts stock in Tipton) and would have had a new one at dinner time, but the selfish owner went into administration yesterday :( :'(

you should of called the dealer in cannock i could of picked it up and sent it to you in the post :y

No problem - got it from an internet place - not doing it until the cuts are healed