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kevin

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My new Omega
25. Aug 2007 at 00:02

hi all. I have a question.
I have just bought a beautiful :) Y plate 2.5 v6 24v Omega. I was told this car was great on performance but it feels slugish??

I have been driving turbo Di's for about 10 years now and this is my first Petrol car since 1997. And of course you get used to the turbo kicking in at 2500 rpm ish.

If I rev from 4000 rpm to 6000 rpm the Omega has some go (but will drink fuel like its going out of fashion), but if I put my foot down at...say 70mph/3000rpm in 5th gear, the car excelirates but nothing earth shatering.

Is this normal? Do I need to work the car in between the 4000 - 6000 rev range to get any performance?

Regards

Kevin

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davlad22

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Re: My new Omega
Reply #1 - 25. Aug 2007 at 01:38

Hi Kev,

Welcome to the site and many congrats on the new purchase, nice motor!

Your question may get a little more response if posted in the 'General Chat' or Techy sections.

If I want to accelerate from 70 in my astra diesel I drop it to 4th, get the turbo working

Then it flies, all the way to 74mph, officer Thumbs Up!

I think the fuel thing, people learn to live with, it certainly won't be as economical as your diesels, but then you won't (hopefully!) be driving off in a big cloud of black smoke Grin

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Auto Addict Administrator Offline OOF's Elder Statesman Posts: 10091 North Birmingham Gender: Drives: 2.6 CDX	Re: My new Omega Reply #2 - 25. Aug 2007 at 06:54 Welcome to the forum
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MikeDundee Omega King Offline avatar borrowed from DLK for a bit..... Posts: 10127 Costa Del Peckham Gender: Drives: Irmscher Omega 3.0 V6	Re: My new Omega Reply #3 - 25. Aug 2007 at 07:00 Welcome to Forum Kevin
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Bo Bo Omega Lord Offline Here's another nice mess you've gotten me into! Posts: 5016 Coventry Gender:	Re: My new Omega Reply #4 - 25. Aug 2007 at 07:55 Hello & welcome
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Elite Pete Omega King Offline My spider senses are tingling Posts: 17813 Northwich/Chester Gender: Drives: Facelift Wheezel,Breaking 2001 MV6	Re: My new Omega Reply #5 - 25. Aug 2007 at 09:12 Hi Kevin and welcome to the forum
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A380 Elite Omega Knight Offline Posts: 1015 Ashford, Middx. Gender: Drives: 1997 3.0 Elite	Re: My new Omega Reply #6 - 25. Aug 2007 at 09:57 Hiya Kev
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Tafty Senior Member Offline This week I am no longer the owner of a miggy!! :( Posts: 594 Liverpool Gender:	Re: My new Omega Reply #7 - 25. Aug 2007 at 13:59 Welcome to the forum Kev
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Darth Loo-knee Court Jester Offline "If you only knew how much he likes Backsides!" Posts: 20248 Stoke-on-Trent Gender: Drives: An Omega in the Pipeline.....	Re: My new Omega Reply #8 - 25. Aug 2007 at 15:00 Hi and welcome to the site
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Martin Imber Over Active Poster Offline LPG Omega V6 - Keyfobs Rebuilt Posts: 20110 Worcester Gender: Drives: 2001 Omega 2.6CD LPG & 3.0 cams	Re: My new Omega Reply #9 - 25. Aug 2007 at 20:46 Hello & Welcome
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amigov6

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Re: My new Omega
Reply #11 - 25. Aug 2007 at 22:43

Hi. Man/auto mileage? Mine seems to go pretty well and never smokes however hard you push it(have been followed) Modern diesels have an impressive punch but it's all over too soon as they're not built to rev. I'm not sure how fast you feel it should go. Is there anyone near you with a 2.5 so you can go against eachother or try eachothers cars? Nine seems to wake up @ 3000rpm, again @ 4'500 ish and a final burst @ 5.500 before the red, never had a car with 3 powerbands before. Been told it's the ram/plenum thingies opening up more & more as you keep your foot down between gear changes.
Could be you're used to the instant diesel punch whereas the petrol is less peaky & needs pushing a little harder to deliver the goods. I did'nt boot mine too hard for the first few days but was pleasantly surprised when i did. Smiley

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Re: My new Omega
Reply #12 - 25. Aug 2007 at 23:03

Welcome to the site

Best to keep techincal Qs to Omega Help section, as not all experts come to this section often, so should get more answers there Wink

I'm in Brackley, and will willing take your car for a spin and let you know if its right. Omega is heavy (1.7t) and refined, so can sometimes feel sluggish (though watch the speedo, and you'll realise its not Wink

). It also modifies intake characteristics via its 'multiram' system - these can cause loss of low down...

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Re: My new Omega
Reply #13 - 26. Aug 2007 at 11:08

TheBoy wrote on 25. Aug 2007 at 23:03:

Welcome to the site

Best to keep techincal Qs to Omega Help section, as not all experts come to this section often, so should get more answers there Wink

I'm in Brackley, and will willing take your car for a spin and let you know if its right. Omega is heavy (1.7t) and refined, so can sometimes feel sluggish (though watch the speedo, and you'll realise its not Wink

). It also modifies intake characteristics via its 'multiram' system - these can cause loss of low down...

Hello and welcome to the best Omega Forum on the Net Thumbs Up!

TB could take your car for a spin say over next weekend Roll Eyes

a nice run say.........down to wales

(TB Problem solved Grin

)

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I just cant stop buying these things

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TheBoy

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Re: My new Omega
Reply #14 - 26. Aug 2007 at 11:22

Crazydad wrote on 26. Aug 2007 at 11:08:

TheBoy wrote on 25. Aug 2007 at 23:03:

Welcome to the site

Best to keep techincal Qs to Omega Help section, as not all experts come to this section often, so should get more answers there Wink

I'm in Brackley, and will willing take your car for a spin and let you know if its right. Omega is heavy (1.7t) and refined, so can sometimes feel sluggish (though watch the speedo, and you'll realise its not Wink

). It also modifies intake characteristics via its 'multiram' system - these can cause loss of low down...

Hello and welcome to the best Omega Forum on the Net Thumbs Up!

TB could take your car for a spin say over next weekend Roll Eyes

a nice run say.........down to wales

(TB Problem solved Grin

)

Nah, tractor sorted (sort of), so I now have transport to Wales sorted.... Cheesy

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