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Old 02-01-2010, 06:47 PM
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sod it i was going to fit a 24v engine but im not going to bother to much hassle im sticking with the standard 2.8 good points with the 2.8 no cambelt/chain easy to fit head gaskets if they go. it still pulls well so whats the point. after reading posts the 24v is a bit of a twat to get running right when fitted ecu looms ect ect i dont see the point ok more bhp but i dont use my xr4x4 on the track.
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bet the 2.8 will be more reliable too.
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I had a few 2.8's back in the day namely in the form of mk2 granada's and a 2.8i capri good old booters mate so ignore what some say on here


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to right like i say it pulls well and has good top end not to good on fuel on short trips but good on long ones telford to aberystwyth and back £25 is not that bad better than the vectra 2.5 v6 ecotec i once owned that was shite.
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