Vectra Engine

[Catherine]

I know that the engine in the Vectra is saab engine, but can anyone tell me if it is any relation to the engine in the latest Subaru Legacy Spec B?
If you take away the sound of the exhaust the engine sound is identical to that in the Legacy we had last year.

[caspy]

I dont think it is a Saab engine. It is a new family of engines for GM made by Holden and called Alloytec. Has no connection with Subaru.

[In a state]

http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/saab-9-3-sport-sedan-aero.htm
http://autoweb.drive.com.au/cms/A_105637/newsarticle.html
Holden engine from the Melbourne plant...some more info above.

[Sparky]

yea and have you seen the price of the little oil filter, the yellow'ie thing. £25.00 quit each!!!, nearly feel out my tree. The V6 60degree engine has been around along time. I think you will find it at :
http://60degreev6.com/discussion/portal.php
It started life as pushrod and progressed to it current state. If I remember rightly there is a 3.6 litre version, which can be purchased. Now there's a thought.........................

[In a state]

Let's hope that trade club discount helps!

[Sheriff]

If you join the Vauxhall Sports Car Club you can get upto 25% off parts. (www.vxscc.co.uk)

[In a state]

I'll stick with the trade club, ta.

[VXRKev]

I as really impressed with the 2.8 Turbo. I reckon its the best engine I've tried for some time.
Now, just imagine putting that in the Astra VXR... :-)

[Sheriff]

Don't think you will have to imagine for long :wink:

[In a state]

yea and have you seen the price of the little oil filter, the yellow'ie thing. £25.00 quit each!!
Just seen the price...but my parts man reckons that's because it' so new....expect a drop in price he reckons.