She's back!!

[Johnny A]

Drove her back home with no issues! 4x4 system works perfectly but was only tested then de-activated because the tyres are different sizes and would kill it under normal use.

The engine is evil, if you think that fitting an XE flywheel makes the V6 rev... make up some tubular manifolds!!!

[Stephen SRi]

very nice mate
same exhuste i have onmy sri cavalier

[Lugy]

Needs phase 2 Omega MV6 17" alloys

It's cool otherwise. If I could be bothered then I'd build something like that. I can't though lmao

[Johnny A]

Needs phase 2 Omega MV6 17" alloys

Don't fit lol, too wide and stick out the arch (catching on the rears because I fixed the camber)

Why you got some for sale?

[Lugy]

Don't fit lol, too wide and stick out the arch (catching on the rears because I fixed the camber)

Why you got some for sale?

I will do once they're refurbed lmao

[Johnny A]

like the ones currently on my senny?

[Steve!]

no engine pics?

[Johnny A]

None of it 100% done, have this one:

[Tom Williams]

So thats a 3 litre 4x4 calibra with downpipes? Awesome.

[Steve!]

Is it the same as the late 2.5 V6 Calibra my friend has on a R plate? Just 3.0 ltrs instead...

[specks]

agree with tom,thats goona be much fun.

[Lugy]

like the ones currently on my senny?

Nope, the ones I had on my Vectra in white, this type



Surprisingly rare

[Tom Williams]

Judging by the reaction that the downpipes got on VVOC for those with v6 models thats going to be more than fun.

[Rysee_sri_130]

i think i saw those alloys on a vectra the other day

[MSG]

First I thought you a happy chappy with your girl friend/wife getting back after a possible break!!!! then on opening your thread ...lol. that car is a beast!! simply owsemone looking thingy! you do need decent set of wheels to bring out the best in her.

[nickyboy]

Is it the same as the late 2.5 V6 Calibra my friend has on a R plate? Just 3.0 ltrs instead...

No, IIRC its an ex-police engine

[Johnny A]

Full spec:

1995 Calibra Turbo 4x4 chassis (facelift)
Full turbo 4x4 running gear inc. F28 6-speed gearbox
Uprated clutch consisting on F28 friction plate, 20XE pressure plate and 20XE flywheel
Ex-police Omega 3.0 M-V6 24v engine - top end fully rebuilt with new belt and rollers
Tubular steel exhaust manifolds, modified C25XE downpipes (to clear TXB) - heat wrapped (double wrapped when passing TXB) all the way to the lamda sensor
2.5" exhaust system made from: Standard C20LET CAT and midbox (all 2.5" bore), Longlife backbox and duplex tailpipes all heavily modded to sit into rear bumper (sounds deep and beefy but not loud)
Lowered 60mm front, 70mm rear on spax springs and adjustable shockers, rear camber adjusted to match front camber (so the TXB won't die)
Everything else is standard

I have driven a few standard 4x4 Turbos before and wasn't impressed with their off-boost drive-ability, the V6 really makes this car easy and drive at all revs and speeds.

[Johnny A]

Nope, the ones I had on my Vectra in white, this type



Surprisingly rare

very interested in those mate depending on price and when I am up that way (I go to glasgow about once every 6 months)

[Northampton VAU]

Did i see this car in jamie's workshop saturday morning? very nice motor

[Colonel K]

heh glad shes back man

[Johnny A]

Did i see this car in jamie's workshop saturday morning? very nice motor

yes chap, finishing it off

[Johnny A]

production pics:






Fixing camber:


Bleeding brakes:


Engine sorted:


Want your calibra modified to these specs? better? speak to the man shagging my exhausts:


V8 RWD in a Nova? no problem!
Jamie @ Jade performance, on MIG as 'JAMIED'

[jamied]

Tis was a pleasure working on this car and with someone with a good knowledge of cars like johnnya.

And to let me drive the beast back from the unit to my house (via the car wash) was a real treat on the country roads.

The sound of the exhaust is smooth and not OTT but the power when you put your foot down esp on gravel when all for wheels are going (spinning in 1st, 2nd, 3rd) you can see how a simple mod and a few hours can pay off in a car like this.

Deff one of the cars to go on the JADE Performance Pin Board.

[Adam]

sumbody buy a lotus cartlon engine and shove it in a cav turbo lmao

good stuff jamie

[Nobbie]

Spot on guys!