3.2

[Keefy D]

H, is the 3.2 the same engine in the 3.2 vectra as well.
Cheers

[Wilberforce]

I think the short answer is no.
The 3.2 found in the Frontera is an Isuzu engine, code 6VD1. What's in the Vectra is a GM unit, although its engine code I'm not sure about but will probably be something along the lines of X32XE

[Hound Dog]

Jim wasn't far out the engine code is Z32SE or Y32SE.

[Keefy D]

Cheers lads, was just wondering, wouldnt of thought they would have used the isuzu lump but motor manufactures being what they are any things possible I suppose.

Keith

[Hound Dog]

Will speak to my man at vx to confirm.
Have found this though.
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_54-De ... ne#LA3_3.2

[RatCav]

Definatly different.
The Vectra, Omega, Cavalier and Calibre V6 engines are all the same design. Just different displacement and add ons. All are GM design

The Frontera V6 is the Isuzu 6VD1W 3.2 DOHC V6.

Completely different designs. Not interchangeable.

[Hound Dog]

Just to confirm what ratcav has said I have just spoke to my mate at vx and they are GM engines.

[RatCav]

Hound Dog ... as in the Vectra, Omega, Cavalier and Calibre are GM engines, not the Frontera

I will add the Vauxhall Monterey is also the Isuzu 3.2 V6. Though came in two versions

The early SOHC 3.2 V6 (12 valve) 6VD1
The later DOHC 3.2 V6 (24 valve) 6VD1W

The latter was fitted to the Frontera B Series.

Visually they both look the same at first glance, but both hold subtle differences.

[Hound Dog]

Sorry Neal (ratcav)I didn't make myself clear yes that's right.