Hi everyone Andy from Sheffield

I've been looking at buying and restoring a Mk2 cab

I used to own a few Mk2 over the years first a 1.6 hatch with a 1.8 carb slotted in

then a GLSi hatch then a CDi hatch that just rotted away :-[.

I always wanted a Cab now is the time

I was wondering if the Mk3 2.5 V6 would fit in or just put the 20LE in like everyone

anybody with any thoughts?

hello and welcome mate the 2.5 v6 will go in have a look around the site theres a couple of people that have done it

Hi mate and welcome to the madness  ;D

Ian Blaney has done a V6 conversion on his cabby.Check out the link below.

http://www.mk2cav.com/smf/index.php?topic=6718.0

It's do-able then .Wonder what the insurance would be though.....

I drove my first V6 cav when I was 22 - it was group 15/16 depending on where you went. Not that bad considering it would (on a track) crack 150 on the clocks with plenty to go..

It's do-able then .Wonder what the insurance would be though.....

Certainly is do-able, insurance depends on many factors and who you go with. I have had a couple of quotes and its no different to my freelander. Also see Richies V6 calibre thread.

I was told by an insurer that the category of insurance is that of the engine. I'm borrowing a V6 Sri Vectra estate and it's the same group as my Calibre was with a V6 in it.

Thanks for all your replies when i do eventually get one

I'll have a good shop round for quotes.