[DMCForum] Re: Eagle Premier PRV.

["therealdmcvegas" <dmcvegas@xxxxxxx>]

So it's just the cams then, and not a thing to do with the oil
passages? So if I install a set of heads off of a Volvo 260, or 760
with K-Jetronic, and install the DeLorean cams, I won't have a problem
with lubrication then?

-Robert

--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "cartermartin" <cartermartin@xxxx> wrote:
> Robert, 
> 
> I would still reccommend the B280 vs the B28. The soft cam issue was 
> solved on the B280 (1987 and later). The LH Jettronic FI Is great 
> too. Maybe lookd for a donor car (87 and later 760 or 780) in good 
> shape.
> 
> Carter
> 
> --- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "therealdmcvegas" <dmcvegas@xxxx> 
> wrote:
> > I've thought about a rebuilt PRV, but I have serious concerns about 
> > the quality of work, seeing as how the PRV isn't a conventional 
> > engine. I worry that my cash may just be thrown out the window, if 
> > they screw it up. And my concerns are really rebuffed on this, 
> after 
> > I can't find anyone online who sells rebuilt PRV engines.
> > 
> > At this point, I'd rather do either a swap, or piecemeal one 
> together.
> > 
> > -Robert
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > --- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "cartermartin" <cartermartin@xxxx> 
> > wrote:
> > > Robert,
> > > 
> > > Have you thought about a rebuilt engine? There is an engine 
> > rebuilder 
> > > in Houston that has B280s and maybe B28s PRVs. When I looked they 
> > > were about $3k but after looking at used car replacements it 
> would 
> > be 
> > > worth it.
> > > 
> > > I'm certain i'm going to do the heads on my PRV. Ran into a 
> fellow 
> > > here in town who has done a couple. I think as long as the heads 
> > > are'nt warped it's possible.
> > > 
> > > Anyway in the meantime i'm in '90 Miata. ZOOM-ZOOM!!!
> > > 
> > > Carter
> > > 
> > > --- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "therealdmcvegas" 
> <dmcvegas@xxxx> 
> > > wrote:
> > > > Hence my problem, since I've got blown heads. Otherwise, I'd 
> just 
> > > > consider swapping crank shafts along with the cams, for an odd-
> > fire 
> > > 3 
> > > > litre, if not just leave the engine in place.
> > > > 
> > > > Now, when you say that it would need an adaptor plate, what are 
> > we 
> > > > talking about here. More specificly, what does it need to adapt 
> > to? 
> > > Are 
> > > > the ports on the heads misaligned to the manifold? Does the 
> > > manifold 
> > > > simply have no holes to bolt into?
> > > > 
> > > > -Robert
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > 
> > > > --- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Martin Gutkowski <martin@xxxx> 
> > > wrote:
> > > > > therealdmcvegas wrote:
> > > > > 
> > > > > > Will the K-Jet manifold mount to this motor? 
> > > > > 
> > > > > Not without adapter plates, if it's the same as the renault 
> > > 3litre 
> > > > engines
> > > > > 
> > > > > You're better of fbolting the DeLorean heads to the eagle 
> > block, 
> > > then 
> > > > > swapping the camshafts over - but the 3 litre engines have 
> > bigger 
> > > > valves 
> > > > > and the LH can doesn't have the gear to drive the dizzy...... 
> > etc
> > > > > 
> > > > > Martin

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