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1. RE: Don't cut the dash..cut the radio?
From: "Kevin Abato" <delorean@xxxxxxxxx>
2. Re: Re: *sigh*... today is one of those days
From: senatorpack@xxxxxx
3. Re: Delorean Engine Upgrades... lets think for a minute
From: DMCVegas@xxxxxxxx
4. RE: Delorean Engine Upgrades... lets think for a minute
From: Willie Mack <wmack@xxxxxx>
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Message: 1
Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 22:11:43 -0500
From: "Kevin Abato" <delorean@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: Don't cut the dash..cut the radio?
awe! But where is the fun in that walt!
Kevin Abato
VIn#16680
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From: Walter [mailto:Whalt@xxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 5:00 PM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [DML] Don't cut the dash..cut the radio?
You obviously do too much thinking. (smile) Save yourself all the
re-engineering and buy an 'aftermarket' dash plate with a DIN hole already
cut in it to fit your new radio. If and when you want to convert your car
back to original, just change out the DIN bracket for the original
two-post
OEM bracket. The source for the DIN bracket is Mid-State Delorean's site
at
http://midstatedmc.com
Walt Tampa, FL
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Message: 2
Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 22:58:13 EST
From: senatorpack@xxxxxx
Subject: Re: Re: *sigh*... today is one of those days
Keep the Faith!
Everything will work out...just keep your patience, sanity and use the
correct DMC parts.
Remember the old adage...Rome wasn't built in a day...Neither was
restoring a
20 year old car.
You will look back when your car runs well and you will revel in your
accomplishment!
Sincerely,
Mike Pack
VIN 3713
DOA 4743
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Message: 3
Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 04:04:43 -0000
From: DMCVegas@xxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Delorean Engine Upgrades... lets think for a minute
While the engine is capable of turbo charging, the Legend set up
involves alot more then just straping a couple of turbo chargers on.
When Legend Industired devised turbo packages for the DeLorean, they
also performed mechanical modifications to the engine(s) itself. VIN
502 is the most widely known test car. There currently are 2 major
turbo kits available for the DeLorean. A single BAE turbo, and the
Island Twin whice uses the same IHI units that Legend did (someone
correct me on this if I am wrong). No one has really overlooked the
turbo options so much as they have decided against them. While I
myself admitedly have never driven a DeLorean with a turbo charger
installed, I have opted not to install any turbos onto my car. While
price is a consideration, the fact remains that every turbo setup I've
ever seen created for the D looks awful. The single charger looks home
made, and the twin turbo clutters up the engine bay with all the
excessive plumbing.
The best turbo setup for the D would still have to be what Legend
Industries had. But rather then rely on the IHI turbos alone, it would
greatly help to reduce the amount of plubing used. Instead of the
Island design of placing 2 pipes behind the engine, use the Legend
design of placing only one. Here a fresh air intake could be connected
from the turbo unit to the scope intanks behind the quarter glass.
Keep the design of the "V" shaped airbox with twin intercoolers to
help reduce lag for the air intake. Combined with inline cone air
filers and electric fans mounted to the intercoolers with intake hoses
to collect air from above the deflector plates around the trailing
arms. If someone had this type of a turbo setup for the DeLorean, I
would definately consider it.
But price wise the best choice has been either an engine swap, or an
improved engine such as DMC houston offers. Especially where
originality and reliability is concerned.
-Robert
vin 6585
--- In dmcnews@xxxx, vsaini@xxxx wrote:
> It seems to me that everyone here is overlooking something. Why
> upgrade the engine.. it seems that everyone who has been vocal has
> forgotten one key factor BOOST!.. we all know that this engine is
> capable of a Force Induction ugrade.. aka the Legand Turbo Setup..
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Message: 4
Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 23:09:18 -0500
From: Willie Mack <wmack@xxxxxx>
Subject: RE: Delorean Engine Upgrades... lets think for a minute
Has anyone replaced the stock intake manifold with one that will allow for
more horsepower?
Willie
Vin 5043
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From: Marc A Levy [mailto:malevy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2001 4:19 PM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [DML] Delorean Engine Upgrades... lets think for a minute
Legend was more than just some turbos slapped on to a stock DMC motor.
Just
about EVERYTHING was changed except for the block itself (so I was told by
a
former Legend employee). There is just no way you can get 300HP out of
components that were designed for under 200HP.
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