Re: Alternate Transmission

["J. Ben Boatright" <tahoe98@xxxx>]

Truth be known, I am also interested in the particulars on the
engine as well. I am not looking to do something relatively
soon, but if I can get the details on the engine & transmission,
I would like to make note of it. I can locate everything once I
have the details. 

If anyone has any of this engine/transmission info, please let
me know.

Regards,
Ben Boatright
VIN 10115

--- Dave Swingle <dswingle@xxxx> wrote:
> Hi
> 
> I'm familiar with the guy that did the Porsche trans
> conversion - he
> probably has $10,000 in it due to the issues with developing a
> control
> computer. It was also mated to a Rover V8, not the Delorean
> engine. If you
> are looking for a way to save money this ain't it. Best bet if
> you really
> want an automatic is to trade cars or swap the trans you have
> for an
> automatic. Don't all the talk you will hear about the frame
> being different
> scare you, its not that big a deal.
> 
> BTW - the guy I mention above also has a "regular" DeLorean
> that he
> converted from manual to automatic and he used a DMC trans to
> do it. He
> went with the Porsche trans on the time meahine car due to the
> horsepower
> requirement. The DMC trans is not the most robust thing in the
> world.
> 
> Bob Brandys is the person - he will probably reply to your
> post.
> 
> Dave (not moderating, but peeking ahead)
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <tahoe98@xxxx>
> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2000 2:10 PM
> Subject: Alternate Transmission
> 
> 
> > Hello Everyone,
> >
> > I am relatively new to the group, and I have a quick
> question. I
> > recently (back in April) purchased a very good condition '82
> model
> > which is a 5-speed. I also read an article by someone who
> upgraded
> > their transmission to a 5-speed manumatic from LG (who is
> the same
> > manufacturer of the original DeLorean transmission). Just
> for
> > reference the article was about the DeLorean Time Machine &
> was
> > featured in DeLorean World.
> >
> > OK...here is my question: Can anyone tell me what is the
> model of
> > the transmission featured here & where can I buy one.
> >
> > I have e-mailed several places (including some transmission
> dealers),
> > but have been unsuccessful in obtaining any information. 
> The major
> > problem is the "wierd" design of the transmission, but if I
> can get
> > some specs on it I would have better luck.
> >
> > Thanks for anyone who can provide information.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Ben Boatright
> > tahoe98@xxxx
> > VIN 10115
> >
> >
> 
> 
> 


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