Porsche engine was Re: [DML] New Frame

["Andrei Cular" <acular1@xxxx>]

It is a horizontal 6 not straight. Has anyone looked at 1988 or newer 944s
engine? it is a 2.7 inline turbo 4 cyl water cooled with about 220hp at the
flywheel stock. With a few simple mods you can run 250-300hp at the rear
wheels as a reliable daily driver. The only problem I see is traction since
it is an all aluminum engine which weighs very little.



Andrei
dmc-2767



----- Original Message -----
From: "Walter Coe" <Whalt@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2002 2:56 AM
Subject: Re: Re: [DML] New Frame


> > If your thinking of using a Porsche transmission why not install it with
a
> Porsche motor as well.
>
> Shain,
> I have asked around about this and the answer is that the engine is too
long
> to fit the DeLorean's engine compartment. I hear it is a straight 6 which
> makes it that much longer than a V-6. Many people who have done engine
> swaps have ended up cutting away part of the rear engine compartment liner
> to make more room. As a wild thought, I have considered extending the
rear
> of the car by making a custom longer rear fascia, but it makes a lot more
> sense to just find an engine that fits.
>
> Walt Tampa, FL
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