Re: Modified Deloreans

["twinenginedmc12" <twinenginedmc12@xxxx>]

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, MPolzin@xxxx wrote:
> Has anyone actually attemped to do such a thing yet? Mounting the 
engine up
> front would certainly do away with the front end issues (lack of 
steering
> because your tires are off the ground) and putting some real HP 
into a D.
> Are there any 500+ HP Deloreans out there? I am seriously 
considering
> undertaking this project, and would be interested in feedback.
> 
> Mike
> VIN 4761

Hi Mike.

I've attempted such a thing. My Delorean has an engine in front. I 
don't believe its possible to fit a powerful engine in front. I 
researched that idea thoroughly, and came up with only a few engines 
that would fit. I have a 2.0 liter engine from a 1988 Honda Prelude 
in the front of my Delorean. If you look at one of those cars, 
you'll notice the exceptionally low hood it has. Very few cars have 
front ends this low. It was quite a trick to get even this small 
engine to go in.

I don't believe there are any 500+hp Deloreans out there. Mine has 
ratings of 130hp front, and 400hp rear (two engines), but that 400hp 
figure is gross, the net total hp of my car is approximately 435hp 
with both engines running. Technically, since the car has not run 
yet, the actual output of my car is 0hp.

Very few things in my car escaped modification. I've logged lots of 
hours in my car to get it where it's at. It should be running this 
summer. Was it worth the effort? That depends on crowd response I 
guess. Would I do it again? No. 

Rick G.