[DML] re-DeLorean Turbo Question

["Bruce Benson" <delornut@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Your post doesn't offer any clues as to your expertice with a project like
this. There are numerous obstacles to overcome and none of the previously
offered kits are available any longer. When I turbocharged my DeLorean I
thought I could beat the then advertised BAE single turbo kit price of
$1800. In the end I spent at least that much and today's price would be
considerably more than that. There was an excellent article in Gullwing
magazine an issue or two back regarding the trials and tribulations of
installing a turbo on the DeLorean. If you haven't read it you might try Ron
Wester at
gullwing-magazine@xxxxxxxxxxxxx to see if there are back issues available.
While you're at it you might want to subscribe, it's a great magazine.

Bruce Benson


> hi.  i am currently thinking about installing a turbo on my delorean
> in the next coming months.  i was just wondering if anyone out there
> has any advice for me before i get into this little endevor.  also,
> does anyone living in the chicagoland area have a.) any experience
> in this, and or b.) know any shops around that have done this for
> deloreans before.  also, what am i looking at, cost-wise for this
> project.
>
> on another note, i was kicking arond the idea of a straight pipe
> exaust system.  anyone out there have any advise?
>
> corey
> #2423
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> Message: 6
>    Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2005 07:18:53 -0000
>    From: "sa_mehn" <sascha.mehn@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Golf DMC12 @Peterson formerSnyder-Bank
>
>
>
> Dear Friends,
>
> I have just uploaded a couple of fresh pictures of the 24K DMC12.
>
> As I have been at the Peterson Automotive Museum last week - I
> catched the opportunity to take some pictures of this rare vehicle -
> before the museum was open to the public.....
>
> Yes it is now sitting right in the entrance Hall/ Lobby - not hiding
> in the cellar anymore....
>
> Greetings from Beverly Hills/ Berlin
>
> SAM #? stbd
>
> Gallery - EX Snyder AMEX DMC12 -Peterson-
>
>
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> Message: 7
>    Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2005 07:28:36 -0000
>    From: "Patrick C." <PRC1216@xxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: DeLorean Motor Company Opens Southeastern Regional Service
and Restoration C
>
>
>
> I think that's great news.  Having service centers at both ends of the
> country seems like a great idea.  Unfortunately I think it would have
> been better in the Midwest, for people who can't journey to Texas or
> New York, or now Florida to easily have their cars serviced by
> DeLorean experts.  I hope in the future maybe we can see more DeLorean
> service facilities in more strategic locations as well.  I'd like to
> see one in Ohio personally, even though we do have Dave Bauerle who I
> understand is very good as well.  But congrats to Tony and to DMCH on
> their new venture, I am sure Florida owners will be very pleased.
>
> Patrick
> 1880
>
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, James Espey <james@xxxx> wrote:
> >
> > For all the years since the demise of the original DMC, the DeLorean
> > community has needed more regional service centers. There are several
> > regions of the country that have enough owners to support a full-time,
> > dedicated service facility.
> >
> > The Southeastern United States is one of those regions. In response to
> > this demand, Tony Ierardi is opening the first new, DeLorean-exclusive
> > service center since 1988 next week in South Florida.
> >
> > Tony is a longtime DeLorean owner and enthusiast. His opening of DMC
> > (Florida) and will provide DeLorean owners in the Florida, Georgia,
> > Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and the Carolinas with the ultimate in
> > quality parts, service, restoration and sales.
> >
> > "We've been approached many times over the years by individuals and
> > companies who want to become DeLorean parts sellers - usually Internet
> > parts sellers - and our response has always been that the DeLorean hobby
> > needs more service centers, not parts dealers," said Stephen Wynne,
> > president of DeLorean Motor Company (Texas).
> >
> > "When Tony came to us last year wanting to open a DeLorean service
> > center, we knew that we had a winning combination. There are large
> > number of DeLorean's in the southeastern U.S., particularly in Florida,
> > and we're quite pleased by the positive reactions from owners who have
> > received advance notice of the opening," Wynne concluded.
> >
> > The owner of three DeLoreans, including a concours winner, a daily
> > driver and the only known surviving prototype, Tony has had a long love
> > affair with the DeLorean and the story behind it.
> >
> > "I bought my first DeLorean, which was still new and untitled at the
> > original dealer in 1994, but first saw a DeLorean in 1981, when I was
> > 13. The dream stuck in my head, and it's been a passion ever since,"
> > Tony said today.
> >
> > "We've put together a beautiful, brand-new facility for DeLorean owners
> > to send or bring their cars, and have spent a great deal of time
> > undergoing intensive training in the idiosyncrasies of the DeLorean with
> > the crew in Houston. Whether it be routine service, body repair or a
> > full-restoration, we're ready to take care of the DeLorean owners in the
> > region," Tony said.
> >
> > Other regions are under consideration for expansion, as well. The North
> > Central U.S., Pacific Northwest and/or Northern California are the most
> > likely candidates for new DeLorean service facilities.
> >
> > As the world's largest source for new, new old stock, and reproduction
> > DeLorean parts, it makes sense that DMC (Texas) is also the largest
> > service and restoration facility as well. Based in suburban Houston, DMC
> > (Texas) also sells remanufactured and pre-owned DeLoreans worldwide.
> >
> >
> > For more information, contact:
> > Tony Ierardi
> > tony@xxxx
> > DeLorean Motor Company (Florida)
> > 9786 Bonita Beach Road, Suite 4
> > Bonita Springs, FL 34135
> > 877-DELOREAN
> > http://www.dmcflorida.com
> >
> >
> > James Espey
> > james@xxxx
> > DeLorean Motor Company (Texas)
> > 15023 Eddie Drive
> > Humble, TX 77396
> > 800-USA-DMC1
> > http://www.delorean.com
>
>
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> Message: 8
>    Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2005 07:28:57 -0000
>    From: "sa_mehn" <sascha.mehn@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: New Pictures of hidden treasures @ NBC Universal
>
>
>
> Dear Friends,
>
> Last weekend I by whatever reason I found myself inside the
> Universal Studios of Hollywood CA.
>
> As i got the opportunity to individually tour the area I certainly
> looked at the original set of BTTF----period.....
>
> Then I tried to find a original DMC12 used as a prop....
>
> After a while - in a Backlot - hidden under a soaking wet cover - I
> found what I was searching for - a poor example of the DMC History...
>
> But maybe there will be better days for this poor fellow :-)
>
> Greetings out of Beverly Hills / Berlin
>
> SAM
>
> Pictures are in the Gallery ->Snyder than ->Poor Universal BTTF2
> DMC12 :-)
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 9
>    Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2005 09:13:28 -0800
>    From: " Toscano" <toscano2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Another EBAY Scam!!!!
>
>
> Read below....
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: casa duda
> To: toscano2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: 2/24/05 11:38:26 PM
> Subject: Re: Question for item #4530451946 - DeLorean : All Models
>
>
> Hello,
> First, I want you to know that I live in USA,but for the moment I'm in
> England.Two mounths ago my cousin died in a tragic car accident.
> My cousin family need money urgently and thatsware i sell this car so
> cheap,becouse i want to help they.
>  The car is in excelent condition .It has a title clear wich you will
> recive along with the car and two rows of keys.
> The buy it now price is 4000$ .
> Regarding the payment method i would like to use Square Trade like a 3rd
> party for the deposit.Square Trade is a affiliated company of eBay.They
(as
> you can see on ebay site map) develop the program Safe Harbour -Fraud
> Protection.I am a seal member and that's mean I am backed up for all my
> auctions on ebay.I pay them fees for that!
> The car is here in England and it is allready to Square Trade,they
inspected and tested the car to
> see if the description on eBay matches with the real condition.
> Look how they work:
> 1.I will contact them , and I will send your shipping information.
> 2.They will send us mail forms (the forms will be from customer support
> team) for you about payment deposit.
> 3.Those forms must be filled by every part of this deal(me and you)
> with infos that they required.
> 4.We must submit the forms.
> 5.After you will inspect the car,Square Trade will send me the
> payment infos and I shall pick up the money.
> This means a 3rd party.
> After all that will be done,the car will be shipped from Square Trade,and
> will arrive to your place in max. 10 days.
> You will receive a tracking # in the same day that the car will be
> shipped.
> I forgot to tell you that the shipping is free if you pay 4000$ for my
car.
> If you want to go on with this deal , mail me asap because I have another
> interested buyer and I need to sell this car fast.
> Best Regards!
>
>
> Do you Yahoo!?
> Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. Learn more.
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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> Message: 10
>    Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2005 16:01:56 -0000
>    From: "bluemax86" <massimot@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: Car show disappoinment
>
>
>
> Well I wasn't really expecting to be treated like a king or anything,
> I just thought that not many people would normally have a chance to
> see a DeLorean in South Dakota. The car show has no theme, there are
> your classic cars, sport compacts, custom trucks, muscle cars, some
> sprint cars and even a couple of lawn tractors.
>
> The biggest dissapointment is that I think the car looks awesome from
> the front with the doors up (that's what everyone wants to see) and
> with it up against the wall you just don't see all that. I'll try and
> take some pictures today.
>
> Max
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, mike.griese@xxxx wrote:
> >
> > Max - With all due respect, what were you expecting?  What kind
> > of car show was it?
> >
> > Most car shows have a consistent theme.  If this show has primarily
> > been for American muscle cars, or basically anything other than
> > British sports cars, you could hardly expect them to devote prime
> > real estate to something that is not a primary focus of the show.
> >
> > --
> > Mike
> >
>
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> Message: 11
>    Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2005 16:11:38 -0000
>    From: "bluemax86" <massimot@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: Car show disappoinment
>
>
>
> What do you mean I have nothing to brag about!!! Only Kiding :)
> You say there is nothing special about my car and I would agree with
> you, but again it is not a Corvette that you see every day of the
> week, besides aren't you the one that always says you get people
> drooling all over your car everywhere you go. Personally I never get
> that.
>
> Do I think I deserve an award, heck no. Like I said before there is no
> way a DeLorean can compete against a good paint job and chrome, that's
> why Curtis did what he did to his car.
>
> Again I didn't expect to be the star of the show or anything, just not
> to be tucked away in some dark corner. I think I should have taken a
> page from Dave of project Vixen and put Strobes all over the car :)
>
> Max
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Videobob Moseley" <videobob@xxxx> wrote:
> >
> > I have always hated these types of car shows, because the winners
> that get
> > picked never seem to be the same winners than might have been picked
> if the
> > "people" were voting.
> > Besides, to be fair, in reality your car is just a car.
> > Sure, it is unique but you have not customized it have you?, so
> what's to
> > brag about?
> > They are looking for creativity and craftsmanship.....just because you
> > cleaned the car
> > doesn't mean you deserve an award for it.
> > Have you seen Curtis' car?
> > That homie has been customizing that car since 1982.
> > He deserves some awards.
> >
> > If you want to win some shows other than a DeLorean concourse, then
> you need
> > to start doing some fabrication, some special interior, paint, chrome,
> > whatever.
> > Otherwise you simply have ...... a DeLorean.
> >
> > They owe the god spots to the big auto customizers who set up year
> after
> > year.
> > They make big money from these people.
> > They consider you a "one-timer", your car is basically stock, these
> other
> > show cars might have $100,000 worth of chrome on them, that is what
> sets
> > them apart.
> >
> > Also, most likely was that you entered the show towards the end and
> they
> > were out of spaces.
> > Most of these guys who enter the shows are pre-entered for years
> ahead of
> > time.
> > They give the left over vendor spots to people like you.
> > -VB
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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>
> Message: 12
>    Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2005 16:17:06 -0000
>    From: "Tom Porter" <treehouse2000us@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Car fax reports...
>
>
>
> Hey guys,
>
> From time to time, people ask if anybody has an account with car fax
> to find out the history of their car, or car they are looking to
> purchase.  I am currently looking for a friend, and thus have an open
> account.  If you want login information to lookup a car, please email
> me in private, about any DeLorean, or any other make.  Account is
> open for another 28 days.  I'll do my best to get in touch with you
> within 12-24 hours of emailing me, and this will be the only time I
> will post this offer to the list.
>
> email me at treehouse2000us@xxxxxxxxx
>             treehouse2000us (at) yahoo.com
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tom Porter
> Maine, USA
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 13
>    Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2005 09:08:34 -0800
>    From: "Gary Hull" <Specialty@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: RE: Another EBAY Scam!!!!
>
>
>
> > First, I want you to know that I live in USA, but for the moment
> > I'm in England. Two mounths ago my cousin died in a tragic car accident.
>
>
> I got the same message when this car was offered a month ago. I checked
with
> Square Trade and they assured me at hat this WAS a SCAM!!!
>
> Gary
> IN2TIME
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 14
>    Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2005 18:14:02 -0000
>    From: "Ray Haug" <haugrd@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: DeLorean Car Mats
>
>
>
> DeLorean owners that are considering purchasing replacement floor,
> rear deck, or trunk mats for their DeLorean are invited to check out
> the high quality luxury car mats in the popular colors that available
> at reasonable prices at:
>
> www.DeLoreanMats.com.
>
> All mats are made to order by one of the finest aftermarket car mats
> suppliers, Lloyd Mats, under special arrangements with the DeLorean
> Owners Association.
>
> Ray Haug, Products/Internet Director
> DeLorean Owners Association
> www.delorean-owners.org
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 15
>    Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2005 12:14:23 -0500
>    From: "Dave Sontos" <dsontos@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: RE: How to make the doors work right???
>
>
> Hi Tom,
> The door seals are probably best installed in the summer time when its
nice
> and hot. You will need to liberly apply some silicone spray onto the door
> seals until they get their set. This will lubricate them and prevent
further
> tearing. Also, make sure the new seals aren't rubbing on the door
overheads.
> This causes tearing also.
>
> Dave Sontos
> Vin 02573
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Tom [mailto:tomciodmc@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> Sent: Friday, February 25, 2005 7:10 PM
> To: DML
> Subject: [DML] How to make the doors work right???
>
> Hi group!
>
> My door problem is getting annoying... really annoying. How do I make them
> work right?? Here is the situation: if I remove the door seals both doors
> work beautifully. Both latches catch at the same time, there is almost no
> force required to close the door all the way. Ok, I thought that old and
> stiff seals are the problem, so I got some new ones. And now the problem
is
> even WORST. I really have to slam the door is order to get it to close
(real
> latch is much worst that the front). I also need to pull the door up as I
> pull the door handle for it to open. My previous DeLorean was exactly the
> same way.
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 16
>    Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2005 20:02:39 -0000
>    From: "Jim Reeve" <dmc6960@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: How to make the doors work right???
>
>
>
> Tom, you need to sit in the car and watch all areas of the seals as
> you slowly bring the door down.  Make notes where the seal is being
> caught and folded under.  Then, remove the A and B pillar and the
> headliner trim piece.  Now try closing the door again.  If it doesn't
> catch on anything (assuming parts of the new seal aren't perminently
> deformed yet) then your problem rests on those trim pieces where you
> saw them catching.  They would need to somehow be adjusted to allow
> the seals some breathing room.  The A/B pillar pieces are vinyl with
> foam on the back.  If you re-glued them tighter to the plastic core,
> the foam would compress more and they would shrink in size.  For the
> headliner, the fiberboard core would need to be trimmed and then
> recovered.  This process worked for me.
>
> Jim Reeve
> MNDMC - Minnesota DeLorean Club
> DMC6960
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Tom" <tomciodmc@xxxx> wrote:
> >
> > Hi group!
> >
> > My door problem is getting annoying... really annoying. How do I
> make them
> > work right?? Here is the situation: if I remove the door seals both
> doors
> > work beautifully. Both latches catch at the same time, there is
> almost no
> > force required to close the door all the way. Ok, I thought that old
> and
> > stiff seals are the problem, so I got some new ones. And now the
> problem is
> > even WORST. I really have to slam the door is order to get it to
> close (real
> > latch is much worst that the front). I also need to pull the door up
> as I
> > pull the door handle for it to open. My previous DeLorean was
> exactly the
> > same way.
> > I'm thinking about getting the door launchers, but in the current
> situation
> > it would not work at all.
> > HOW do I fix this??????? Please help me out, any suggestions are
> welcome.
> >
> > BTW, my brand new seal already has a tear at the top rear outer
> corner....
> > and I'm really pissed because of that... they are expensive!
> >
> > I just installed the inner seal at the moment. I did not even try to
> install
> > the outer seal, and that would make closing the door even harder.
> >
> > Thank you all in advance
> > Tom Niemczewski
> > jamesik@xxxx
> > VIN 6149 (in Poland!)
> > Save the dream so you can live the dream...
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
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> Message: 17
>    Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2005 20:46:41 -0000
>    From: "Namlemez" <thecal@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Mechanic Referal - Washington, DC
>
>
>
> Hey,
>
> I posted a couple weeks ago about a problem with acclerating we
> couldn't figure out and this is sort of a followup.
>
> I looked through the database of recommended people but didn't see
> anything all that close.  Can anyone recommend a D experienced
> mechanic in the Washinton, DC or Northern Virigina area?
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 18
>    Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2005 14:50:05 -0600
>    From: "Videobob Moseley" <videobob@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re: What the heck is wrong with people?
>
>
> I was over at my friends car audio show, and he was showing me the lastest
> getup.
> They have two way remotes for the alarm with tiny color screens, the new
> thing is the alarm has a tiny video camera in the car that send photos
back
> to the keychain, and an advanced model actually has a little camera that
> drops down and then pans and scans send the pictures back to the keychain.
>
> My point about the video camera system is that if someone had crept in the
> house,
> he could have founfd out who it was.
> I am betting that is was someone he knows who was looking for something in
> particular.
> Maybe he has a stash of cash in the bedroom?
> The tape would reveal who this is.
> A good alarm and a video system always helps.
> A 125lb Rotti also helps - Mojo would not have let them in quietly.
>
> - VB
>
> >From: "content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: Re: [DML] What the heck is wrong with people?
> >Date: Sat, 26 Feb 2005 00:46:49 -0000
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >Doesn't help if your car is vandalized away from home...
> >
> >High profile cars attract a lot of attention from the public, not all
> >of it positive. DeLoreans fall into the high profile category. Within
> >the past year we've had side windows broken outside bars, stainless
> >panels keyed in parking lots, etc. I became so concerned about the
> >interest mine was generating at grad school (night classes) that I
> >stopped driving it in lieu of a pickup.
> >
> >Bill Robertson
> >#5939
> >
> > >--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Videobob Moseley" <videobob@xxxx>
wrote:
> > >
> > > I have said this a million times....
> > > get a VIDEO CAMERA system, they are cheap.
> > > Even if you hook it up to a regular cheap VCR and use 10 hour
> >tapes.... you
> > > would be
> > > surprised what shennanigans you can catch on tape.
> > > -VB
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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