Re: [doc] Re: Twin Turbo & Superchargers

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

I have been working quite hard of late researching into upping the HP of the stock DeLorean PRV-6.

Firstly, let me tell you that for those who don't already know, I am finally bringing a DeLorean over from the US which is one
of a pair. My good friend Rich is having the other and this is an Auto with the Island twin turbo on it.

I personally do not rate the Island twin (if you can accept the opinion of someone with little or no experience of actually
driving a DeLorean!). Running such a low boost and not intercooling it seems like an inefficient use of available resources.

I have made contact with a company over here who do "one-off" engine mods and the chap I've spoken to is very confident about
the PRV-6. I posted what he told me a week or two back.

I would also hesitate to pay out on a PRV-6 Plus. It might be worth the money in the US, but we can do so much more on the
same cash here. After all, the PRV-6 plus was developed here...

The automatic tranny is not a strong one, and allegedly would not handle anything over 200hp

Martin

James Espey wrote:

> Last I read on the twin-turbo setup from Eleanor Rogers is that is was
> running about $6500, not including installation. There was an article in DW
> a few months back about the "Dyno Days" that included turbo and supercharged
> cars.
>
> Another option to consider the engine upgrade from DeLorean Motor
> Company...it can be installed by Paul Windsor at Wingray in Liverpool. We
> almost installed one in Stian Birkelands car prior to Eurofest, but he
> decided there were other things he preferred to have done on his car first.
>
> The engine upgrade can be performed to your existing engine or to a new
> engine.
>
> I expect you'll read more comments on this engine on the DML after our open
> house as we will have one each of the automatic and 5-speeds available for
> evaluations and test drives at the event.
>
> Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.
>
> James Espey
> DeLorean Motor Company
> Houston, Texas
>
> 281/568-9573
> 800/USA-DMC1
> http://www.delorean.com
>
>
> >> Have any of the UK DeLoreans had either a twin turbo or a super
> >> charger fitted and if so who, what, where and how much did it cost?
> >> I saw the single turbo at Eurofest and the owner, I forget his name
> >> sorry!, said that it made quite a difference. In the DeLorean world
> >> magazine there is often an advert for the twin turbo at the back
> > but
> >> I have yet to see one of hear if it is any good.
>
>
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