[DMCForum] Re: De Lorean for sale...

["lotusshaney" <daniel.shane@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I know that the standard V8 only puts out around 350 BHP but I know where I=
 can get a 
race prepared one that was knocking out around the 550 BHP mark.

I know that's going way over the top, I think around 200 BHP should be ok a=
nd I'm sure 
that is achievable with the PRV V6.

Dan

--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Jim Strickland <ihaveanaccount@xxxx> wrote=
:
> 550hp?  the 3.5L lotus V8 TT only generated 350hp.  Maybe you're thinking=

> GT1 or something.
> 
> I don't think this swap is a particularly good idea.  I probably know
> better than anyone what HP the Delorean should and should NOT have.  I've=

> said it before and will again- I wouldn't aim higher than 300hp without
> serious thought to the suspension (and the strength of the frame).  Also,=

> wouldn't consider more than 400lb engine unless you want to pull
> wheelies.  
> 
> Some on the DML have argued that swapping up from 130hp is unnecessary,
> but I draw the line a little higher.  It's for the same reason though- if=

> you want a faster car, just go buy a faster car.  At 300HP, the Delorean
> is almost as fast as a ferrari modena in a straight line.  Unless you
> never plan on turning, you will need thousands in suspension upgrades-
> shocks, springs, and appropriately sized rims&tires.
> 
> Only because I've been there, aim for 250-300hp or buy a different car!
> 
> Jim
> 
> 
> On Tue, 25 May 2004 21:12:03 -0000 "lotusshaney"
> <daniel.shane@xxxx> writes:
> > Yep the Esprit from the SE onwards has used the Renault box and that 
> > is why they have 
> > stopped making them as Renault have stopped making the gearboxes.
> > 
> > I've only ever seen one De Lorean up-close, but I think that I could 
> > get both the V8 Engine 
> > and The Renault box in with little trouble.
> > 
> > I'm going to have to use the Lotus supplied Renault box as the 
> > internals have been treated 
> > to strengthen them as the little V8 put's out around 550 BHP and I 
> > think I might destroy a 
> > normal box.
> > 
> > This is all in the future, very apt for the car, as the first thing 
> > I need to do is get one first.
> > 
> > I'm sure the PRV V6 must be tunable to something decent first before 
> > I start transplanting 
> > engines. But If not then a V8 might be the way to go.
> > 
> > Dan
> > 
> > --- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Martin Gutkowski <martin@xxxx> 
> > wrote:
> > > 
> > > 
> > > Jim Strickland wrote:
> > > > DAAAAAAMMMN.  I'm horrified to have found that the $80k-$90k 
> > esprit V8
> > > > still use a renault gearbox.  
> > > 
> > > Look          at         the           final         drive       
> > ratio
> > > 
> > > > 
> > > > Here's a pic of a 1994 Esprit S4, anyone recognize the 
> > transmission?
> > > 
> > > It's a UN1. it always was a UN1, and it always will be a UN1. 
> > Internally 
> > > identical to our DeLorean 369 boxes, apart from the final drive, 
> > which 
> > > is lower and puts less stress on the input shaft........ I've been 
> > 
> > > saying this for bloody ages
> > > 
> > > Martin
> > 
> > 
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