[DMCForum] Re: 24valve 3.0 PRV

["John Dore" <dmcjohn@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Chris,
One more question, where are they availible as new from, and how much 
are they?
Thanks,
John

--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Christophe Vieira" <88mph@xxxx> 
wrote:
> 
> Hello all,
> 
> I'm new on this list so a little presentation : my name is 
> Christophe, I'm 32 years old and I work as analyst programmer, I 
> live in France and I am the proud owner of VIN#04271.
> 
> Sure, replace the DeLorean engine with a 24v PRV is a good idea, I 
> plan myself to make this swap with some improvements. These engines 
> are common here but this kind of engine was usually mounted on 
> touring cars so they usualy have a high mileage. These are still 
> available as new.
> 
> Some little problems :
> 1) The 24v PRV is installed crosswise instead of lengthwise.
> 2) The engine mount is different (suspended), must keep the 
original 
> one.
> 2) The gearbox is almost on the side of the engine, not like the 
> DeLorean.
> 
> But the swap is possible, not inexpensive but possible...
> 
> Not all Peugeot 605 or Citroën XM have the 24v engine, only models 
> from 1990 to 1997 for both. Before, they have 12v and after the 
> engine is at 60°, not 90°.
> 
> Best very regards from France,
> 
> Chris.
> 
> --- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "John Dore" <dmcjohn@xxxx> wrote:
> > 
> > Hi lads,
> > I'm planning on putting a more modern PRV engine in my car, the 
> > engine from a Peugeot 605, which is a 200bhp EFI 24valve 3.0 PRV. 
> > After putting a free flow exhaust on it, it should reach 
hopefully 
> > 210 to 215 bhp. What do you think?!
> > Thanks,
> > John

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