[DMCForum] Correction: DMCH in latest issue of Forbes... (Slow PRV Performance)

["content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Oops, I meant to say "more than" 3:1 and 2:1 (don't know the exact
UN-1 specs, but seem to remember 1st was right at 3:1 and 2nd was
close to 2:1).

Bill Robertson
#5939

>--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "content22207" <brobertson@xxxx> wrote:
> Actually there are numerous variations of even the same basic block
> (low compression, normally aspirated, 2.8 liter) running around. On
> the top end, some are carbureted (thank you very much) and some are
> European spec K Jet, both of which yield a richer fuel/air mixture
> (stock F series is metered lean for economy and emissions). On the
> bottom end, there are a myriad of exhaust setups (converterless stock,
> dual with and without converters, headers vs manifolds, custom single,
> etc).
> 
> Don't forget the controversy whether high voltage ignition, which some
> DeLo's are running, increases performance. I've also seen pictures of
> DeLo's with capacitive ignition. 
> 
> And of course manual vs automatic transmission can make a world of
> difference. Stock DeLo 5 speed is also geared higher than its European
> counterpart. Don't know how much time would be lost in the shift, but
> acceleration would be faster with 1st and 2nd gears less than 3:1
and 2:1.
> 
> Bill Robertson
> #5939
> 
> >--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "lakelanier20" <derek4567@xxxx> wrote:
> > Oh man.  Alright, obviously no offense here, as we all have the same 
> > engine, but damn, that looks soooooooo sloooooowwww!!!!!  Geez!
> > 
> > -Derek
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > 
> > --- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "therealdmcvegas" <dmcvegas@xxxx> 
> > wrote:
> > > > Here is the proof:
> > > 
> > > http://members.cox.net/dmcvegas/delorean2.wmv
> > > 
> > > > 
> > > -Robert
> > > 
> > > 
> > > 
> > > --- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "timnagin" <timnagin@xxxx> wrote:
> > > > You couldn't have planned the 18.88 time if you had wanted to. 
> > > > 
> > > > Greg

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