[DML] Re: Performance

["Phil F" <delorean@xxxx>]

Well I'm not an expert on turbos, but I do know that the classic American
phrase "Size Matters," well it does matter. If you would like some low-end
power then the thing to do is to get smaller turbos.

-Phil
philf@xxxx
----- Original Message -----
From: "Shannon Larratt" <toys@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, February 19, 2000 10:40 AM
Subject: [DML] Re: Performance


> At 19/02/2000 07:39 AM -0600, you wrote:
> >The twin turbo kit will not get you 250 HP. We dyno tested a turbo
equiped
> >D last year and it was making about 200 HP at best. The exact numbers
will
> >be in the next issue of DeLorean World.
> >
> >The turbo only affected driving power above 55 MPH. It did not add to
> >much performance for street driving.
>
> In addition, having dug up some pricing, it looks like upgrading this
engine
> will cost me almost as much as a swap.
>
> I realize that there's a lot to be said for building on the original
engine,
> but the reliability of a well-chosen swap would be nice... What are my
options
> as far as the "easier" choices? Does anyone make adaptor plates for this
> transmission (the 5-speed) or will I have to fabricate one?
>
> What is the current weight and size of that engine? Does it rotate in the
> standard location?
>
> Shannon
>
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