Re: [DML] Alternate Transmission 97™ Delorean Time Machine

["J. Ben Boatright" <tahoe98@xxxx>]

Thanks for the details Bob. I am seriously considering going to
something like this (if I can find all of the parts). Just a
couple of other questions: 

1. Do you know of any "aftermarket" computers for the
transmission. For instance, does Felpro make one that might
work. 
2. I know that you used a Rover engine. Could you tell me what
the model is/what donor vehicle it might come out of. 

Thanks again.

Ben Boatright 
VIN 10115

--- Bob Brandys <oehcs@xxxx> wrote:
> The 4 speed automatic overdrive transmission in the 97?
> Delorean Time
> Machine is the next generation ZF transmission., The D used
> the ZF 3 ,
> I used the ZF 4. The actual model number is 4 HP 22 E. The 4
> means 4
> speeds, the HP mean hydrodralic clutch pressure, the 22 is the
> clutch
> diameter and horsepower capability and the E means electroninc
> selenoid
> control.
> 
> The transmission is from an 89 Porsche Carrara. It included
> the torque
> converter and bellhousing( a must get part) and the shift
> lever which
> fits the D almost perfectly. Also get the starter.
> 
> Cost s/b about $3,000 -3,500.
> 
> the most challeging part of this transmission is the computer
> to control
> it. I had Felpro build me a custom one. because this trans
> is wired
> opposite of american cars. Common positive switching grounds.
> 
> However, if i was to do this again I would rewire the trans to
> a
> negative common just like American transmission and use the
> readily
> availabe after market computers. about $1,000.
> 
> Next you need the custom adapter plate from Kennedy
> engineering about
> $400. to mate the trans to the engine.
> 
> Next you need custom brackets to mount the trans in the car. 
> You have
> to get rid of the manual trans brackets on the frame.
> 
> Next you need to install a transmission cooler and the high
> pressure
> lines to the front of the car. Add abou $250.
> 
> Lastly, you need to supply the labor for installation. 
> probably about
> 80 hours.
> 
> It a big job, but the 4 gears a really fun to play with and if
> mated to
> a V-8 you will challenge the best of them out there.!!!
> 
> bob
> 
> 
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