Re: GM Engine

["Richard Cutter" <dmc_power@xxxx>]

Hello Blake....

I have been working with engine conversions for many years, mainly in the 
Pontiac Fiero. In these cars my choice is the 3800 S/C but when
it came around to the Delorean I chose the Cadillac Northstar. Being
an aluminum block/heads it replaces the old 2.8 PRV with only 35 lbs
addition in weight. This is far less than the 3800 would be...

Also the 3800 has far higher low end torque than the N* and would be
harder on the transmission. Looking at the spec. sheets they are a
close match but in the car you can tell a large differance. The DMC
transmission ( as does any ) is sensitive to torque loading and the
lesser amount at low RPM will allow longer transmission life.

Since I completed the conversion about 2 years ago G/M has produced a
V-6 version of the N* and is a far better match to the DMC.
The N* is almost ( watch the strong replies come in ) over-kill for
it at 300 hp. The 210 hp out of the 3.5 TOHC V6 Version, lighter weight
( 50 or more lbs.) and shorter length will make it ideal ( my opinion )

See my web page at www.americancustomeng.com

By the way my DMC with the N* is driven almost daily....

I hope this helped a little

Rich Cutter


> From: "Blake Grover" <blakeistheman@xxxx>
>
> Hi,
> I'm going to be converting my Delorean's engine over to a 3.8 GM engine 
> and I was wondering if you had any tips for me when I convert mine over. 
> How do you get the engine to hook up to the transmission? IF you have any 
> suggestions I would appreciate it.
>
> Thanks!
> Blake Grover


_________________________________________________________________
Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp