De Lorean EuroTec

Hi All

I wanted to get your opinions on what engine go nicely into the De, Ive heard of Corvette and Toyota Camry engines etc but didn't know which one was best and the easiest to fit/convert

mec

I wonder if an old Renault espace v6 engine would go in?

VW turbo VR6 goes in quite nicely:

http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?7884- ... 6-DeLorean

Bonus points for keeping the mighty auto

what about V8s ?

mec wrote:what about V8s ?

Would think you'd get all manner of things to go in, but if your going big power, don't forget the brakes & suspension to go with it.
Can you imagine, even 300bhp in a D'
Truly terrifying, IMO

Your engine blown up mec? Didn't put it in first gear on the A12 did you

Just stick with the asthmatic ant , like Julian says
They don't handle that well and they don't stop like modern cars IMO
TT

Easiest to fit convert is going to be one of the later PRVs, like the turbo ones from the Thema but good luck finding one. And still, not easy.

Something like the VW VR6 or Chevy LS1 (V8) would be epic, but reckon on a year's worth of solid engineering work!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tJ0KlyUqpE

TT has a very good point

LS1 and VR6 would be great, those are both really hi-spec installations. Love em.

Tho the DeLotus is also nice. Plenty of go, but I am not really sure how good and engine that is.

The scimitar guys have put a Lexus V8 and also a 3.6 Straight 6 from a 2002 TVR Tamora.

Lexus V8 4.0 quad cam 32 valve V8 basic dimensions:
Length : 655 mm
Height : 610 mm
Width: 620 mm
Weight : 177Kg (minus starter & flywheel)
Power : 256BHP -305BHP


TVR info -->

http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/view ... 75#p269992

(tho maybe too long for a D???)

Cheers, I like this thread. (Tho I do agree with points made about brakes and suspension!!)

a

The best engine install I have ever seen in a D was Robert in Las Vegas with a Lotus v8 lump, very nice job and a great choice IMHO


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk