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
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Different Engines
by mec » Thu Jun 12, 2014 5:41 pm
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Re: Different Engines
by Admin-bloke » Thu Jun 12, 2014 8:50 pm
I wonder if an old Renault espace v6 engine would go in?
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Re: Different Engines
by Dangermouse » Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:49 pm
VW turbo VR6 goes in quite nicely:
http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?7884- ... 6-DeLorean
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Re: Different Engines
by mec » Thu Jun 12, 2014 10:14 pm
what about V8s ?
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Re: Different Engines
by bandit » Thu Jun 12, 2014 10:36 pm
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'
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Re: Different Engines
by Dan 6511 » Thu Jun 12, 2014 11:07 pm
Your engine blown up mec? Didn't put it in first gear on the A12 did you 
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Re: Different Engines
by tourettes tony » Thu Jun 12, 2014 11:11 pm
Just stick with the asthmatic ant , like Julian says
They don't handle that well and they don't stop like modern cars IMO
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They don't handle that well and they don't stop like modern cars IMO
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Re: Different Engines
by jerzybondov » Fri Jun 13, 2014 10:14 am
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
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
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Re: Different Engines
by andyd » Fri Jun 13, 2014 11:38 am
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!!)
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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!!)
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Re: Different Engines
by Chriss » Fri Jun 13, 2014 11:45 am
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
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