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Re: How Cool is this, gota be my Fav De so Far

Postby Dan 6511 » Mon Nov 02, 2015 4:57 am

Yeah I think doing the swap would be more fun than actually driving it ;)
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Re: How Cool is this, gota be my Fav De so Far

Postby delorean12uk » Mon Nov 02, 2015 8:06 am

Dan 6511 wrote:Yeah I think doing the swap would be more fun than actually driving it ;)


I'm like that, I prefer working on it than driving it, that's the enjoyment for me as well. I like those wheels as well!!! does anyone know where they come from???

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Re: How Cool is this, gota be my Fav De so Far

Postby mec » Mon Nov 02, 2015 11:55 am

i think the wheels were made by DMC Houston weren't they in a limited batch ?? Someone correct me if i got it wrong
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Re: How Cool is this, gota be my Fav De so Far

Postby delorean12uk » Mon Nov 02, 2015 12:14 pm

mec wrote:i think the wheels were made by DMC Houston weren't they in a limited batch ?? Someone correct me if i got it wrong


well there probably on lock down as well then!!!
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Re: How Cool is this, gota be my Fav De so Far

Postby mec » Mon Nov 02, 2015 12:47 pm

lock down ?
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Re: How Cool is this, gota be my Fav De so Far

Postby Dangermouse » Mon Nov 02, 2015 2:51 pm

Ed took that car to the drag strip when it was done:




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Re: How Cool is this, gota be my Fav De so Far

Postby delorean12uk » Mon Nov 02, 2015 3:14 pm

Impressive you tube footage, but if it had been auto it would probably gone better than that !!! :lol:


mec wrote:lock down ?

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Re: How Cool is this, gota be my Fav De so Far

Postby Dangermouse » Mon Nov 02, 2015 3:46 pm

They are Martin G.'s wheels btw
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Re: How Cool is this, gota be my Fav De so Far

Postby Dangermouse » Mon Nov 02, 2015 3:47 pm

Full specs:

Engine:

- 1995 Toyota Supra 2JZ-GTE 3.0 liter turbo charged inline 6 cylinder engine (400 horsepower at the wheels, 15 psi boost)
- Mini laptop for engine management system
- Late model USDM Toyota Supra Camshafts
- Stock bottom end with a rebuilt head
- 1995 Toyota 4Runner pressure plate
- Custom 6 puck fermatic clutch disc
- 9.5" Fidanza friction surface (newer model)
- Serpentine belt, Gatorback 4060747 or 6PK1897
- New seals
- New timing belt
- Turbo upgrade & boost gauge
- Water to air intercooler with front mounted heat exchanger
- Steel headgasket
- ARP head bolts

Transmission:

- Stock DeLorean transaxle
- Quaife limited slip differential
- Toby Peterson's shaft coupler
- Driveshaft shop custom 1000hp axles
- Wilwood 3/4" pull type slave cylinder (P/N 260-1333)
- Wilwood clutch master (P/N 260-6087)

EFI:

- 1995 6-speed JDM Toyota Supra ECU
- AEM F/IC-6 Piggyback EMS
- Digital RPM relay
- Bosch 044 fuel pump

Brakes:

- 11" vented and slotted brake rotors front and rear
- "Hi Spec Motorsport" 4 piston aluminum race brake calipers
- Stainless steel brake & clutch lines
- 4 pot brake conversion kit

Suspension & Wheels:

- DMCH springs
- upgraded gas shocks front and rear
- Toby Peterson's trailing arm bolts (Toby TABs)
- "Big Wheel" set from Martin Gutkowski (17" front and 18" rear wheels)
- Adjustable rear lower control arms
- Front lower control arm stiffener brackets

Fuel:

- Stainless AN-6 fuel lines
- Bosch 044 fuel pump (700 hp capable)

Cooling System:

- Three core brass radiator
- New water pump
- All silicone cooling hoses
- Dual fan fix

Misc:

- Chris Nicholson refinished stainless steel bodywork
- Restored interior
- Tinted windows
- Toyota Supra A/C compressor
- Alpine CD player/radio
- Digital door lock module
- Momo racing steering wheel
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Re: How Cool is this, gota be my Fav De so Far

Postby bandit » Mon Nov 02, 2015 5:56 pm

Dangermouse wrote:They are Martin G.'s wheels btw


Oh shit, steer clear of those then!
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