Re: [DML] Legend Turbo question

[Marc Levy <malevy_nj@xxxxxxxxx>]

His name was Fred Dellis.  

The Twin Turbo project was well along when DMC went
out of business, taking Legend with them (DMC owed
Legend lots of money).

As you could tell from Fred's talk, this was NOT a
bolt on kit.  Many of the engine internals were
replaced with custom parts.  To rebuild a DeLorean
engine with standard parts is an expensive
undertaking, now add in the cost of the custom parts,
turbos, new intake, intercoolers, ect..  The cost
would limit the number of customers to the point where
it would not be profitable.

As far as recreating it "from the specs", I have found
that Fred keeps this information very close and has
been careful to limit what information becomes public.
 Having also spoken to someone else who worked for
Fred @ Legend Industries, they had the same
reservations.  I am not exactly sure why 20 years
later they are still protecting the "company secrets",
but have to respect their wishes.

I am confident that someone could build a "Legend
Copy" engine, but the cost would make it impractical. 
With money, you can do just about anything.  But if
you have that kind of money, just make me an offer and
buy the real thing!

Why did you not ask this question @ the show?  There
was plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

--- bluemax86 <massimot@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
<SNIP>
> The question is, why was it never offered as an
> aftermarket kit if it
> was so good and also after all that money and
> research that went into
> it. Could someone recreate one today from the
> original specs?
> 
> Max
> 



	
		
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