Re: [DML] DMC houston video question

["therealdmcvegas" <dmcvegas@xxxxxxx>]

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Soma576@xxxx wrote:
> Not sure what the current status is, but I don't think polution
standards are 
> a problem. they would of course use the same PRV engine, which in
proper tune 
> passes the strictest CA emissions tests with flying colors -
impressive, 
> especially for how old it is.
> 
> Andy

For a 1981 spec DeLorean, yeah, it shouldn't have any problem with
meeting emissions standards. The problem is is that VERY few people
would want to put down allot of money, for the same 130bhp powerplant.
If they were to use PRVs, they'd have to at least have the new engine
upgrade that DMCH has. DMCH says that their new exhaust system is 50
state leagal, but that's holding it to 1981/82/83 standards. Who knows
how it would compare to modern day standards.

If it's a limited production vehicle, then it wouldn't be subject to
government crash tests. They leave that responsability up to the
manufacturer. I believe that airbag requirements are even excluded.

The biggest thing of all isn't safety, nor even emissions. A freshly
manufactured car is subject to DOT standards at the time it's
completion. So that means it might need an OBD-II system grafted into
it (who knows if there are low-production exemptions), which means
lots of new sensors, and totally new fuel delivery system, etc. Maybe
Delphi has something universal that could easily be used? But in any
case, the expense of a new car would come more from the fitting of
modern parts, than it ever would to cover reproduction of old ones.

-Robert
vin 6585 "X"








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