When the Volvo version of the PRV-6 was selected for the DeLorean it was realized that the engine was too tall for the existing engine compartment. A new crankcase was designed to off set the oil pan which allowed the engine to sit several inches lower on the frame. There are many other modifications required when attempting a Volvo retrofit. Because of the availability of new factory original DeLorean PRV's retrofitting is not cost effective. DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com> ---------- > From: Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxx> > > 1986 Peugeot what?? > > I remember some back issues that stated the Volvo PRV-6 will NOT fit in > to the DMC due to a problem with the oil pan. I could never figure out > why you cant just swap the oil pan, but I guess someone out there has > tried it. I wonder if the same is true with the Peugeot? Or maybe the > internals and heads can just be swapped. > > With all of the turbo configurations listed at the above web site making > 250+ HP (One is listed as 450HP!), it still bugs me that there is not a > better/more reliable turbo set up for the DeLorean. > > Robert Brandys wrote: > > > > The HP numbers are good. Actually the highest naturally asperated > > version of this engine could be found in the 1986 Puegot. This engine > > was rated at 186 HP. The intake induction system was upgraded and so > > was the cam shaft. > <SNIP>