Thanks for the details Bob. I am seriously considering going to something like this (if I can find all of the parts). Just a couple of other questions: 1. Do you know of any "aftermarket" computers for the transmission. For instance, does Felpro make one that might work. 2. I know that you used a Rover engine. Could you tell me what the model is/what donor vehicle it might come out of. Thanks again. Ben Boatright VIN 10115 --- Bob Brandys <oehcs@xxxx> wrote: > The 4 speed automatic overdrive transmission in the 97? > Delorean Time > Machine is the next generation ZF transmission., The D used > the ZF 3 , > I used the ZF 4. The actual model number is 4 HP 22 E. The 4 > means 4 > speeds, the HP mean hydrodralic clutch pressure, the 22 is the > clutch > diameter and horsepower capability and the E means electroninc > selenoid > control. > > The transmission is from an 89 Porsche Carrara. It included > the torque > converter and bellhousing( a must get part) and the shift > lever which > fits the D almost perfectly. Also get the starter. > > Cost s/b about $3,000 -3,500. > > the most challeging part of this transmission is the computer > to control > it. I had Felpro build me a custom one. because this trans > is wired > opposite of american cars. Common positive switching grounds. > > However, if i was to do this again I would rewire the trans to > a > negative common just like American transmission and use the > readily > availabe after market computers. about $1,000. > > Next you need the custom adapter plate from Kennedy > engineering about > $400. to mate the trans to the engine. > > Next you need custom brackets to mount the trans in the car. > You have > to get rid of the manual trans brackets on the frame. > > Next you need to install a transmission cooler and the high > pressure > lines to the front of the car. Add abou $250. > > Lastly, you need to supply the labor for installation. > probably about > 80 hours. > > It a big job, but the 4 gears a really fun to play with and if > mated to > a V-8 you will challenge the best of them out there.!!! > > bob > > > > > > Before posting messages or replies, see the posting policy > rules at: > www.dmcnews.com/Admin/rules.html > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please > address: > moderator@xxxx > > > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Photos - 35mm Quality Prints, Now Get 15 Free! http://photos.yahoo.com/