[DML] RE: engine swap

[Jim Strickland <ihaveanaccount@xxxx>]

I don't think Walt was intentionally trying to spread misinformation or
attack anyone personally. One might make the same argument that you're
spreading misinformation by saying it handles better? What's your proof?

Personally, I believe that a lighter car handles better than the same car
heavier. I also believe that a car with a front/rear ratio closer to 50/50
handles better than one with ratios at the extremes. By 'handling', I'm
referring to maximum lateral acceleration. This has little to do with
engine horsepower.

I was particularly surprised when I found the lateral acceleration numbers
for the Delorean... For a car that's so rear-weight biases, it handles very
well- Go Lotus!

Jim.
153freakin7

PS. I'd be very interested in finding out the lateral acceleration
capabilities of the different Delorean mods- The 4.3L vortec, the small
block Chevy, the rover v8, the northstar, and a stock. We need a place to
test- anyone own a race track? Anyone live on a cul-de-sac? :)



------Original Message------
From: Darryl Tinnerstet <darryl@xxxx>
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: March 2, 2001 4:29:14 AM GMT
Subject: [DML] RE: engine swap


> I've heard complaints that the
> weight of a steel block engine can affect the handling.

Complaints from who - anyone who has actually done it