Everything you've described has been done (except for the power steering I think) Some one contracted Dakota Digital to custom make a digital dash for the Delorean, American Custom engines has already installed a Northstar engine, front brakes at least have been updated with ventilated cross drilled brakes, etc.. Steve --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "vegascop1" <vegascop1@xxxx> wrote: > I am writing because I would like to receive some feedback. > I just purchased an 81 D and I love the car. After reading almost all > the tech's, specs, and everything else I came to the conclusion that > Delorean car can NOT stay in the past! I am going to push my D into > the future! How you ask? I am sick and tired of those little things > ie. I cant make a 3 point turning movement, cold start problems, hot > start problems, dash lights dont work, radio sucks...geeezes! The > technology in the early 80's wasnt as good as today, we all agree on > that. The D was the marvel of its time, I think we all agree on that > also, but we have moved! I will bring my car up to date with this > awesome technology. First is first. The Delorean needs a power plant > that can show the world that it can keep up if not beat cars of its > class like the Corvette or the Porshe. I am putting the all aluminum > 32 valve Northstar engine that produces 300hp stock and weighing only > 50lbs more (give or take few lbs). > With the 2700lb weight of the Delorean and 300hp engine I will expect > nothing less than at least 0-60 in 6 second flat, if not less! Next > the power steering has to be installed (sorry), need to think "high > speed, low drag", you dont see Ferrari without a power steering do > you? . ABS breaks is a must also. The dashboard lacks tons of > updates. The physical appearence will be redone up to the Lamborghini > looks (so beautiful) I am planning on installing the digital cluster > out of the 89 Corvette. Now thats what will make the car! I am > thinking about basically updating the D with Corvette's parts. My car > wont die in a museum somewhere but it will live and prosper with all > the other big boys on the streets. Whoever wants my engine let me > know, Im sure its still good and outdated, only 67K miles. > Thnx for reading and I didnt mean to offend anyone, but I think > someone had to say it. > Any comments, suggestions or questions feel free to e-mail me > VegasCop1@xxxx > > This car will be a very badd sleeper. > > Thnx, > Ski VIN 4649.