[DML] Re: New DeLorean Owner...Old engine blown...Help me make decision

["David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The least expensive option would be to go with an origional PRV
engine. Around $5k. It does not have to be the one the car was built
with. There is no "matching numbers". The next higher price would be
with DMCH's performance engine. An engine swap to any other kind of
motor is going to cost at least twice as much and take a whole lot
longer to do. The automatic trans will not live very long with any
kind of upgraded engine, it can't take the horsepower. Doing an engine
swap means a lot of custom made parts, rewiring the car, changing the
weight bias and handling, and on and on. You also must document
everything carefully so it can be serviced in the future. If you have
the time and money go for it but if you have ANY doubts it is probably
safer to stay as stock as you can. Doing an engine swap does not
always make the car worth more. A lot depends on how it is done. If
you do an engine swap do not count on getting all of your investment
back. All of the Delorean venders sell door struts, you may also need
a torsion bar adjustment.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "brandelorean" <brandelorean@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi Everyone!
> 
> Since I was a little kid, I knew I wanted a DeLorean and I finally 
> have one!  I decided to purchase a 1981 DeLorean that is in need of 
> some much needed TLC.  The body is in great condition, but the 
> engine seems to be the only issue.  A mechanic blew out the original 
> engine several years ago and a new mechanic tried to place a 1992 
> Eagle Premiere Engine in the vehicle.  I recently hoisted the engine 
> out of the car and noticed that there is a decent amount of rust and 
> the engine will probably require some major cleaning to get it 
> working.  My question is this...Since I got the car for a really low 
> price and it doesn't have the original engine (who knows where the 
> mechanic trashed it)...Should I place a 1997 V8 Twin Turbo Lotus 
> Engine (Currently in contact with a seller for a good price) or 
> should I try to resurrect the old '92 Eagle Premiere Engine that was 
> attempted?  The original automatic transmission seems in decent 
> condition and the car only had around 26k miles on it.  I can easily 
> ge...








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