Any word on if perhaps the Z7X & Z7W series of engines might possibly contain the same components as the Z7U? -Robert vin 6585 "X" --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Martin Gutkowski <martin@xxxx> wrote: > > I am fitting a Renault 25 turbo engine to my DeLorean. Although on the > face of it it's quite dissimilar, with the use of an aftermarket > distributorless ECU, the whole engine can be rebuilt identical to a > DeLorean's (sump, crank case, timing cover, water pump, AC etc), the > only difference will be the top of the engine with a much smaller intake > manifold, single large throttle body sitting flat on the top centre, and > a dirty great Garrett T3 at the back. > > The other day I was talking to an old-timer at our Renault supplier. He > went all misty eyed at the thought of a 25 turbo saying that "we never > managed to get it to top out. We ran out of road at 148 and it was still > pulling...". > > On the inside, the Z7U (25 turbo ) engine is quite different, with > forged pistons, sodium cooled valves, an even fire crank and 2458cc, but > externally it's still a PRV. You can basically build it however you like. > > Martin > > stainlessilusion wrote: > > > > >Okay so now that the talk of turbos has been thrown around the list > >for a while-I'm pretty interested. Can anyone recommend a what brand > >turbos are the best for the PRV, any model numbers-brands, what > >additional parts are needed/recommended, etc. If anyone could give me > >any information at all I'd appreciate it (on or off list). I already > >know I should change my pistons and the like, but I don't know > >EVERYTHING there is to know about turbos-thats where I hope some help > >from you guys comes in. Thanks guys----Dani B. #5003 > > > > > > > > To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/