[DML] Re: Turbo PRV.
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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
> >
> >
> >  
> >








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