Re: [doc] 170hp DeLorean engine

["paul omalley" <paulo242526@xxxx>]

hi martin,
im living in ireland and just wondering if you have the part number for 
the mechanical advance as i have a 2.5 engine that i feel might have the 
correct one. also have you any of the other part numbers
. i have the new s steel exhaust so i want to use it to the full.
thanks paul o malley.


> From: Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>
> Reply-To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [doc] 170hp DeLorean engine
> Date: Wed, 30 Jul 2003 22:00:55 +0100
>
> Just a quick word, and thanks to Steve for the kind words.
>
> The DeLorean's engine is internally identical to the Volvo 2849cc PRV's.
> It has metering and ignition systems common to the B28F US-spec Volvo
> engine. Over here in England/europe, the B28E was the equivalent and did
> not have a Lambda system, nor did it have a catlytic converter. The
> mechanical ignition advance has a different curve and the metering head
> and control pressure regulator are different to account for the lack of
> Lambda and the fuelling curve compliments the ignition timing. The B28E
> engine put out 170bhp from stock. It is to this version that we
> converted Steve's engine. Whether it puts 170bhp on the road will be
> affected by the exhaust system, which on Steve's car now has no
> catalytic converter, but a standard back box. It definitely has a
> completely new sound (even compared to a de-catted stock engine) with a
> lovely rasp. Not a patch on what the stainless steel exhaust would give
> it, but I think Steve has his eye on one next :-)
>
> Martin
>
> Stephen Strelczak wrote:
>
> >Hello All,
> >
> >	A little word from Stevo in leafy, loafy Bath. My right hooker, Lola, 
> has been driving in rather a special way since Martin and Daves excellent 
> 170HP conversion.
> >

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