[DMCForum] Re: Eagle Premier PRV.
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[DMCForum] Re: Eagle Premier PRV.
- From: "therealdmcvegas" <dmcvegas@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 01 Jun 2005 02:17:41 -0000
So it's just the cams then, and not a thing to do with the oil
passages? So if I install a set of heads off of a Volvo 260, or 760
with K-Jetronic, and install the DeLorean cams, I won't have a problem
with lubrication then?
-Robert
--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "cartermartin" <cartermartin@xxxx> wrote:
> Robert,
>
> I would still reccommend the B280 vs the B28. The soft cam issue was
> solved on the B280 (1987 and later). The LH Jettronic FI Is great
> too. Maybe lookd for a donor car (87 and later 760 or 780) in good
> shape.
>
> Carter
>
> --- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "therealdmcvegas" <dmcvegas@xxxx>
> wrote:
> > I've thought about a rebuilt PRV, but I have serious concerns about
> > the quality of work, seeing as how the PRV isn't a conventional
> > engine. I worry that my cash may just be thrown out the window, if
> > they screw it up. And my concerns are really rebuffed on this,
> after
> > I can't find anyone online who sells rebuilt PRV engines.
> >
> > At this point, I'd rather do either a swap, or piecemeal one
> together.
> >
> > -Robert
> >
> >
> >
> > --- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "cartermartin" <cartermartin@xxxx>
> > wrote:
> > > Robert,
> > >
> > > Have you thought about a rebuilt engine? There is an engine
> > rebuilder
> > > in Houston that has B280s and maybe B28s PRVs. When I looked they
> > > were about $3k but after looking at used car replacements it
> would
> > be
> > > worth it.
> > >
> > > I'm certain i'm going to do the heads on my PRV. Ran into a
> fellow
> > > here in town who has done a couple. I think as long as the heads
> > > are'nt warped it's possible.
> > >
> > > Anyway in the meantime i'm in '90 Miata. ZOOM-ZOOM!!!
> > >
> > > Carter
> > >
> > > --- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "therealdmcvegas"
> <dmcvegas@xxxx>
> > > wrote:
> > > > Hence my problem, since I've got blown heads. Otherwise, I'd
> just
> > > > consider swapping crank shafts along with the cams, for an odd-
> > fire
> > > 3
> > > > litre, if not just leave the engine in place.
> > > >
> > > > Now, when you say that it would need an adaptor plate, what are
> > we
> > > > talking about here. More specificly, what does it need to adapt
> > to?
> > > Are
> > > > the ports on the heads misaligned to the manifold? Does the
> > > manifold
> > > > simply have no holes to bolt into?
> > > >
> > > > -Robert
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Martin Gutkowski <martin@xxxx>
> > > wrote:
> > > > > therealdmcvegas wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > > Will the K-Jet manifold mount to this motor?
> > > > >
> > > > > Not without adapter plates, if it's the same as the renault
> > > 3litre
> > > > engines
> > > > >
> > > > > You're better of fbolting the DeLorean heads to the eagle
> > block,
> > > then
> > > > > swapping the camshafts over - but the 3 litre engines have
> > bigger
> > > > valves
> > > > > and the LH can doesn't have the gear to drive the dizzy......
> > etc
> > > > >
> > > > > Martin
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