auto trans

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<As with other tranny swaps for the DeLorean, it would be necessary 
<to find a way to reverse its gearing. I believe this has never been 
<done successfully with that particular gearbox, but a creative 
<person who undertook such a project might create a very unique and 
<luxurious DeLorean.

Some time ago I located a dealer in the UK that sold new automatic 
transmissions for about 1200 UKPounds. According to them this 
included the transaxle, transmission unit, and computer. I was also 
told that they would reverse the ring gear to allow the reverse 
installation for about 200 UKPounds. At the time this meant I could 
get a brand new trans set up for around $2,500. I guess you would 
have to take a leap of faith...warranty repairs would pose a 
problem! 

I'll have to look up my research but I know Renault had a car they 
never imported that used the same trans. I have a picture of the 
engine compartment of this car and other than a power steering belt 
set up the engine looks identical down to the air filter housing. I 
do not know if this is the Premier engine or not. This Renault was 
also available in turbo form.

My trans stopped giving me problems but when it eventually fails I 
plan to do more research along this route. 

There is a 4 speed automatic that would bolt up but would require 
modifications to make it work. I forgot what the modifications 
were. I think maybe it was an electric shift..dunno..

Jeff