Re: [DML] Re: Transmissions (was upgrade paths)

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

Just to add to Dave's post here: Firstly, I too suffered the "undoing 
nut" problem and suspect it was the reason for my car's very low mileage 
when sold as a non running project car with 2353 miles on it.

BUT, the "breaking input shafts" problem is limited solely to the 
DeLorean, even given all the other high performance cars with this 
gearbox. Why? Because the final drive on the DeLorean is lower. This 
puts more strain on the transmission, and the weakest point would seem 
to be the input shaft.

Kit car fanatics over here have been breaking Renault 30's for years 
because of the versatility of the engine and drivetrain, AND the fact 
that the gearbox can handle so much - in excess of 500hp without any 
problems.... The R30 has a higher final drive. The gearbox is identical 
except its crown gear is on the other side for front wheel drive.

It was all the economy drive in the DeLorean's design that left us with 
amaemic power form a very capable engine, and a gearbox that's got 
ratios that would normally be found in a diesel. You can do something 
about both. DMCH have sorted out a better engine and exhaust - why not 
raise the final drive and give yourself better acceleration at the same 
time as relieving some of the load off your stock transmission's input 
shaft? The parts are still available.

Martin
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Dave Swingle wrote:

> The only person I've heard of truly snapping input shafts is the guy 
> who was at Memphis with the 350 Chevy engine in the car - and based 
> on his driving style it was not completely surprising. I have to 
> admit that it is impressive to see a DMC smoke the tires on dry 
> pavement, however. That fact that he could do this more than once 
> without breaking things was impressive too. 
>
> Dave S