[DML] Re: Engine for sale and bellhousing question

["Duke" <at88mph@xxxx>]

Thanks to everyone for all the information! I'll give everyone some more
info on my project. I am using a Vortech V6. Originally about 1 1/2 years
ago, I wanted to go with a TPI 350 (L98) but that would have been extremely
hard with the stock transmission being rated at only 250 hp and also weight
distribution. I don't know of any other transmission that I could go with
so I've decided to stick with the stock one (which is an automatic) The
Vortech seems to be almost the same size as the Volvo, but another problem I
am facing, other than the belhousing, is the oil pan on the Vortech. Other
than that, I think the Vortech is quite a good engine of choice. It's rated
at 220 hp, it's very dependable, and its a Chevy engine so I can go to any
parts house or mechanic to have it worked on. I don't know of anyone that
has done an engine swap with a automatic going to a chevy engine. I've
talked with Daryl Tennerset quite a few times and he is a great source of
information, however, his D is a 5 speed. If anyone that has an auto and
has done a chevy conversion could please contact me I would greatly
appreciate it. I already have started on taking out the engine again and
will, hopefully, be looking at finding a way to mount the engine to the
transmission and frame next weekend.


Once again, thanks to everyone who replied to my emails!,


Duke
> Doesn't the automatic transmission have an integral bellhousing with
> torque converter?
>
> You will have to make an adapter plate to fit it to the Chevy engine.
> There are a number of shops that specialize in this sort of thing, I will
> see if I can find you some of the information for it.
>
> Are you using a regular smallblock Chevy V8, or are you using a V6? If
> you use the V8 and tune it for power, keep in mind that the DeLorean
> automatic transmission can't really stand up to it. I think it's only
> good for about 250HP at the maximum.
>