[DML] Re: Volvo engine -- yea or nea?

["DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxx>]

When the Volvo version of the PRV-6 was selected for the DeLorean it was
realized that the engine was too tall for the existing engine compartment.
A new crankcase was designed to off set the oil pan which allowed the
engine to sit several inches lower on the frame. 

There are many other modifications required when attempting a Volvo
retrofit.

Because of the availability of new factory original DeLorean PRV's
retrofitting is not cost effective.

DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>

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> From: Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxx>
> 
> 1986 Peugeot what??
> 
> I remember some back issues that stated the Volvo PRV-6 will NOT fit in
> to the DMC due to a problem with the oil pan. I could never figure out
> why you cant just swap the oil pan, but I guess someone out there has
> tried it. I wonder if the same is true with the Peugeot? Or maybe the
> internals and heads can just be swapped.
> 
> With all of the turbo configurations listed at the above web site making
> 250+ HP (One is listed as 450HP!), it still bugs me that there is not a
> better/more reliable turbo set up for the DeLorean. 
> 
> Robert Brandys wrote:
> > 
> > The HP numbers are good. Actually the highest naturally asperated
> > version of this engine could be found in the 1986 Puegot. This engine
> > was rated at 186 HP. The intake induction system was upgraded and so
> > was the cam shaft.
> <SNIP>