[DML] Re: Vortec swap & engine removal (kinda long)

["Scott" <OUTATIME@xxxx>]

Duke,

I am interested in what youve been doing, and appreciate it greatly.
I was wondering if weight would be an issue with the Delorean. Does
the 4.3 Vor-Tech weigh more. How do you compensate for this if so.
(new springs) What type of tranny will tote the Jr. Rod around. What
other modifications needed to be done to cradle the Chevrolet Thunder
in the Stainless Steel Wonder?

Sincerely,

Scott Duke (i have a good last name hehe, yes its real)
-----Original Message-----
From: Duke Bladorn <at88mph@xxxx>
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2000 7:48 PM
Subject: [DML] Re: Vortec swap & engine removal (kinda long)


>
>Gus,
>
>Removing the engine in the DeLorean is really simple. If I remember
>correctly, there are only 4 bolts to the bellhousing, 3 bolts on the
>flywheel, and the 2 motor mounts. Then just uplug the electrical
connectors
>from the panel and it comes right out. I was, however, using a friends air
>compressor to remove the bolts quickly. I also borrowed an engine hoist to
>make it easier. I started @ 11:32 and finished up @ 2:08. (Keeping a
>journal)
>
>I know the PRV upgrade from Houston is in the development stages now but
>there is also another consideration. What about the transmission? This
will
>(should) need to be upgraded as well. It's only rated for 250 hp and IMHO
>that's really pushing it. Most automatic owners will agree, the trans
>dosen't hold up well in stock trim. (of course, its usually related to the
>computer governor failure)
>
>Like I said, I'm not trying to start any flames but I'm going with the
Chevy
>because I've owned them and they have given me no problems. (Once again,
>this is just my opinion) 1. The Chevy Vortec 4.3 is a proven good engine.
>2. If anything goes wrong with it, there is a huge number of people who
>could help you (I know most DeLorean owners can relate to the "No way, I'm
>not touchin' a DeLorean) 3. Big aftermarket of performance parts 4.
>Starting out with more stock horsepower compared to 'modified' horsepower.
>
>Don't get me wrong, I'm very glad that Stephen is finally giving the stock
>engine the power it deserves, but when something goes wrong with the
>modified engine, it will be much harder and expensive to work on. Also, if
>you blow the engine in the DeLorean, you would pay at least $4,000 for a
new
>one or around $2,800 for a rebuild (roughly) If I blow up the Vortec, no
>prob, just go buy another one locally for $600 to $850 (Vortec engines are
>readily available) or I can just take it in to a local shop and have it
>rebuilt. (anyone who has checked on rebuilding a DeLorean engine knows the
>pain it can be to find someone to tackle a job like that. (Well, unless
you
>live near a 'D service center) I have had ALOT of support from other
>owners who are considering such a job for the same reasons I am and I'm
>posting this info so they don't get discouraged. It is very feasable to do
>a job like this and I would like to say thank you to everyone who has
helped
>me and has supported me with this project.
>
>Thanks,
>
>
>Duke
>
>
>> From: Gus Schlachter <gus@xxxx>
>> To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Sunday, January 09, 2000 12:28 AM
>> Subject: [DML] Re: Emergency Brake (was Vortec Install)
>>
>>
>> > Duke,
>> >
>> > Either a)you greatly underestimated your mechanical skills, b)your
tools
>> are
>> > much better than mine, or c)I'm much too meticulous. Engine removal in
>> 2.5
>> > hours? I spent 4 hours today just fiddling with my parking brake! You
>> are
>> > quite ambitious. I do appreciate your reasoning for the engine swap,
>but
>> my
>> > preference is to stay "casual stock", I term I coined to mean "updated
>and
>> > improved but original and stock-looking to everyone but a
>> clipboard-toting,
>> > white-glove-wearing, magnifying-glass-carrying concours judge." Thus
my
>> > choice to pursue the Wynne-inspired super PRV.
>> >
>
>
>
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