[DML] Re: Engine Conversions? [long]

[Carson Clark <cnsandog@xxxx>]

When I purchased my DMC (an '83) back last september from the original
owner, he had made (or should I say had Don at DMC) make some
modifications to the car. One thing that he had installed was a single
BAE Turbo charger, I have not had my car on a dyno yet but Don said he
thought it was putting out around 200hp. I have driven the stock cars
both auto and standard, and the turbo adds a SIGNIFICANT boost in
power. Don told me that these turbos are very reliable and he has
rarely had to repair them. Don went on to say that he is currently
working on developing a method of increasing the amount of fuel comming
in to the cylinder, which would allow one to increase the PSI boost
from the turbo. He told me that if he could increase my boost (which
is a modest 6psi) to around 14 psi he would DOUBLE the horsepower
output from my engine. Don was talking about possibly designing a type
of kit at sometime in the future after he did this to his own car.

I am quite happy with performance of my DMC, it is not in the same
league as Corvettes, or mustangs, but it is 'peppy' with 0-60 times
probably in the high 7 second range (and i am only guessing).
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