Re: Turbocharging a DeLorean

["Robert Rooney" <dmcvegas@xxxx>]

I'd start with the free-flow exhasut system for your car first. 
Pictures of it are availible on the DOC website. Since my car will 
hit "Classic Rod" status next year, I'll be able to remove the 
catalytic converter from my car. I'd too would like to install this 
set up on my car as well, but I'm having a hard time contacting the 
company who makes the custom manifolds. Does anyone know how much the 
custom manifolds cost and how long it would take to make them?

-Robert
vin 6585


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, "Vin#5462" <dmc12@xxxx> wrote:
> Hi all
> 
> I have an 81 DeLorean and I love it to bits, the only slight grudge 
I have
> is that it looks sporty, has wheels equal in size to most high 
performance
> cars but is sadly lacking in the speed/acceleration department.
> I hear of many people adding turbochargers and super chargers as 
well as
> changing the engines but being an automatic the last thing I want 
to do is
> knacker the gearbox or some other important mechanical component.
> 
> If I was to add a turbocharger what kind of price would I be 
looking at ?
> and
> how hard are they to install ? is it something your average 
mechanically
> minded
> person can do at home with the right tools, or is it a job for the
> professional which
> is obviously going to add to the cost.
> 
> Any help would be most appreciated.
> 
> regards
> 
> James
> England
> 
> P.S my DeLorean web page is now www.dmc12.co.uk
> 
> (was www.btinternet.com/~dmc12)