Re: [DML] how fast was vin#502?

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

That's a very sweeping statement. Remember that the stock DeLorean engine is a european engine meant for a front engined car (exhaust points the wrong way), catalysed and
restricted to meet the emissions regulations at the time. At the time it was the best choice given money and time constraints. Let's face it, 130bhp from a 3litre V6 is paltry
even by 1981 standards (especially in Europe where a different version of the same engine, non-turbocharged achieved over 180bhp).

The millions that went into developing the engine at Legend when into realising its potential, and they did far more than just add blowers (which is what the Island kit does).
It's basically a new engine.

If you think that kind of power is unrealistic for that sized engine, you should check out what Nissan were up to barely 3 years later. A good mate of mine has a 1986 production
model Skyline, the GTS-R, developing 380bhp from a single turbo'd 2.0 litre strait 6. (yes, it's a "hidden" car in Gran Turismo 2 - apparently!)

Re-engineered properly, even by early 80's methods could produce a reliable roadgoing engine from the PRV-6 producing 300bhp. Have a look at some of the other work Legend did
(not information I have to hand - sorry!)

Martin
#1458

PS Please sign your name as well as your VIN - your car's 79 older than mine :-)

ihaveanaccount@xxxx wrote:

> what car ever gained 230% on the power by adding a turbo or twin turbocharger. These numbers do not make sense and I refuse to believe them. Does anyone know real numbers?
>
> 1537