--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, MPolzin@xxxx wrote: > Has anyone actually attemped to do such a thing yet? Mounting the engine up > front would certainly do away with the front end issues (lack of steering > because your tires are off the ground) and putting some real HP into a D. > Are there any 500+ HP Deloreans out there? I am seriously considering > undertaking this project, and would be interested in feedback. > > Mike > VIN 4761 Hi Mike. I've attempted such a thing. My Delorean has an engine in front. I don't believe its possible to fit a powerful engine in front. I researched that idea thoroughly, and came up with only a few engines that would fit. I have a 2.0 liter engine from a 1988 Honda Prelude in the front of my Delorean. If you look at one of those cars, you'll notice the exceptionally low hood it has. Very few cars have front ends this low. It was quite a trick to get even this small engine to go in. I don't believe there are any 500+hp Deloreans out there. Mine has ratings of 130hp front, and 400hp rear (two engines), but that 400hp figure is gross, the net total hp of my car is approximately 435hp with both engines running. Technically, since the car has not run yet, the actual output of my car is 0hp. Very few things in my car escaped modification. I've logged lots of hours in my car to get it where it's at. It should be running this summer. Was it worth the effort? That depends on crowd response I guess. Would I do it again? No. Rick G.