[DML] New DeLorean Owner...Old engine blown...Help me make decision

["brandelorean" <brandelorean@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Everyone!

Since I was a little kid, I knew I wanted a DeLorean and I finally 
have one!  I decided to purchase a 1981 DeLorean that is in need of 
some much needed TLC.  The body is in great condition, but the 
engine seems to be the only issue.  A mechanic blew out the original 
engine several years ago and a new mechanic tried to place a 1992 
Eagle Premiere Engine in the vehicle.  I recently hoisted the engine 
out of the car and noticed that there is a decent amount of rust and 
the engine will probably require some major cleaning to get it 
working.  My question is this...Since I got the car for a really low 
price and it doesn't have the original engine (who knows where the 
mechanic trashed it)...Should I place a 1997 V8 Twin Turbo Lotus 
Engine (Currently in contact with a seller for a good price) or 
should I try to resurrect the old '92 Eagle Premiere Engine that was 
attempted?  The original automatic transmission seems in decent 
condition and the car only had around 26k miles on it.  I can easily 
get a Renault transmission for the V8 Twin Turbo Engine as well.  I 
always wanted a project DeLorean and this car seemed to fit since 
most of the original parts are still on the vehicle except for the 
engine.  Thankfully, most of the main parts seem to be in good 
working order.  Just a few new misc. upkeep parts so far.  Any 
suggestions?  My main reasoning is this, if I keep the '92 engine 
wouldn't the value in my car depreciate more than a '97 Lotus V8 
Twin Turbo that is exotic?  I'd hope since the original engine is 
completely blown that placing such an engine would enhance the price 
instead of possibly spending the same amount of money trying to get 
this 92 eagle premiere engine to work.  I'm definitely not looking 
to sell my baby but having such information definitely helps with 
the wife.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions,

Brandon N.
Proud New Owner of Neglected '81 DMC 12
Vin 003323 (Do I have that right?)
New Website with pics to come!  
PS - Does anyone have a good cross-reference number for Gull Wing 
Door Lift Supports?  The Passenger Side door doesn't work anymore...








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