veritech-z Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 http://www.eliseusa.com/rotary.htm Sure doesn't look all that fast in the video though...guess it only needs to go 85 to get the business done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 It's a lot better than the RPV V6 engine that turd came with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 I'll grant you that...we've still got a few kicking around here in Tampa, I see one every so often. I think there's even a Brickland or two, but I haven't seen one of those in a long while... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNeedForZ Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Thanks for the link, I finally have a video of a Delorean moving the way it is meant to be : fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 why would you paint a DeLorean? that is a good motor swap for that car but they are still very heavy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 You paint them when you've damaged one, and have to use a filler to cover up your body work..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auxilary Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 why would you paint a DeLorean? that is a good motor swap for that car but they are still very heavy. you would paint a delorean to be different, since every factory delorean was unpainted stainless. You're also wrong about the delorean being very heavy. It was designed to compete with the corvette, and it had a crappy v6 peugeuot engine. Solution? Light weight. All the panels are fiberglass, stainless is only outside material. The car is quite light at 2700lbs with a full tank of gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redruM_0381 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 ...guess it only needs to go 85 to get the business done... Not quite... "When this baby hits 88mph your gonna see some serious ****" -Doc Brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest l28et Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Thats hot. I'll take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted May 16, 2006 Author Share Posted May 16, 2006 Not quite..."When this baby hits 88mph your gonna see some serious ****" -Doc Brown Sorry about the error there, somebody disrupted my space-time continuum.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olie05 Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 sweet! didn't they come with a V8 option... or is that something that someone was doing later? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alf Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 Nice Hybrid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gollum Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 I actually know a guy who's done alot of body work on deloreans. It's an art to say the least. Only someone inexerpeinced with SS body work would have to use filler, unless the panel is completely thrashed in wich case you're screwed anyways. I saw a delorean the other day wich is always a treat, I've always liked them. They really could pass off as a 80's supercar imo. The delorean is quite the common hybrid though, since the stock motors don't have much potential and are pathetic to begin with. If you search the net you'll find some wild swaps. I think one of my favorite swaps was a northstar v8. I think the car was yellow with GT500 corner panel scoops. If memory serves correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted May 16, 2006 Share Posted May 16, 2006 I gotta say I think these are one of may favorite cars ever. Not exactly sure why but, they are. I got to change the tires on one once and it was a real treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pop N Wood Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 why would you paint a DeLorean? that is a good motor swap for that car but they are still very heavy. I have also heard that the glare from an unpainted hood was overwhelming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 did you ever notice how much wheel gap they have on stock ones, but yet they are still so low from ground to roof? That car was a combination of so many conflicting design cues...super fast looks, super slow drivetrain. I think there is a company out in Texas that still offers turbochargers for them, ups the power to like 230 or so, but to my knowledge, there was most definitely never a V-8 option. Supposedly the factory turbo was in the works before John DeLorean went to jail for drugs or whatever he did. There is also a shop with the last factory trained mechanic who still works on DMC cars in operation there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted May 17, 2006 Author Share Posted May 17, 2006 http://www.delorean.co.uk/turbocharging.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudypoochris Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 I love the rear view of the delorean, side view is horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.INSANE Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Cant Wait to swap in a flux capacitor in that beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veritech-z Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 you can get one here, along with some other choice gear: http://www.kalecoauto.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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