It's an eager little motor, especially in 5-speed configuration. DMC Spring set, shock, DMCE bushings, new LCA, DMC rear adjustable links, 4 new hubs + powder coating, and labor cost. Dubbed “the world’s fastest Delorean” and featured by Matt Farrah on an episode of Tuned on Drive, this 1981 first year DMC-12 has the iconic Ital Design wedge shaped brushed stainless steel body with incredibly rare 2 piece 5 spoke Delorean wheels. Would that 10k - 12k be for the full running conversion because thats basically what I would be looking to spend. I think the stock PRV feels quite nice when it's in proper tune. While I love the Delorean Im no fan of the 130 HP Volvo engine and would love to swap it out for something with more power. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a G50/52 five-speed transaxle from a Porsche 911 Turbo (964) using a custom adapter plate. 2019 Ford Mondeo ST-Line. Your email address will not be published. We’re happy that the car has retained a factory look outside, as we’ve never liked when their calling card stainless panels are painted. With money aside (within reason, I would not want to spend the price of a new Delorean on the engine) what would be the optimal engine swap. Toby and John are finishing up the first customer Stage 3 as we speak and from what I've heard it's just incredible, so perhaps give Toby a call. So we’ve taken the liberty of preserving the images and text here. With money aside (within reason, I would not want to spend the price of a new Delorean on the engine) what would be the optimal engine swap. The Thunderbird that Ford should have built, Cutaway Mazda Miata NC reveals all the details, High-Tech V-8 Miata engine swap: Toyota 1UZ-FE DOHC V-8, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Vku5RhRaFs. All rights reserved. While I love the Delorean Im no fan of the 130 HP Volvo engine and would love to swap it out for something with more power. I've never driven or been in an automatic so I can't speak to how those feel. I'm struggling to picture how it would cost 5k? But from what I can gather is that it is a good engine is maintained right. Hi guys, Im sure you have all heard the "best swap for a Delorean question" and Im asking it again. The exhaust design is also significantly less restrictive. I’ll seek out the FAQ for the weight…it’s gotta be heavy. This 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 (chassis SCEDT26T5BD003015) has been given a 570 HP twin turbo Buick V6 swap, and both sounds and looks to have been built to a very high standard. But its a light weight compared to the Delorean. The meaty rear rubber makes for a great head-on rear view, and are likely just barely adequate for putting all that power down somewhat effectively.
Before going to the exhibition, Kevin Sharpe posted a few photos of the electric DeLorean project in the works to the openinverter.org discussion forums (all pics below), the information is scarce regarding the details of the conversion but at least it is an interesting one to look at.