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Yesterday, 04:06 PM

Nicholas R replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] 5-Speed max safe input RPMs? in General DeLorean Discussion

Just know that there are limits. Be smart and don't be abusive. I spent several years working on a 1 piece shaft, and got so comfortable that I...

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04-15-2021, 11:06 AM

Nicholas R replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] 5-Speed max safe input RPMs? in General DeLorean Discussion

There is a lot to consider here. Horsepower and torque increase with RPM. As those increase, the load driving meshing gears apart increases. This is...

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04-14-2021, 08:47 AM

Nicholas R replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] 5-Speed max safe input RPMs? in General DeLorean Discussion

Dont forget GM LS to Subaru Transaxle! or maybe you are trying to forget that one... ;) I use the same 350z clutch that Josh mentioned. It's a...

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04-14-2021, 08:45 AM

Nicholas R replied to a thread [General] New Owner Build in General DeLorean Discussion

Thanks for clarifying Josh. I didn't realize only the LS4 actually had DoD. I thought that all of the Gen 4 engines had the valley castings for the...

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04-13-2021, 12:57 PM

Nicholas R replied to a thread [General] New Owner Build in General DeLorean Discussion

What year C5? The LS3 didn't come out until the C6's came out. All C5s had either the LS1 Or the LS6 (in the Z06 model). One of the reasons the...

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04-11-2021, 04:19 PM

Nicholas R replied to a thread [Fuel] Delphi Fuel Pump DFG0089 & Hardware replacement in General DeLorean Discussion

As I recall the go-to is a standard 4" stainless steel v-band clamp. Like this: https://www.ebay.com/itm/372940661058 These are commonly for...

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04-09-2021, 10:21 AM

Nicholas R replied to a thread [Engine] No engine swap section? in General DeLorean Discussion

Josh is right; this is a modification I dont usually consider in the frame cutting/hacking category. I tend to look at it more of an improvement. I...

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04-09-2021, 09:57 AM

Nicholas R replied to a thread [Transmission 5-Speed] 5-Speed max safe input RPMs? in General DeLorean Discussion

The Lotus Esprit V8 used what is essentially the most refined version of the Renault Un1/369 gearbox; the UN1-27. As I understand it, the Esprit V8...

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