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12-06-2019, 10:48 AM

Josh replied to a thread [Frame & Body] Door hinge in General DeLorean Discussion

You dont need a stainless door hinge though. Id rather it out of mild steel in regards to the material properties being better suited for a...

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12-06-2019, 10:46 AM

Josh replied to a thread VIN 4519: 14-year "garage find" in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

I feel like this is the best option right now. In terms of both price and reliability.

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12-02-2019, 05:19 PM

Josh replied to a thread [Frame & Body] Rear body bolt, used for brace in engine bay in General DeLorean Discussion

Should be no need to drill the bolt out. Usually removing the spring and shock, then shoving a screwdriver between the nut and cage keeps the nut...

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11-27-2019, 04:38 PM

Josh replied to a thread VIN 4519: 14-year "garage find" in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

The car looks beautiful!

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11-21-2019, 03:39 PM

Josh replied to a thread [Engine] got any head bolts you can part with? in General DeLorean Discussion

As Nick said, there is a lot of wrong information in this "advice" you were given.

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11-21-2019, 03:34 PM

Josh replied to a thread VIN 2022, LS Swap in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

In my humble opinion the issue is the pedal box. the clutch pedal has an intermediate linkage that promotes slop in the setup and there is very...

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11-21-2019, 12:24 PM

Josh replied to a thread VIN 2022, LS Swap in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

I have tried a softer spring in the stock master with poor results. Hopefully your experience is better. I have been running a filter in the...

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11-19-2019, 03:59 PM

Josh replied to a thread VIN 2022, LS Swap in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

I would not use a smaller bore master cylinder with the stock transmission and slave cylinder setup. it would result in only partial disengagement of...

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11-17-2019, 11:32 PM

Josh replied to a thread VIN 2022, LS Swap in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

Thank you for the comments guys feel free to ask questions

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11-17-2019, 11:30 PM

Josh replied to a thread VIN 2022, LS Swap in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

They have a spacer to increase their length (to provide adequate plunge) and larger cv joint boots to prevent ripping at the increased angle....

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11-15-2019, 03:37 PM

Josh replied to a thread VIN 2022, LS Swap in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

Last but not least, here are some finished pictures of 2022: Mind the unloomed wiring and mismatched spark plug plug wire, I took these engine...

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11-15-2019, 03:30 PM

Josh replied to a thread VIN 2022, LS Swap in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

The last major hurdle was the exhaust. I hired this out to a local shop and i was very please with the results. He fit a lot of components in a very...

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11-15-2019, 03:24 PM

Josh replied to a thread VIN 2022, LS Swap in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

Now for my favorite part - Wiring. Besides working all the GM related engine wiring I reworked the chassis harness fairly extensively. A new stereo...

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11-15-2019, 03:05 PM

Josh replied to a thread VIN 2022, LS Swap in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

Some more custom components Air filter housing, incorporating the MAF sensor Since the engine bay is cramped front to back, an elbow for...

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11-15-2019, 03:01 PM

Josh replied to a thread VIN 2022, LS Swap in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

With the body on, I needed to finish up plumbing the coolant and fuel systems. I made many custom components for the coolant system, such as pipes to...

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11-15-2019, 02:54 PM

Josh replied to a thread VIN 2022, LS Swap in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

After the engine was in, the body went back on. It sure would be nice to have a proper 2 post lift!

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11-15-2019, 02:48 PM

Josh replied to a thread VIN 2022, LS Swap in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

Here are several pictures of the process of adapting the transmission to the engine, then making the mounts to fit it to the frame. Used a 2002...

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11-15-2019, 02:33 PM

Josh replied to a thread VIN 2022, LS Swap in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

Teardown and stock components buildup: LS4 engine, right out of the junkyard Body removed from frame Cleaning the frame up. It is a...

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11-15-2019, 02:22 PM

Josh started a thread VIN 2022, LS Swap in Johnny Z's DeLorean Restoration Shop

Hey guys, I just wrapped up another LS Swap so I figured I would share here. The owner of 2022 had seen a video of my car on Youtube and reached...

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11-15-2019, 10:32 AM

Josh replied to a thread [Frame & Body] Door Handle fail in General DeLorean Discussion

I had to wd-40 up the new handle as well. I installed it as is and the handle would not retract.

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