Is a Porsche 928 V8 a possible engine swap?
Hi everyone,
I was pondering a hypothetical today that I'm sure many BTTF Delorean owners have pondered: since the movie dubbed over the stock V6 with the Porsche 928 V8 engine sounds, how cool would it be if that actual engine was in the DeLorean? Anyone with way more knowledge than me, is this physically possible to do given size of engine vs. the engine compartment in the D?
Thanks!
Mike
Is a Porsche 928 V8 a possible engine swap?
As a Delorean owner, and a 928 owner for many years I feel obliged to chip in.
The early 928 engines are aluminum, and use bosch K-jetronic, as the Delorean. I think it would make an interesting sort of period correct conversion.
928 engines are simple and strong, no particular issues, but it is an overhead cam engine with a timing belt that needs to be replaced. 928 engines come in a large variety of horse power and displacement, and can be bought relatively cheap. They can take galactic mileage, and the cylinders practically never wear out.
The clutch sits on the flywheel directly on the engine like any other car.
I’ve seen a 914 using a 928 engine, but I don’t know what they did for transmission.
On the other hand what I would like to see in a delorean is a Subaru flat six with a Subaru transmission on it. That would be interesting. Light and lower center of gravity [emoji4]
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