Efi?

[DCUK Martin]

Ah... so you've only seen it in a book.

[content22207]

Is there some reason I should doubt Volvo's own words?

Bill Robertson
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[David T]

The fact that there are still c-----s being made for the after market is no good reason to install one on a car that didn't have one in the first place. For that matter you can still find buggy whips and vacuum tubes. I don't see a whole big market (or much of a future) for them either. If you want to improve the reliability, and drivability of the Delorean the answer is not to go backwards technologically but forwards and that means EFI. The only way it makes sense is to go down a path that was created by others. It will save time and money. Other than that the best option is to try to keep the original K-Jet system functional. Probably cheaper and faster in the long run, just not as adjustable if you want to customize it. I don't see too many people saying they like the old bias ply tires back as opposed to the newer radial tires either. Most of the time improvements are created and make the previous technology obsolete. C-----s (and bias ply tires) are among them. Arguing over it and saying it makes access easier is no good argument to convert to c--bs. If access is so important converting to EFI solves that too.
David Teitelbaum

[Farrar]

c-----s ... C-----s ... c--bs.

Welcome back, Dr. Atkins.

Farrar

[dmc6960]

Well, there're 3 cars in the UK running Z7U manifolds, and to date I've shipped 3 to the US, and at least one of them is running permanently.

And proudly so! Although I am feeling a little less special now that I may not be the only DeLorean in the States running with that manifold! Its a good unit, only issue I have with it is that the throttle body is a little undersized for a 200+hp naturally aspirated engine (its either 52 or 54mm, dont remember) Any larger ones available that fit the tri-bolt pattern? Ideally would like 62-65mm.

[DCUK Martin]

Hi Jim,

That's the standard throttle on all Renault EFI PRVs. The only "larger" one(s) I know of are the twin throttles in the 24v engine. I did hear a whisper that the Volvo B280E engine had a larger throttle but I don't have any of them.

On our monster 3 litre turbo engine, we've fitted one of these:

http://www.jenvey.co.uk/home/large-s...y-70mm-sfg70-0

You might like to go through all the throttles Jenvey sell. You can buy them with self-contained rising rate mechanisms - all you need to do is make up some adapter plates (or just drill and tap a few new holes) and hook up the cable.

[cineman]

On our monster 3 litre turbo engine, we've fitted one of these:

how is your 3lt monster going? already running ?

[lazabby]

Maybe part of the thrill is overcoming the individual challenges, not just the end game?

Bill, if you can come up with the standardized manifold (iirc, you make them or have them made up, right?), I would be intrigued by the the idea of making a standardized kit available to people. Hummm, peanut butter and chocolate.................

I could be your first customer! I've seen Spittybug's engine and it looks very nice. A lot more simpler or cleaner than the current Delorean engine since there's a lot of stuff removed.

[DCUK Martin]

how is your 3lt monster going? already running ?

If it was just the engine we were doing, it would have been running 18 months ago

Originally it was going to Eurofest....

[Kg6fnk]

Well, there're 3 cars in the UK running Z7U manifolds, and to date I've shipped 3 to the US, and at least one of them is running permanently.

Is the Z7U from a Renault?
Is it the same as the ZN3J intake manifolds on a Peugeot 505?