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Old 10-13-2013   #19
batchman
 
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Default Re: LT5 in a Delorean

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Originally Posted by Bob Eyres View Post
I can't imagine a more ill handling tailwagger than a Delorean with an LT5.
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Originally Posted by 4cam View Post
An LT-5 in one makes me think of those wheelie cars at the strip.
Checking that fellow's site, with the engine mostly behind the axle I think an LT5 would make that lift the front wheels at rest. The aluminum Rover (Buick?) v8 would be a better choice.

Now consider an LT5 in an Elise - make your Lotus *all* Lotus so to speak. Problem is you'd need something like a Toronado transmission and I doubt you could narrow it enough, or wind up with enough room for the driver... Maybe if you started with an Evora and gave up the rear seat...

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- Jeff
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