LT5 in a Delorean

[lbszr]

I'll check it out in a few days, I kind of wonder which one would be lower.

[Locobob]

Sounds like a really cool project. I'm thinking packaging would be a bit of a problem not to mention you'd probably have to beef up the rear springs for an LT-5 install - the LS motors are a good deal lighter.

[GTOger]

Good point, Bob. Hadn't considered the weight. It was just a nutty idea I suddenly came up with over Thai food with the wife. She may have been expecting a lovely Friday date night. Nope!

[XfireZ51]

Wouldn't it be easier to install a lightening rod in the back of the DMC?

[-=Jeff=-]

Originally Posted by XfireZ51

Wouldn't it be easier to install a lightening rod in the back of the DMC?

Or a Mr Fusion

[A26B]

You might consider converting to dry sump for the LT5 if the engine height w/stock pan becomes and issue. I have seen the LT5 w/dry sump but don't have any photos.

Like Locobob said, weight difference is considerable. Straight line acceleration would be great but for the turns, throttle steer & trail braking might not overcome the under steer. Would be a very cool project.

I guess twin turbos would be out of the question??

Several years ago, I worked on a similar idea for a GT40/TT-LT5. Would require custom tube frame which was the easiest part of the job. Then the body had to be split to stretch both length & width. As cool as it would have been, just too big a project for me. I already have one of those $100,000+ LT5mobiles.

BTW, did you finish the LT5 GTO?

[Bob Eyres]

I think Jerry's going in the right direction there. I'd like to see an LT5 in a sixties muscle car like the GTO. I can't imagine a more ill handling tailwagger than a Delorean with an LT5. Although here's one with a 4cam twin turbo Lotus V8. Maybe there's hope for the swap.

http://www.entermyworld.com/gallery/...tus-conversion

Let's face it, the LS motors are the modern "go to" package for installing incredible horsepower in any package with four wheels, and for good reason, compact dimensions, and light weight. The LT5 is not the best in either of those two areas.
To me, our beautiful LT5 would be a great choice for dropping into a vehicle where you could actually see the engine, like a hoodless little deuce coupe with a polished LT5 and sixteen little velocity stacks.

[8cam]

My brother un-painted a DeLorean earlier this year, brought it back to a very nice example. Is recommend getting one that is not painted, no matter how cheap. The work he put in was ridiculous. I have seen one with a turbo rotary before which was a great lightweight package. An LT-5 in one makes me think of those wheelie cars at the strip. Now that would be interesting.

[batchman]

Originally Posted by Bob Eyres

I can't imagine a more ill handling tailwagger than a Delorean with an LT5.

Originally Posted by 4cam

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...

Cheers to Sunday Dreamin',
- Jeff

[8cam]

If you want one to play with that you wouldn't mind cutting up, I know where a ratty automatic DeLorean is. Been sitting outside for god knows how long and needs a lot of help. I believe it's also painted, so getting it for free would be a good start. Let me know if you're interested.