The stock DeLorean features a 2.85 liter PRV engine. This engine was used in other cars for many years, and was continually improved upon. The 3.0L version of the 1991-1992 Eagle Premier/Dodge Monaco PRV Engine is something I’ve wanted for quite awhile. You can find out more about the car, and the engine here:
http://www.allpar.com/model/premier.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagle_Premier
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PRV_engine
Several owners have successfully done this engine transplant, along with the addition of EFI. I’ve seen some nice looking transplants, and DeLorean Performance Industries is now offering 3.0 engines. I had heard of people buying the cheap crate engines from MOPAR in the 1990s, or even buying Premiers and Monacos for dirt cheap. I decided to buy my own before they become even scarcer.
Ron W’s 3.0 Engine:
The advantages are more displacement, more horsepower, even-fire, serpentine belt, a cleaner looking engine compartment, and a smaller intake manifold. Water pump replacement is now possible without removing the intake manifold!
I had been searching craigslist for the entire car, and even negotiated the price of a 1991 Premier with 200K miles down to $200! I decided against the sale, later regretted it, but the car was gone. Other cars were too expensive, so I finally settled on an engine I found at a scrap yard. The mileage is unknown, the plastic engine cover is cracked, and the price was a little high. The good news is the engine rotates, and it came with a 90 day warranty.
I bought a harbor freight 2-ton engine hoist secondhand, and a harbor freight engine stand. I got a friend and his truck to help me:
Two PRVs in the same garage!
Leaking Power steering pump:
Power Steering Pump Removed:
Exhaust manifold removed:
Intake Manifold coming off:
In the valley of death:
Found in the valley:
Thermostat housing:
Thermostat:
Current State:
Idler Pulleys Removed
Power Steering Pump Removed
Sensors removed
Plugs, wires removed
Intake Manifold Removed
Exhaust Manifolds removed
Coolant Drain plugs removed
Thermostat removed
Water Pump Removed
Current plans:
Continue to disassemble, inspect components
Costs:
2-ton Engine Hoist: $150
Engine Stand from Harbor Freight: $40
3.0L Engine from Southwest Auto Salvage: $250.00, $17.50 tax