DeLorean Stage II: A Closer Look

[@NemPerez]

Really love what you did with that dressed up engine bay in the Stage II upgrade. That upgrade is definitely on my wish list for this year.

[@michaelmcelhattan7238]

Thanks Nem! I think you will like it.

[@rdm20fan1]

COOL Video. 60-65 extra HP!!! A 50% increase !!! That’s YUGE !!!

[@michaelmcelhattan7238]

Thanks. How dosent want more HP's.

[@MasonFowlkesKenneth]

Awesome vid Mike and Kevin! Looking forward to Part 2!

[@michaelmcelhattan7238]

Anthony?

[@MasonFowlkesKenneth]

@@michaelmcelhattan7238 oops! Sorry Mike! 😂 I was talking with Anthony Zamfoti on FB at the same time I posted this lol

[@michaelmcelhattan7238]

LOL I figured you were talking about Mr. Zamfoti. Now worries, thanks Mason.

[@davidj.]

Awesome Info Guys!!! I love to see all you got, keep it coming. I would like to ask what the turnaround time is on getting a stage 2 upgrade? I plan on it in the future cause just a little more power would be nice when pulling out of a parking lot.

[@michaelmcelhattan7238]

Scheduling and parts aside the repairs take about 3 days. We like to run 100 miles of test driving. Helpful to have the car 2 weeks.

[@chadbormann4860]

always wondered what the actual horsepower increase was. I've read tons of varying commentary on what the gains are. nice to hear somebody who knows what they are talking about comment on it.

[@michaelmcelhattan7238]

Thanks Chad. Results can vary depending on dyno, weather and from car to car.

[@nick16279]

The stage 2 car is in Gran Turismo 7!

[@matthewbaker781]

Didn't the stage 2 upgrade come with some ignition upgrade as well at one point or do I have that wrong?

[@michaelmcelhattan7238]

Yes it does come with full tune up items and an ignition coil.

[@louisgiannini4377]

Awesome! I was wondering how much do you charge for the stage 2? I bought a DeLorean about 2 years ago which was sitting in the desert sun for 11 years. I just got it running lol.

[@michaelmcelhattan7238]

Runs about $8,000 parts and labor. Ceramic coating and engine or additional options.

[@vincenta1074]

Very very cool. Is there a warranty with the upgrade ?

[@michaelmcelhattan7238]

Does come with a 6 month warranty. I've never seen a stainless system have an issue.

[@danielkennedy5210]

For the cost of the stage 2 wouldnt an engine swap be more cost effective though it does sound good though

[@michaelmcelhattan7238]

An engine swap would cost 3 to 4 times as much as a Stage II unless you try and do the swap yourself. Many owners also prefer to keep the original engine.

[@danielkennedy5210]

@@michaelmcelhattan7238 i was thinking you can get a suburban for 3k and have 90% of whats needed i know not all delorean owners want the swap i was comparing prices vs hp

[@michaelmcelhattan7238]

@@danielkennedy5210 The bigger cost is labor. Of course you will save a lot if you can do the work yourself.

[@danielkennedy5210]

@@michaelmcelhattan7238 true i forgot i have done so many swaps so im used to diy

[@Protint1uk]

.. ummm, theres lots of vital pieces of info you missed out, to us owners, the price on botth stages, bhp on 1 & 2, also there costs differnce and what is NMs on them,real Mpg retun consumptiong on on both stages would be good, is it improved, or worse, the same ?! .. also handy to know and not just how they sound in your workshop, but review tjem both out on the road, ftom cockpit point view, pulling off from stand to flat outl perhaps, even how they sound from kerb side too, how loud are they with DB test limit explained and finish off on a dyno shoot out rolling road with footage to keep it intresting 💥👍