DeLorean Stage II: The Build

[@DeLoreanDestiny]

That frame is immaculate 👌

[@michaelmcelhattan7238]

Good eye! We did complete a frame clean up prior to the Stage II upgrade. High end build. I should have filmed the complete transformation of this cars exterior.

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

Mine needs all this done. Has so many miles and beyond a refresh.

[@michaelmcelhattan7238]

Happy to help you out when the time is right.

[@plap.]

Very nice, engine sounds great. Now has some go with the show. Keep keeping them alive boys. Great piece of car culture and history.

[@michaelmcelhattan7238]

Thank you. Our team is dedicated to keeping this marque alive.

[@wattsinyourbasementstan4731]

I was surprised to see the engine was not removed for this service. Must be enough of a time savings to keep it in place. Great video, thanks.

[@andrewp4258]

Great video. Very helpful for me as I’m currently building my engine. I didn’t realise sealer was needed on the liner seals so that’s good to know.

[@michaelmcelhattan7238]

Thanks Andrew. Glad you got something out of it.

[@silverwings11035]

Definitely love this video and this is something that I've really considered doing the next couple of years.

[@michaelmcelhattan7238]

Glad you enjoyed the video. Appreciate the feedback.

[@jverrelli1]

That's how they were meant to sound, nice work, keep them original!!

[@chrispompano]

6:25 I'm not a Delorean owner, but have been studying that PRV engines design flaws I've seen & suspected. Is that cavitation pitting on those liners??????? Do all those engines have signs of hot-scorched-areas on the liners??? Have you ever noticed if these liners have any signs of pitting, not raised corrosion or deposits, but pitting like mini "Moon Craters"??? I suspect a cascade of multitude of issues of why that engine essentially needed to be de-tuned.... Also, is it known, or theorized of why the liners sink, from what I believe I think I heard & reference to happening? I have my suspicions of why once again.....I'd love to get my hands on a PRV, engine dyno, & machine shop, & start from scratch with some never seen re-engineering!

[@nightrider3587]

VERY NICE !

[@Brian-bh2ix]

Love the videos. Did you install new rod bearings? I am less than a hour from your shop and have to come down sometime. These are such great cars I can’t wait until I own my own.

[@michaelmcelhattan7238]

Hi Brian. so good to hear your feedback. Very little coolant was found in the oil. These bearing were all inspected and found to be in excellent shape. All were able to be reused.

[@rdm20fan1]

Very cool. Is there a stage III

[@michaelmcelhattan7238]

We do not currently offer a Stage III

[@albanerobert]

Was that nikelback in the background ? 👀

[@psbnighthawk6676]

I have a BAE turbo car. Any issues if I were to get a Stage II done?

[@michaelmcelhattan7238]

We would first have to run a compression test to check the health of your engine. Turbo car are prone to cracking piston ring lands.

[@still-kickinCG]

How many miles were on that engine?

[@michaelmcelhattan7238]

I believe it had around 40k miles on the engine.

[@still-kickinCG]

@@michaelmcelhattan7238 That was a lot of sludge!

[@michaelmcelhattan7238]

@@still-kickinCG Not that uncommon especially on cars that sit. I'm sure the coolant traces in the oil didn't help either. We have started scoping oil pans and a motor flush is a good idea.

[@mattwolice9741]

Do the Stage 2 heads use roller lifters or retain the flat-tappet design?

[@mbstorage7745]

Standing on a trash can. Love it....

[@michaelmcelhattan7238]

Getting Er done!

[@matthewbaker781]

How much is the stage 2 upgrade kit installed?

[@michaelmcelhattan7238]

@@matthewbaker781 $7995 includes parts and labor. Ceramic coatings of exhaust and engine dress are additional options.

[@matthewbaker781]

@@michaelmcelhattan7238 I like the engine dress up option. How much are both of those add-ons that you listed?

[@silverwings11035]

@@michaelmcelhattan7238 How much would it be if you already have the exhaust system and engine dress up

[@exptodd]

How much horsepower does stage two add?

[@deloreannation]

Roughly 50 HP

[@giovannilacaita5203]

Stage II with stock pistons? 🤔

[@deloreannation]

Stage II is intake, exhaust, port and polished heads and upgraded cams. Pistons are not changed and typically not removed. In this case they were removed to reseal the cylinder jugs because there was coolant in the oil.