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Right, a little info for you.
I bought this 1972 1300 VW Beetle around 3 years ago.
Since then, new rear quarters have been welded in, heater channels, chassis pan and tunnel, front clip, rear apron, front quarters.
New original VW parts have been used where possible, including the doors and other choice parts.
The aim is to get a 'tastefully' modified beetle.
It is currently away getting prepped for paint, and will be coming back in focus ST orange
I have also purchased a few Porsche parts for the chassis and interior.
I bought this 1972 1300 VW Beetle around 3 years ago.
Since then, new rear quarters have been welded in, heater channels, chassis pan and tunnel, front clip, rear apron, front quarters.
New original VW parts have been used where possible, including the doors and other choice parts.
The aim is to get a 'tastefully' modified beetle.
It is currently away getting prepped for paint, and will be coming back in focus ST orange
I have also purchased a few Porsche parts for the chassis and interior.
Westy Pre-Lit said:
Keep up the good work fella.
Don't give away when you expect it will be on the road though. I always told friends I was going to get mine to Bug Jam, what i failed to tell them was what year.......16 Bug Jams have been and gone
It was summer 2007 when it was meant to be finished Don't give away when you expect it will be on the road though. I always told friends I was going to get mine to Bug Jam, what i failed to tell them was what year.......16 Bug Jams have been and gone
Edited by Westy Pre-Lit on Monday 13th April 20:56
However, there was a rather large change in plans when all the race spec parts were ordered
Baffled Spoon said:
Looks good. Are those Boxster alloys you plan to put on? Also, what engine do you think you will go for?
Cheers, They are currently boxster wheels yeah,
however they are most likely going to be changed for some 911 twists instead.
Engine wise.... That is yet to be decided, but whatever I go for, I'm hoping for at least 175bhp
not alot. especially once you start stripping stuff out of them! a 1776 with a decent build will propel one to 60 in 6 - 7 depending on which parts you use (so around 100bhp for that)
As quoted from john maher racing (figures taken from strip runs):
190bhp - 3.5 secs
168 - 4.8 secs
156: 5 secs.
All depends on how much you want to spend really, and where you get the engine built. It's not uncommon for some 1776's to put 2180's or the like to shame, as people go for 2180 thinking it sounds a much better prospect, but build with rubbish parts. 1776 engines however can have less money put in them with bloody awesome parts, making for a very, VERY quick car.
As quoted from john maher racing (figures taken from strip runs):
190bhp - 3.5 secs
168 - 4.8 secs
156: 5 secs.
All depends on how much you want to spend really, and where you get the engine built. It's not uncommon for some 1776's to put 2180's or the like to shame, as people go for 2180 thinking it sounds a much better prospect, but build with rubbish parts. 1776 engines however can have less money put in them with bloody awesome parts, making for a very, VERY quick car.
I think everyone else has answered these questions for me
yeah, I expect it to be fairly rapid... however due to the gearbox build it is going to be more for street driving than for drag racing...
I could of course go for a small high powered 1776 as was suggested, but that is a lot of hp for an aircooled engine to be pushing out with such a small cc.
I am mildy tempted to go type 4 power with upright porsche cooling and maybe have a fairly large cc and not in such high levels of tuning. (this was I can run the engine comfortably without straining it every time I drive)
As I'm sure you can all gather, with a larger type 4 engine I will still get the power and have more torque too...
But yes, I am hoping to have sub 5 second 0-60 times from it.
Which we can all agree is awesome out of a 37 year old car
yeah, I expect it to be fairly rapid... however due to the gearbox build it is going to be more for street driving than for drag racing...
I could of course go for a small high powered 1776 as was suggested, but that is a lot of hp for an aircooled engine to be pushing out with such a small cc.
I am mildy tempted to go type 4 power with upright porsche cooling and maybe have a fairly large cc and not in such high levels of tuning. (this was I can run the engine comfortably without straining it every time I drive)
As I'm sure you can all gather, with a larger type 4 engine I will still get the power and have more torque too...
But yes, I am hoping to have sub 5 second 0-60 times from it.
Which we can all agree is awesome out of a 37 year old car
I think everyone else has answered these questions for me
yeah, I expect it to be fairly rapid... however due to the gearbox build it is going to be more for street driving than for drag racing...
I could of course go for a small high powered 1776 as was suggested, but that is a lot of hp for an aircooled engine to be pushing out with such a small cc.
I am mildy tempted to go type 4 power with upright porsche cooling and maybe have a fairly large cc and not in such high levels of tuning. (this was I can run the engine comfortably without straining it every time I drive)
As I'm sure you can all gather, with a larger type 4 engine I will still get the power and have more torque too...
But yes, I am hoping to have sub 5 second 0-60 times from it.
Which we can all agree is awesome out of a 37 year old car
yeah, I expect it to be fairly rapid... however due to the gearbox build it is going to be more for street driving than for drag racing...
I could of course go for a small high powered 1776 as was suggested, but that is a lot of hp for an aircooled engine to be pushing out with such a small cc.
I am mildy tempted to go type 4 power with upright porsche cooling and maybe have a fairly large cc and not in such high levels of tuning. (this was I can run the engine comfortably without straining it every time I drive)
As I'm sure you can all gather, with a larger type 4 engine I will still get the power and have more torque too...
But yes, I am hoping to have sub 5 second 0-60 times from it.
Which we can all agree is awesome out of a 37 year old car
surreystyle said:
190bhp - 3.5 secs
168 - 4.8 secs
156: 5 secs.
Oh for gawd sake!!!!!! Why did you have to go and quote figures like that for. The Westfield is going to suffer from further upgrades now, I hold you fully responsible. 168 - 4.8 secs
156: 5 secs.
In future please take care what you post, my bank manager is a miserable git at the best of times and quotes like that will make him an unhappy bunny.
Edited by Westy Pre-Lit on Tuesday 14th April 19:40
surreystyle said:
not alot. especially once you start stripping stuff out of them! a 1776 with a decent build will propel one to 60 in 6 - 7 depending on which parts you use (so around 100bhp for that)
As quoted from john maher racing (figures taken from strip runs):
190bhp - 3.5 secs
168 - 4.8 secs
156: 5 secs.
All depends on how much you want to spend really, and where you get the engine built. It's not uncommon for some 1776's to put 2180's or the like to shame, as people go for 2180 thinking it sounds a much better prospect, but build with rubbish parts. 1776 engines however can have less money put in them with bloody awesome parts, making for a very, VERY quick car.
i had a 1776 with twin dual choke webber 40's and a 110 cam.As quoted from john maher racing (figures taken from strip runs):
190bhp - 3.5 secs
168 - 4.8 secs
156: 5 secs.
All depends on how much you want to spend really, and where you get the engine built. It's not uncommon for some 1776's to put 2180's or the like to shame, as people go for 2180 thinking it sounds a much better prospect, but build with rubbish parts. 1776 engines however can have less money put in them with bloody awesome parts, making for a very, VERY quick car.
was both drivable and very quick with my strengthened 1200cc box.
have fun
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