HYPO-VW turbo manx project

hypo-vw · 2005-07-26T14:55:31+00:00

well at WPVW , we are at it again !! this time we are building up a 1916cc quad throttle-body , turbo-charged , intercooled VW manx buggy for a very insane customer . The buggy is currently registered and will be street driven with the occasional trip to the strip . I will post regular updates so that you can see this monster develope and keep you informed of updates . I'm sure this project will attract some critisim as the turbo oval project did , but for all those who are genuinely interested , THIS IS FOR YOU !!! this is not just an engine build , but a full resto and performance set-up . front view of manx buggy

hypo-vw Australias 1st 10sec street beetle (Jan 2007) 10.49secs@132m

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#421706

the guages and switches are removed from the dash assembly

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#421707

THE WIRING IS NOW WHERE IT BELONGS !!

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#421709

more surprises as the aluminium panel is removed from the dash assembly to reveal a very butchered dash . This will have to be repaired before fitting any of the new guages

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#421710

dash removed from the buggy . Note how the steering column was attached to the main dash support . HOSE CLAMPS !! very clever................

[ Edited on 25-10-2005 by hypo-vw ]

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#421712

the pedals are then removed from the floorpan

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#421714

the clutch pedal hook is found to be extremely worn . If these pedals had not been removed , the hook would have broken off in the very near future

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hypo-vw Australias 1st 10sec street beetle (Jan 2007) 10.49secs@132m

2,151 posts · joined May 2004 · 25 Oct 2005, 11:07 pm

#421716

I managed to locate the moulds for the Manx genuine side-pods and we are manufacturing new side-pods for the buggy . We will then mould these side-pods into the existing body to give the buggy that 'modular' look . The side pods will then be modified and used as air-ducts as I will fit a small radiator at the rear of the right side ( to cool the water for the intercooler ) and fit an oil cooler at the the rear of the left side

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hypo-vw Australias 1st 10sec street beetle (Jan 2007) 10.49secs@132m

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#421717

the new 'flamed' headlamps for the buggy

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#421718

after trying several different types of seats in the buggy , we have decided to stay with the original seats and have them retrimmed in leather @ Karens Auto Trimming

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hypo-vw Australias 1st 10sec street beetle (Jan 2007) 10.49secs@132m

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#421721

a new lockable fuel filler has been purchased and will be fitted to the tank . The old one is pictured on the left

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hypo-vw Australias 1st 10sec street beetle (Jan 2007) 10.49secs@132m

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#421723

the new 'flamed' taillamp assemblies that will be fitted to the buggy

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hypo-vw Australias 1st 10sec street beetle (Jan 2007) 10.49secs@132m

2,151 posts · joined May 2004 · 25 Oct 2005, 11:15 pm

#421724

the flamed taillamp cover positioned at the rear of the body

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MickH Hairy Gutted Sloth

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#421787

Sweet...:blush

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NigeType3 Officially Full-On Dubber

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#421866

This 'ROCKS'

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

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#421871

Mx 5 seats fit well.........would look good in leather.

humpty Bishop of Volkswagenism

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#422338

Now there's a good tip...Cheers for that Craig!

this buggy is sure coming along Wayne...Good job.

Noticed you are running a swingaxle transaxle... Sticking with it for strength? Those plenums look interesting also...Where'd you find them? Good to know you have genuine MANX side pod molds...now all I need is a MANX (style) to ft them too! My dream buggy..the only one I will ever own!

Great work, keep it up..

FUCH your early!

http://www.noh2o.org/

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

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#422350

That's what I've used in my J&S......................They also have speakers in the head rests as standard !!

BiX Veteran Volks Folk

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#422410

Also concerning the MX-5 seats, there is one style of race seat that will fit an MX-5 so therefore it should fit the manx. For the life of me i can't remember, total mental blank. I think it was the GP-90 or that brand anyway.

I have no sympathy for my car, only the wallet that pays for it!
Go hard or go home!!!!

wibble Freakinbuggied

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#422463

OBX also make seats the right demensions to suit

http://www.waycoolbuggies.com

Brad Wolfsburg Elder

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#428244

cool, any info on those caps ?

Brad
Why copy when you can own an original ?
Meyers Manx Australia

hypo-vw Australias 1st 10sec street beetle (Jan 2007) 10.49secs@132m

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#431971

the dash assembly under repair . I also decided to widen the face of the dash to accomodate the new guages

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#431972

view of the modified / widened dash face

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#431973

the dash face is prepared for primer .

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#431974

I have decided to make further modifications to the dash assembly to fit the 5" speedo and tacho , also a mounting area for the dvd unit

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#431977

Michael removing the engine from the buggy so that fibreglass repairs to the body can commence

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#431978

the turbo engine removed

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#431979

the completed modified dash assembly

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#431980

another view of the dash

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#431981

the firewall behind the front seats is removed and will be replaced

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#431982

all body holes are being repaired and filled with fibreglass resin

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