I figured I'd share my VW finally. I've had it running now for a few years, but just recently strapped it down on our dynojet. Enjoy...
Engine:
2.5L WRX STi Short Block
Portflow WRX Head
Crower Cams
Crower Retainers
Crower Springs
Supertech +0.5mm Valves
Outback Oil Pan
Unorthodox Crank Pulley
AEM Alternator Pulley
Transmission:
Rancho Pro Drag Transmission
KEP Twin Disc
KEP Pressure Plate
KEP Flywheel
KEP Engine Adapter
Sway-A-Way HD Axles
EMPI Shifter
Fuel Injection:
AEM Race EMS
RC 1000cc/min Injectors
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
AEM Fuel Pressure Regulator
AEM Fuel Filter
E85 Pump Gas
Exhaust:
IHI VF23 Turbo
DC Sports Exhaust Manifold
DC Sports Up Pipe
DC Sports Muffler
Intake:
STi V8 Intake Manifold
RC 65mm Throttle Body
Turbonetics Blow Off Valve
K&N Air Filter
Cooling:
Spearco Intercooler
Spal 6.5” Fans (x2)
C&R Radiator
Fluidyne Radiator
Fluidyne Oil Cooler
Spal 14” Fan
Brakes:
Airkewld Cross Drilled Front Brakes
Airkewld Cross Drilled Rear Brakes
Dual Master Cylinder
Stainless Brake Lines
Suspension/Structural:
KCW 4in Adjustable Beam
KYB Shocks
CSP Torque Bar
CSP HD Tranny Mount
Gene Berg Tranny Mount
Wheels:
HRE Model 311 Fuchs 17x9
Porsche 911 Fuchs 16x7
Toyo RA-1 235/45ZR17
Toyo T1-R 185/50ZR16
Interior:
Lilliput LCD Touchscreen
Sparco Steering Wheel
Porsche 993 OBC Tachometer
Procar Rally Seats by Scat
Powell Roller Throttle Pedal
Exterior:
Porsche Headlights
Car Craft Rear Fenders
Car Craft Deck Lid
Moon Eyes Stainless Rack
-JP
holy crap i just wet my pants 🙂 I hope my bug turns out half as nice. I need some in car footage, please tell me you have some video of it....what does it run?
Stephen
very cool and tasteful ,, it just made my night ,,,,
mid if i ask a quick question ?? hows the rancho tranny goin ?? i have been looking at these myself ?? and tips or advice hows yours handeling the hp
Love is a Rotary baja bug
Just be carefull
🥷,, something dangerous is lurkin in My garage ready to burst out in a fit of Big Hp, high boost baja Rage .
http://groups.msn.com/GottaVWYour car is the perfect blend of old school and new school. Fantastic job mate.
Any video of the car?
If I ever stop stuffing around with my 58 an EJ25 would be on the cards for my VWRX too.
Reub
Holy crap, that's awesome. The front is pretty low, does it get enough cooling air to where ever the radiator is?
It must be fun to drive.
Wes -
www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control...
🙂
www.taylorcycles.com.au - My DH MTB racing brothers shop.
Thats impressive! Big dollar engine.....welllllllll bloody done
Thumbs up from me
one of the best I have seen todate
seagull
Looking for that special lady : PM me for coffee & cake
Excellent work!!😵
That must be a blast to drive.
I see you run a radiator, intercooler and oil cooler all in the tail end. Do you have any comments on how this works? I imagine heat soak would be a big issue but I'm happy to find out otherwise. Also It looks as though you did not move the engine/transaxel forward to much, do you have any early shots of the back end coming together?
Any info/advice greatly appreciated.
Cheers Stephen
That is very special!! Please tell us more.
Cooling was the biggest challenge, however, I have it nailed down now. I am using 2 radiators.
The main (C&R) radiator sits just behind the relocated rear firewall. That gets it air via 2 air ducts from underneath the vehicle. This rad also has a big SPAL fan triggered above 90C.
The other radiator is actually a Fluidyne oil cooler. This is the guy you see on top of everything in the center. It gets its air from the roof's airflow.
Also, I replaced the factory oil cooler with a Fluidyne air to air. This sits behind the left rear tire.
Also, I have 2 small SPAL fans mounted to the Spearco intercooler.
Moved firewall (old picture)
One of the airducts from underneath feeding the main rad
Air to air oil cooler
Powdercoated coolant tank
Nice work.
Did you get my email?
Reub
Reub
cool nice work and good to see you have gone off on your own tangent. Tell me did you keep it a swinger for any particular reason? I bet you don't come off the gas mid corner ever lol
😉
If you get a chance please tell me everything as I'm currently building a similar car
http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=55183 and would love to hear you opinions.
Stephen
I chose the swing axle setup (with sway-a-way axles) over IRS for superior strength.
I destroyed 2nd gear on my old Rancho ProStreet trans, so I went with aftermarket 1st and 2nd gears on this Rancho ProDrag trans.
Anodized 1/4" Aluminum Plate (STi Motor Mounts to CSP Torque Bars). I have since then swapped out the suby mounts for solid mounts.
This thing will do some nasty wheel stands so I had to fab up a Wheelie-Safe Gas Tank Sump
Powdercoated Valve Covers
Anodized Adjustable FPR
Twin Disc
Polished SS Exhaust
Your like a very slow stripper, slowly revealing more and more. 😀
Wes -
www.offroadvw.net - 200HP Quad Cam V6 in a VW Baja - with climate control...
🙂
www.taylorcycles.com.au - My DH MTB racing brothers shop.
Speed Sensor Trigger Wheel I fab'd up to work w/ the Porsche 993 tach
Zinc Plated Cross Drilled Rotors
2" Wider Fenders
1" Lowered Bumper
Touchscreen that controls the entire programmable fuel injection system on the fly.
HI/LO Boost Switch and 6 Position Traction Control Potentiometer Knob
Crazy, I'd love to see you head to head against Reub_revhead and his VWRX.
Now that would be a drag meet to remember.
Don't think I'd stand a chance.....at the moment anyway....
Reub
reub-revhead wrote:Don't think I'd stand a chance.....at the moment anyway....
never doubt yourself reubs!
😊JVLRacing wrote:reub-revhead wrote:Don't think I'd stand a chance.....at the moment anyway....
never doubt yourself reubs!
😊
I do know of a worthy engine though....sponsorship could be good....
😊Reub
Hmmm Rigoli 2.6 stroker on 30 psi boost should sort this out, now where did I leave that 20k 😉
True....👍
Thanks for sharing more pics of this sweet bug too Jeremy (?)
Reub
Brand New 2.5L STi block
SuperTech Oversized Valves
Crower 264 Cams
Shortened Pan vs Stock Pan
-JP
m8 looks good! Are those valves 1mm oversize or bigger?JVL
wow is all ill say at this point in time
show us your gates
Who did your pan and if its not to rude whats one worth? keep those pictures coming
Stephen
I've just had a warm, sticky feeling.
That's well sweet
Unbelievable!!🙄 Where are you located?
Keep it coming.... How did you remount the apron and rear bumper?
You dont happen to have any videos do you? I think that would really make me cream my pants!
Very nice buddy..
