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Cam - January 23rd, 2004 at 02:27 PM

In my non-VW, unquenching thirst for speed, internet searching. I came across this. I've known about John Lingenfelter's (R.I.P) company and the somewhat coachbuilt GM cars they turn out, and had heard about the 427 TT vette. And decided I had to do some serious searching.

http://www.fast-autos.net/lingenfelter/lingenfelter427tt.html 

I remember a time when hot VW owners would brag about eating V8's:D I wonder if there is anyone who possibly has a VW that can do 0-60 in 2 seconds or under?
And if not, what do you think could possibly propel a VW to these sorts of speeds (must be aircooled and flat4 tho).

I've seen heaps of vid's of this corvette and read many reviews, the car is totally driveable, due to it making it's power all under 6.5K.

Cheers,
Cam


twoguns - January 23rd, 2004 at 02:39 PM

and doesnt it look the part.

http://www.fast-autos.net/lingenfelter/427tt-10.jpg

http://www.fast-autos.net/lingenfelter/427tt-11.jpg

now how do i get my bus too compete. :cool:


twoguns - January 23rd, 2004 at 02:43 PM

maybe i just need these few slight mods done to my 1776..... hey mike, can you help. :D

"Two true ball bearing turbochargers
Two high efficiency air to air chargecoolers
Custom molded Samco silicone air ducts
4 into 1 custom cast exhaust manifolds
Two cast turbo outlet adapters
Turbocharger scavenge pump
Turbo oil drain reservoir
Two K&N 360 degree conical air filters
Heat shields and stainless clamps
Professional installation, testing and tuning
Corsa stainless steel exhaust system
Computer balanced rotating assembly
Reassembly and blueprinting of engine
Properly sized fuel injectors and high capacity fuel system"

what ya reackon cam? think it would some close.


Cam - January 23rd, 2004 at 03:25 PM

Dunno man, but it would make for some damn good fun either way.
*in extremely emotionless tone "oh gosh darn, deary me... I did'nt beat the vette. Oh what a waste all this horsepower will be now"


Adam_C - January 23rd, 2004 at 03:30 PM

Cam!!!! i thought your mum told you not to look at those kinda sites:D:D


kombi69 - January 23rd, 2004 at 03:32 PM

maybe this is where to start
Price: $165,000 (USD)


Cam - January 23rd, 2004 at 03:36 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Adam_C
Cam!!!! i thought your mum told you not to look at those kinda sites:D:D


naa, my Mum does'nt play the Volkswagen fan too well i.e: *fingers in ear* "la, la, la, I'm not listening. There are no cars more comfortable or faster than my *enter vehicle description here*" ;)

I've been doing my sums for full resto on my desired dub (don't even ask, lol). And so far a Porsche is looking feasible:jesus so I figured may as well look at SHEER STUPIDITY in the running gear department :D


555bug - January 23rd, 2004 at 10:29 PM

you want fast? do a search for Chris Chow he owns a old shitter GM 308 (i think) with two t66 (looking) turbos protruding through the hood ;) The thing is awsome 1300hp streat driven 8sec weapon Hmmmm 0-100 in sub 2sec no problem.


Cam - January 28th, 2004 at 04:48 PM

Yeah, seen his car. Although it does'nt make anywhere near that power on the strip let alone the street. He did a write up in Street Machine about how he deliberately had to "hurt the motor" to make that much power. He also said there is no way it would survive one pass on the strip putting out those HP numbers.