I bought this 1965 a year ago and immediately started this project. It has been a lot of fun (except for the wifey constantly reminding me that I spend too much time in the garage). All that's left is to get some body parts painted....

ENGINE:
WRX STi 2500cc
9:1 Forged Pistons
VF23 STi IHI Turbo
Version 8 STi Manifold
CNC Port/Polish Heads
Crower Cams/Springs/Retainers
Oversized Valves
DC Sports Exhaust
RC Throttle Body
AEM Pulley

TRANSAXLE:
Rancho (Rhino) Transmission
KEP Adapter/Clutch/Flywheel
Super Beetle Mainshaft
3.88 Ring & Pinion
S-A-W HD Axles
Berg Trans Mount
CSP Torque Bar

FUEL MANAGEMENT:
AEM Universal EMS
RC Injectors
Walbro Fuel Pump

COOLING:
C&R Radiator
STi Intercooler

Let me see if I can dig up an older picture...everything is currently apart
nn[ Edited on 13/7/2005 by quick108 ]

mmm sounds like it will go fast....very fast.


more pics please..

which rancho tranny are u using to hope to hold this amount of power?


Anthony

:vaderThe dark side grows stronger!!!!JVLRacingnn[ Edited on 14/7/2005 by jvl054 ]

fark that is going to be crazy fast. Good work!

Sounds like no expense has been spared!

That will be one hell of a machie when its back on the road!!!!

That is going to be some vehicle.
PLEASE post some more photos.

Andy.

That is what dreams are made of. Makes me think i should be updating me EA82t conversion.

i think i neek a tissue, yup definatly....hmmmmm

that engine looks great!.... *drool* did you have to modify the engine lid to channel air through the intercooler?

do you think that will hold up under such extreme power?

i have been told....that 200hp is about the safe limit to those rancho pro streets..thats 200hp at the flywheel.


Anthony

Anthony,

You have to remember that the rating is for constantly giving the car 5000rpm and dumping it on the drag strip. With the suby motor this is not necessary due to the abundance of torque...

For street use with the occasional trip to the drags the Rancho will be fine!

Matt

hmmm. am i wrong to assume that torque is what lunches gearboxes?

with this sort of power in the back (i imagine would be a fair wad more than your subie has) im sure he will want to give it a hard launch every now and then.

Anthony

Fat chance of any Beetle-based box coping with that, I reckon...

thats what i think aswell.

Anthony

Well, its gonna be fun trying to blow the box up!

Man, that thing is fully sik! Can't wait to see it with the bodywork on.

Deffently destruction:vader.Ive even been told my box wont handle my hps unless treated nicely.....this comes from the builders mouth himself.:oJVLRacing

when you gunna find out?!

Hi quick108,nice work:thumb Can you please tell me is this motor a UK base motor all USA 2.5.I know thers abloke named Graham Goode Racing UK doing 2.5L producing 373kw and the USA version producing 280 to 300kws.Both using some STI running gear.JVLRacinglnn[ Edited on 19/7/2005 by jvl054 ]

I'm pretty sure the GGR 2.5 conversions are based on US 2.5 Sti shortblocks, he normally has one on ebay uk..

Rich

Here is the sensor I mounted for the EMS Speed Input. I am using it for Traction Control and Vehicle Speed Dependant Boost Control.



From the Inner Side...
nn[ Edited on 19/7/2005 by quick108 ]