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    posted on September 21st, 2014 at 10:08 AM
    V8 Beetle Project in NZ

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/volkswagen/auction-781233709.htm 



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    posted on September 21st, 2014 at 07:57 PM



    Although I love my V8's, I still don't understand why anyone would want to go to so much trouble converting a bug to have a V8.
    Considering there are better conversion options available that don't require the amount of fabrication required in this modern era
    Quite frankly the performance expectations would not be any better (if at best) than with a properly build vw motor or subi or rotary conversion.........let alone braking and handling aspect...
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    posted on September 21st, 2014 at 09:05 PM



    he must have got bored shagging sheep
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    posted on September 21st, 2014 at 10:50 PM



    Some would say why bother building up a beetle in the first place, bare metal and big wheels etc, let alone an engine transplant.

    As they say, each to their own.... is all for the love of what we do and aspire to do...



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    posted on September 22nd, 2014 at 05:31 AM



    There was a V8 on SBO the other day and it is one sweet ride.

    HP wise there are better choices but for hot hod reasons and because "a man and a gas axe can" reasons, this is cool



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