Got started on my racecar
09-01-2006, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by rabbitman
I'm not going to try for 750 hp. I'm going to shoot for around 500, and if I break the bottom end, well, I'll rebuild it. I'm EXPECTING TO BREAK STUFF. I know I'm going to break parts. I know I'm going to destroy a tranny, before I get a full season in. That's why I've got a couple extras here, including a 9A, that's being rebuilt, with straight cuts, and a peloquin. I'm expecting that I'll likely break that case, or something also. Hey, if you want to go, stuff only lasts so long.
Are you building a 1/4 mile car (sounds like you are w/ 500HP)? Because a track car surly doesn't need that much HP in a light shell like that to stay competitive. Also if it's going to be a track/road course car, you might want to look up the rules of the call you want to participate in.
09-02-2006, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by NOTORIOUS VR
To be quite honest... 500HP can be done on a stock 1.8T, but you will need engine management, and a very good tuner.
Are you building a 1/4 mile car (sounds like you are w/ 500HP)? Because a track car surly doesn't need that much HP in a light shell like that to stay competitive. Also if it's going to be a track/road course car, you might want to look up the rules of the call you want to participate in.
Are you building a 1/4 mile car (sounds like you are w/ 500HP)? Because a track car surly doesn't need that much HP in a light shell like that to stay competitive. Also if it's going to be a track/road course car, you might want to look up the rules of the call you want to participate in.
09-02-2006, 04:25 PM
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your projects looking real good man. and nice choice with the 1.8t, as notorious said, its a proven setup. if your done your car in about 4 years, we can race each other!
10-09-2006, 08:22 PM
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No real updates, other than I'm still looking for either a welder to borrow, or someone who can come down to KW and do some welding for me. I'd prefer to get my own welder, as I'd like to learn how.
10-10-2006, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ALLAN_M
lol i had a friends who could stick his foot threw the floor and flinstones that bitch LOL
Fortunatley, the tunnel, and the 1/4's weren't affected.
11-06-2006, 05:55 PM
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Update, with some new pics. Some of you might have seen the DIY I put up in the VW section, and well, here is the end result. Took it for a short drive today, sitting on a recycle bin. 
I never realized how much of a difference no dash or anything makes in the acceleration. Almost ended up in the hatch when I got on the gas hard. The last pic is kinda dark, but gives an idea of how much wieght I've removed from it. There's about 4 inches of space above the rear tires, and a good 2.5 inches above the front tires. I going to guess since it was soaked, the carpet underlay, and the rubber crap likely weighed a good 150lbs. I'm still scraping it off, and well, I get to make a trip to Walmart or somewhere, to clean them out of Goo Gone. Aparently that's the best way to get all the insulation off the front crossmember. The torch, well, not so much. That's 's VERY flammable. 
I never realized how much of a difference no dash or anything makes in the acceleration. Almost ended up in the hatch when I got on the gas hard. The last pic is kinda dark, but gives an idea of how much wieght I've removed from it. There's about 4 inches of space above the rear tires, and a good 2.5 inches above the front tires. I going to guess since it was soaked, the carpet underlay, and the rubber crap likely weighed a good 150lbs. I'm still scraping it off, and well, I get to make a trip to Walmart or somewhere, to clean them out of Goo Gone. Aparently that's the best way to get all the insulation off the front crossmember. The torch, well, not so much. That's 's VERY flammable.
11-07-2006, 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by NOTORIOUS VR
lol... look @ what the alcohol does to the metal exhaust pipe alone...
And as for 759 hp on a stock bottom end.. lmfao... trust me, that motor does NOT have a stock bottom end. The 1.8T is a good motor, and can make a lot of power on a stock bottom end, but it won't make that much (reliably)... also I believe a buddy told me that it's displacement is 2000cc.
And as for 759 hp on a stock bottom end.. lmfao... trust me, that motor does NOT have a stock bottom end. The 1.8T is a good motor, and can make a lot of power on a stock bottom end, but it won't make that much (reliably)... also I believe a buddy told me that it's displacement is 2000cc.
