Vehicle Info
Bragging Rights
- Top Speed140 mph
- HP180
- Weight1900 lbs
- SPL85 dB
Major Upgrades
- supercharger
- engine swap
Modifications
Performance Parts
- Autotech Header
- Vibrant Performance Exhaust
- Crane Cams Engine Comps.
- Roush Ignition
- Auto Meter Engine Electronics
- Tokico Shocks
- Neuspeed Springs
- Neuspeed Strut Bars
Car Audio & Video
- Jensen Speakers
- MTX Audio Subwoofers
- MTX Audio Sub Enclosure
- Monster Cable Wiring
- Jensen Tweeters
- Sony Amplifier
Interior
Exterior Styling
So whats next? Well the idea I'm toying with right now is to move the G-60 motor to the back and make this beast RWD. I had though originally that I might do a V8 swap, or a an Audi 5 cylinder swap. But having done some research (Durocco) moving the motor to the back makes the most sense. Now this project will not start until next year as I have to get the Cabby and the RV up to spec first, but I do hope to start work in early summer 09.
Check out the short video on page 6!
Page 1 - when I bought her
Page 2 - the begining of the mods
Page 3,4 & 5 - the engine swap
Page 6 - life after the swap, New updates
Page 7 - Stopping Power
84 wolfsburg 8v 1.8l, bought it back in October. At the time I bought it, it seemed like I'd gotten a great deal. But as time has pass, the wallet getting lighter and the new parts list growing it looks like I was had. But on the bright side in another few months it'll be almost like a new car.
and on the right as it looks know after 2 weekends of cleaning.
Some minor body work on the front airdam and rear fender wells, as well as around the windshield still need to be attended to. It's amazing how a shiny paint job can hide so many problems. So far I've had to replace the front suspension, the gas tank, the entire ignition system, starter motor and bushings, altenator, brakes, passenger door, replaced the power window switches on both sides, new sunroof seal, replaced the faulty orignal horn with a dual Air horn, new windshield,new down pipe, a cat back exhaust consisting of a Cherry Bomb (to keep the noise down)and a Ractive flow through muffler and the dash. I have a new rear hatch that I need to paint first as the old one leaks. I'm also in the process of re-wiring the car one circuit at a time and there are loads of shorts, corroded wires and such. But it will all be worth it in the end as these cars are a blast to drive.
P.S. By the way the used gas tank I put in the car leaks too...bloody hell!
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Posted by: Coaststarlight
03/15/2009, 02:15am
Awsome!, I like the Mac Speaker lol!