how mad will this be in my bug (check the video)?

[adaptorman]

Originally Posted by adaptorman

it takes a lot more air to cool then ur std bug/scooby lump?and as it had the long bonnet not the later short type so couldnt use/fit a airscoop under the car,plus its very low lol,some work was done before i bought e.g lowerd,deseemed ?test drive a while yet matey but ill keep pictures etc coming and youll no when the time comes

couple more here cooling system done


90percent of welding done,a new type assembly is next ,as the old aircool idea is no good?

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few more home made jobs here

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hope you like em?

[turboL]

Amazing beasty !mate it will be insane ,greate work you should work for monster garage! Its greate to see the way you have just ripped into it and got it sorted verry impressed obviously with a lot of thought put into it also , U R leading the way as far as unique bugs go JS

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Originally Posted by turboL

Amazing beasty !mate it will be insane ,greate work you should work for monster garage! Its greate to see the way you have just ripped into it and got it sorted verry impressed obviously with a lot of thought put into it also , U R leading the way as far as unique bugs go JS

thanks for the info matey just a homemade joby really (and no i never measured ought just cut the back out and thought id fit it)just self tort ,as i carnt afford all these lazer cut parts,bushers etc i live in scrap yards,ebay,and just use simple things like burning tackle,grinder,welder,stick welder ,really 4 months work and dosent stand me at mutch ,in the next 2months it should be ready 4 its first test run?ant a clue what may happern lol,
engine spec is rica 304 remap
t19 turbo
5spd manual gearbox
bailey dump valve
std 16inch volvo alloys
engine was dyno tested at 165mph in the t5 volvo the engine came from
gives u some idea matey what this maybe like ,,but in a bug lol must be fun ,but also dangrous too
had some probs e.g car started and poughed thow fench and flatting contre posts lol,i wasnt happy at the time,and parts hit were replaced lucky just pannel damage and beam pics to follow,

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[PJLOval]

I don't know how I managed to miss this thread! This project is way cool. I have a 97 850 T5 wagon and it makes a lot of power stock and it's heavy too! I'm looking forward to more updates. I'm very interested in the shifter setup as I have to tackle that soon with my A4 retro fit.