Type 4 to V8 NA to V8 NOS to 800 HP 8s V8 Turbo conversion
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Re: 350 hp V8 conversion
Great video ,thx!
'65 Bus with a JDM Subaru EJ20 Turbo
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Re: 350 hp V8 conversion
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Re: 350 hp V8 conversion
How's the bump steer with that kart setup and the draglink going to the left spindle? The few folks who used kart steering on their VW-beam circletrack cars long ago chose to run the draglink to the RH side, so it didn't undergo as much angle (and therefore effective-length) change as the suspension traveled.
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It will be connected to the right side in few weeks when I get some more material for that It´s not as awful as I expected.
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First Testday was quite successful It made 3 times 12.0 (Last record was 12.4) top speed was 194 (Last year it was 186)
Only 1 timeslip is missing but I feel that it was my best time....hope to get log abit later and check
Weather was awful....concrit was about +2 degrees and I couldn´t warm up the tyres because I have no front brakes yet.
https://www.upload.ee/image/6935744/DSC_0035.JPG
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Only 1 timeslip is missing but I feel that it was my best time....hope to get log abit later and check
Weather was awful....concrit was about +2 degrees and I couldn´t warm up the tyres because I have no front brakes yet.
https://www.upload.ee/image/6935744/DSC_0035.JPG
https://www.upload.ee/image/6935750/DSC_0037.JPG
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Re: 350 hp V8 conversion
That is 18 kinds of awesome! I feel kinda sorry for your transmission though once you finally get it to hook up.
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Re: 350 hp V8 conversion
Realy great news.
The only run I didn´t hear was really the best as I thaught.
Checked the LOG of comp. today and there it was: 11,77 with 1.55 60ft and 195km/h
1/8 time was 7.5 @ 153km/h
I think its good result for 1 degree (celsius) track temperature and 95% humidity
1 have about 6 weeks to next event.....
I hope to get the new engine in there. It came from S8 and is BOLT ON but it has 30more kw
I hope it will be better weather ...
...and I have to cover the rear wheels for that event and make some breakes for front wheels.
The only run I didn´t hear was really the best as I thaught.
Checked the LOG of comp. today and there it was: 11,77 with 1.55 60ft and 195km/h
1/8 time was 7.5 @ 153km/h
I think its good result for 1 degree (celsius) track temperature and 95% humidity
1 have about 6 weeks to next event.....
I hope to get the new engine in there. It came from S8 and is BOLT ON but it has 30more kw
I hope it will be better weather ...
...and I have to cover the rear wheels for that event and make some breakes for front wheels.
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Re: 350 hp V8 conversion
Do you drive it on the street ? Or is this strictly a track car now ?
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Re: 350 hp V8 conversion
Actually this car has no output.
Its not 100% legal for dragrace but its 100% illegal for using it on streets
Still....I`ll try to legalize it abit....not 100% but I will add some lights, mirrors and things like that. My target is to use it few days in a month to get to track on my wheels.
Enjoy our season opening: (My most awful start on 1:00)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdepcA8 ... ture=share
Its not 100% legal for dragrace but its 100% illegal for using it on streets
Still....I`ll try to legalize it abit....not 100% but I will add some lights, mirrors and things like that. My target is to use it few days in a month to get to track on my wheels.
Enjoy our season opening: (My most awful start on 1:00)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdepcA8 ... ture=share
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New fenders with hood...self made. 4 layers.
new dront brakes from opel vectra.
4,5 hours in dyno and found a lot of power near 5k
few weeks ago 11,7@ quarter (with 7,58 200m)
and today 7,39 in 200m race with wheels up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owaDBggT9Mo&app=desktop
I´m interested of nos kit - If you have somethng for me, let me know
If you are interested of my car - make me an offer
new dront brakes from opel vectra.
4,5 hours in dyno and found a lot of power near 5k
few weeks ago 11,7@ quarter (with 7,58 200m)
and today 7,39 in 200m race with wheels up
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=owaDBggT9Mo&app=desktop
I´m interested of nos kit - If you have somethng for me, let me know
If you are interested of my car - make me an offer
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Re: 350 hp V8 conversion
Could anybody help me with front axle.
What Camber and toe-in should I try to get it stable over 200km/h ?
Last year there were no problems but now with 5cm narrowed beam its awful eaven with 180-190km/h :S
It had zero camber when I tried and zerow toe in now it should be 2 degrees negative camber and minimal toe in but haven´t tried it yet with higher speeds. On 1/8th mile it seemed to be a bit better but next event is 1/4th
I have to add that I have bouth wheels conneckted with bar and from steering box comes only 1 bar to left wheel.
What Camber and toe-in should I try to get it stable over 200km/h ?
Last year there were no problems but now with 5cm narrowed beam its awful eaven with 180-190km/h :S
It had zero camber when I tried and zerow toe in now it should be 2 degrees negative camber and minimal toe in but haven´t tried it yet with higher speeds. On 1/8th mile it seemed to be a bit better but next event is 1/4th
I have to add that I have bouth wheels conneckted with bar and from steering box comes only 1 bar to left wheel.
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Re: 350 hp V8 conversion
Much more caster needed for high speed, positive camber helps a little. needs a little toe in.
They sell caster shims for the beam for that purpose, but I'm sure you can fabricate quickly.
They sell caster shims for the beam for that purpose, but I'm sure you can fabricate quickly.
Addendum to Newtons first law:
zero vehicles on jackstands, square gets a fresh 090 and 1911, cabby gets a blower.
EZ3.6 Vanagon after that.(mounted, needs everything finished) then Creamsicle.
zero vehicles on jackstands, square gets a fresh 090 and 1911, cabby gets a blower.
EZ3.6 Vanagon after that.(mounted, needs everything finished) then Creamsicle.