Project MBT-8 914 (warning - big pics for dial-up), new build thread for my V8 tube car Options

[Porcharu]

I miss the car, but don't kick myself for getting my BSME with the money. That said, I will own a 70 fastback again someday. At some point I will certainly sell this car an move on (I always do).

Why not go with the bigger scooby 4? I think I have heard of those 2.5L with a bit of extra boost clearing 300HP. Or, cooler, would be to put the boxer 6 in the car and single turbo that up to around 400HP.

I like those scooby conversions - it is a "natural" progression to more modern boxer technology IMO. When the Baja Shop was doing my car I noticed nearly every new sand rail they built was a turbo'd Suby, not a VW.

But the rumble of the V8 can't be beat. At altitude tho' I am already starting to think single turbo on my car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) and broader lobe center cam. Won't happen but fun to talk about nonetheless.

I will post if I am heading out to Bandimere again in the future if I get notice... the Volvo wagon next to me in line is my buddy and he basically told me on Wed of that week he might go to Bandimere on Sat, then after the car wasn't together in time ended up texting me at 2AM Sunday morning to confirm we would leave for the track at 8AM (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) so that is the notice I am used to having to work with hahahaha.

Thats funny I still have dreams of my 67' fastback weekly. I haven't driving the car in anger since about 92'. I gave the care to my dad for putting me thru college but I get first dibs before he sells it. I hope he is just going to give it back as all it does is take up space in his shop and he is getting old now. I hope I get it along with his FE 427 - that would be a sweet swap as the car is setup for canyon racing with a built 351 and 5 speed. The one time I took it to the strip it ran a fairly pitiful 13:20 and then a 12:80 at I think 118. Totally wrong trans with the close ratio toploader at 2.32 first gear. Probably like a 930 trans.