My Rally Car

Here are the simplified specs for the only turbocharged, 4-wheel drive VW Bug rally car on my block!

General Specifications

• Weight (dry, with spares): 2100lbs
• Wheelbase: 97"
• Rear track: 54"
• Front track: 51"
• Horsepower: ? 270 to 300 at 12lbs boost maybe?
• 0-60mph:
• 0-100mph:
• Top speed (current gearing and tires): 120mph at 7000rpm

Engine

• 2733 cc four cylinder, VW bus based air-cooled engine
• Rajay 300 series turbocharger in EF-80 trim, draw-through configuration
• Turbonetics Deltagate wastegate, set to 8-12 lbs.
• Holley 600 cfm double pumper carburetor

Transmission

• 1976 VW bus based (091)
• Custom 3rd and 4th gears (stronger)
• 4.86:1 ring and pinion, extra long (091-1) pinion shaft
• Custom output flange attached to extended pinion shaft
• Machined 6061 aluminum nosecone with support bearing for output flange

Front drive

• 4.88:1 Datsun R-180 (280Z) differential (reverse thrust direction)
• Custom output flanges and axles

Suspension

Front:

• Modified SAAB 99 upper and lower 'A' arms
• SAAB 96 ball joints, spindles, steering rack
• Custom hubs
• Inboard adjustable coil-over shocks (200lb. springs), operated by pushrod/rocker arm arrangement
• Rancho limiting straps

Rear:

• Semi-trailing arms (VW 411)
• Bilstein adjustable coil-over shocks (350lb springs)
• Rancho limiting straps

Brakes

• Porsche 914 rotors at all four wheels
• VW type III cast iron two-piston calipers at all four wheels
• Custom caliper brackets at all four wheels
• Stainless braided hoses at rear

Here's a shot of the inside: