outlaw 2443 speedster

I am planning a VS build, I have already gone and spoke with Kirk at VS. My question is does anyone see any problems structurly or handling wise with a really big motor in a VS. I plan on using pro street trans setup with close 3rd and 4th and a motor in the range of 2443 na. I am researching some interesting tire wheel combinations to hook it up. If anyone has gone down this road or knows any information that I could use I would appreciate it.

Do you need to go with a close ratio 3rd and 4th with an engine that big? What are you planning for cam, heads and carbs?

Sounds like a lot of fun but are you looking for a death wish. How are you going to keep the front wheels firmly on the asphalt? That much power will push the car into a much wider turn do to poor traction. It

Thats equal to an 800HP Chevy V-8 as far as modifications go.

Think twice before you go too big.

A mild type 4 engine is what I am planning. Something for the streets of LA, I drive light to light everywhere I go, a quarter of a mile at a time. Wheelies would be nice but I know the challeng is putting a tire on the rear. As far as heads and cam I am planning on staying very mellow, not looking for a high rpm motor. realistically looking at 150 - 160hp lots of torque. Will the subframe have any problems with this. How wide of rim could be stuffed under the rear end, I have seen a couple 356 coups that had a wide tire.

Ah, to be young and indestructable...

Somewhat big is fun (140-150 )HP or so but what is even more interesting is to run a 190hp plus engine,heavy throttle into a curve on a country road and then give it wide open full throttle ...you'll notice two things ....

The front wheels tend to "plow" straight ahead from overdone hp to weight ratio.....

Oh, and the trees com'in at you.....been thee done that!

if you have a VW pan based car it would be advisable to install one of the bolt-in braces that reinforces the frame horns and makes the engine/trans mounting more rigid (from Aircooled.net).

George, haven't heard much about your new toy. Any news? Eddie

George, the brace from Aircooled you refer to - is it what they call their 'Traction Bar'? Pretty inexpensive add-on at $40

Yes, and then you can get a brace for your neck after you break it.

You Canadians! No, you can't get a Molson at the Traction Bar!

No Molsons at the traction bar? HUH? Well we aren't going there are we?

Wow found this old post I made along time ago. Anyway the car runs great. The motor dyno'd just over 300hp and now that it's broken in I will turn the boost up. I posted some pics in my folder on the photos section. I drove as a daily driver all summer back and forth to work, what a blast.

Holy Moly!

Ditto.

A nicely configured Type 4 1911-cc or 2056-cc would be great. I am building a 2056-cc for my speedster and another one(displacement still under consideration) for my 912. Jake has some nice complete kits and he can configure it for your car and application. Otherwise, I would hold back with the power unless you really, really need to have it. I currently have a 2110-cc Type 1 and I will not let my wife drive it!

Hey Michael,
Nice to see you posting. What a remarkable car. Those of us who were fortunate to see it at Knotts last year were in awe of your designer speedster.
Could you post some of the specifics of the build? I know that you had to narrow the rear end quite a bit to fit those big boy brembos. But if you could walk us through the build it would be fascinating.
Say hi to your dad for me.

Michael: Your car looks amazing. I would love to hear about your motor and trans axle. Displacement, size of turbo, limited slip?, EFI?, what it is like to drive boost/noboost maybe even the dyno numbers? I

Michael,
A one of a kind speedster that was conceived by thinking out of the box, from what I have seen, you have a unique ability hence, crafted the best of the best.....kudos!

Michael,
I perfectly understand your needs (have a 2367 T-IV myself). If you want to play on the freeways in southern California, bigger is a necessity. You can't get to anyplace without going on a freeway, and when you do, Aunt Suzie (and 100 of her friends) in their 300 HP SUVs will be out there doing 80 MPH. So, in keeping with the idea that agile avoidance is still the best course of action, you gotta have some punch available at those speeds. Besides, it surprises the hell out of 'em! Go with your gut. Don't forget to upgrade the braakes accordingly. Horsepower (and torque) are your friends. Check out the new GM 572 cubic inch crate motor.

Yep David; that 572 is awesone and horsepower and torque are your best friends but they are your bank account's worst enemy, especially with gas prices these days....

Thanks guys. it is a 2332 (84x94). stinger fuel injection. t04/03 turbo. 42x37mm valves. it is capable of well over 400hp but I am running on pump gas. Trans, rhino case, 3.88 rp with hardened 1st and 2nd. It runs really good, the gearing is great. I am sure you guys think I am crazy but I deffinetly would appreciate another 50 to 100hp. The big brakes, wheels and tires take alot out of the performance. Not to worry though it is still pretty fast. I had plans to put a water to air intercooler on it but now I am building a all out race car. Yes the rear end is narrowed 3" on each side along with the front being narrowed 2.5 per side. I shot pictures of every aspect of the build if anyone wants more specifics on things.

Please post those pictures, David.