MarkGTX
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| posted on 11/8/14 at 02:59 AM |
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My Scirocco
Hi guys, I hope I will be welcome here as I am not building a kit car.
The reason I have signed up is because Google keeps sending me here as I research my current build. There seems to be such a wealth of information I
thought I would join up! Many of the problems I am encountering are the same ones that you lot deal with when building your projects. I will however
try to refrain from clogging the pages with silly questions and will be using the search bar as much as possible!
Here are some pictures of the project if anyone is interested
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the plans are;
push rod suspension (seems a few of you are doing this)
big radiator up front with electric water pump to help things along
alloy fuel tank in the front
tubular wishbones/custom uprights
eaton m60 supercharger
megasquirt
full cage
IVA (I think)
and lots more that I haven't thought of yet
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Wheels244
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| posted on 11/8/14 at 06:42 AM |
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Anybody who sticks a V8 in the back of anything is welcome in book.
Welcome aboard - I'll watch on with interest.
Build Blog: http://wheels244.wordpress.com/
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adithorp
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| posted on 11/8/14 at 06:52 AM |
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Welcome. I can't see any objection to that build.
I always liked the mk2 Scirocco. Didn't WV have a twin engined one they used for demos'/shows? I seem to remember it doing ridiculously
quick laps of Brands during a BritishGP weekend back in the early 80's along with Fords Transit with GP car running gear.
Keep the updates coming.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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Matt21
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| posted on 11/8/14 at 06:54 AM |
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yes yes yes 
Another welcome from me.
it doesnt matter what your building or what make of car youve got, i'm a fan of cars and the work people do on them, this is going to be a good
one!
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loggyboy
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| posted on 11/8/14 at 07:04 AM |
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Welcome, looks like an interesting project. Always had a soft spot for the rocco. My bro has had three, and still has a v clean scalla with a 2.0 16v
seat lump.
I wouldn't bother with IVA, whilst you technically should, no one else who heavily mods production cars ever bothers.
I also wouldn't bother with pushrod as the only really proven gain is aerodynamic, which you wont need on a closed wheel tiptop.
Keep he updates coming!
Mistral Motorsport
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Agriv8
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| posted on 11/8/14 at 07:40 AM |
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Yes you are in the right place as you tick the right ( should that be Wrong ) boxes.
good luck with the build do you plan to keep the Retro Roof Rack !!
ATB Agriv8
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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Norfolkluegojnr
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| posted on 11/8/14 at 07:47 AM |
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awesome 
I have a Scala a few years back, brilliant car, and a great steer:
I'll follow this with interest!
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mark chandler
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| posted on 11/8/14 at 09:46 AM |
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Cannot see an m60 being large enough for that lump, you need to plan for an m90, although I would look at something simpler like throttle bodies in
the first instance and see how you get on.
Scootz had a fantastic engine build on an Audi v8 lump if you search this forum which should provide some ideas, also look at Claire's v6 TB
conversions.
Regards Mark
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b14wrc
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| posted on 11/8/14 at 11:10 AM |
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Got my attention!
Good looking project, keep us updated and welcome to the club.
Rob
20vt powered rear engined locost
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mikeb
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| posted on 11/8/14 at 11:15 AM |
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Like!
Had 2 Mk2's still miss my first GTX. Spotted one for sale in the back of practical classics cheap and seriously thought about it.
Fancy restoring a GTX and putting it to 16v spec with better brakes, power steering and suspension mods. Might be a future project.
Yours looks good.
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FuryRebuild
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| posted on 11/8/14 at 01:12 PM |
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Welcome to the forum.
This is officially mental, and I love it. V8 mid-engine.
Good Luck.
When all you have is a hammer, everything around you is a nail.
www.furyrebuild.co.uk
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MarkGTX
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| posted on 16/8/14 at 06:15 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by adithorp
Welcome. I can't see any objection to that build.
I always liked the mk2 Scirocco. Didn't WV have a twin engined one they used for demos'/shows? I seem to remember it doing ridiculously
quick laps of Brands during a BritishGP weekend back in the early 80's along with Fords Transit with GP car running gear.
Keep the updates coming.
Yes they did, a few people have made twin engined rocco's since then. some cool video's on youtube if you search "durocco"
quote:
Originally posted by loggyboy
Welcome, looks like an interesting project. Always had a soft spot for the rocco. My bro has had three, and still has a v clean scalla with a 2.0 16v
seat lump.
I wouldn't bother with IVA, whilst you technically should, no one else who heavily mods production cars ever bothers.
I also wouldn't bother with pushrod as the only really proven gain is aerodynamic, which you wont need on a closed wheel tiptop.
Keep he updates coming!
I figured somewhere along the line someone would make me get an IVA (insurance, MOT etc) if not, that's excellent news!
I still have a lot of learning to do regarding pushrod suspension, but as I understand it there are a lot more advantages than just aerodynamic.
Rising spring rate being a major one. and importantly for this build, more room in the wheel tub for silly wide split rims.
quote:
Originally posted by mark chandler
Cannot see an m60 being large enough for that lump, you need to plan for an m90, although I would look at something simpler like throttle bodies in
the first instance and see how you get on.
Scootz had a fantastic engine build on an Audi v8 lump if you search this forum which should provide some ideas, also look at Claire's v6 TB
conversions.
Regards Mark
You're right about the eaton m60, I got my numbers muddled up! I will have a search for Scootz and his v8 build.
Thanks for the warm welcome from all of you, I will post updates as and when progress is made. at the moment its mainly tape measures and rather crude
cad drawings so nothing to show at the moment!
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