Need more people doing things like this TBH, GT engine conversions are just a lazy way out. much more fun to build something like this and if it gets to 80+ bhp then it may start changing peoples minds and make them tune there SPI's

well impressed with this and i'm interested to see how it goes but i really don't think it will crack standard gt power. and as for doing a gt is taking the lazy way out i think thats a bit silly to say because you could have done all this to a gt and got loads more power. he's only doing this to enter 1 litre rallys which sounds like a right laugh. but if you wern't doin that rally, whhy wouldn't you use a gt block instead or abd, aee?

dude you should perhaps look at making the car alot lighter and a shorter ratio box

Edited 15 February, 201016 yr by T_F_G

Good work fella! Polishing stuffs a chore, good effort! I always get half way in and wish i hadn't bothered starting!

What sort of maching did you use to make that flanged plate? Shiney

Yep it is, i dont mind it though, makes me feel really good after iv done it , and you can see the difference in the pics.

I first used the CNC miller to do the 4 mounting holes and the big centre bore, and then moved onto a convectional cente lathe to do the flange and the outside profile.

Cheers for the comment mate

Max

Fair play to you man, its good to see someone tuning a smaller engine and sticking with it!

Thanks alot mate

Need more people doing things like this TBH, GT engine conversions are just a lazy way out. much more fun to build something like this and if it gets to 80+ bhp then it may start changing peoples minds and make them tune there SPI's

I have no idea how much power its going to make, I'm not really that bothered as long as its worth the effort I'm putting in.

Also cheers for the good comment , it makes a real difference

well impressed with this and i'm interested to see how it goes but i really don't think it will crack standard gt power. and as for doing a gt is taking the lazy way out i think thats a bit silly to say because you could have done all this to a gt need got loads more power. he's only doing this to enter 1 litre rallys which sounds like a right laugh. but if you wern't doin that rally, whhy wouldn't you use a gt block instead or abd, aee?

dude you should perhaps look at making the car alot lighter need a shorter ratio box

Well iv got no idea about power mate, none at all. If its close to a GT ill be delighted , It will have alot of things thats going to be better than a GT though TBH. As for gearbox , I'm sticking with the 4 speed thats in it, its a just had a re-con and its very small ratio so its perfect for the track, i think gears 1-3 are the same as the GT and 4 being inbetween 4-5 on a GT box if you get me .

Cheers for the good comment though pal, Keeps me going!

Max

for some reason i i kept saying need instead of and

(where i have written 'need' twice, i mean to put 'and')

Edited 15 February, 201016 yr by T_F_G

What kind of condition are my pistons in , one of the first pics :)

Should they be so mucky?

Max

there fine

UPDATE :

3F Head and modified manifold with carb all assmebled :)

Still need to fit a gasket inbetween the manifold and head though.

Soo , the spec there is:

3F head (skimmed, cleaned , Re-built.)

polished 6n cam cover

port and polished 1.05 intake manifold

40mm silcone hose

HIF38 SU carb with 2 custom adapters

Vacuum advance dizzy mk2 coupe S

Hope you like.

Edited 18 February, 201016 yr by Gozzard-Coupe

Have you got plans for the rocker cover breather hose?

yeehh just make a little boss for it at work.

Max

nice work mate!

cheers pal!

good effort cant wait to see the result

neither can i.

Got more updates soon.

Custom MDF and leather door cards

Body bits

Interior.

bet this is gonna be a hoot to drive. Had planned to run a similar setup on my old mk2 square, but a gt came up cheap, so i never got round to doing it.

Looking forward to seing how much torque this'll produce, any plans to use a ram pipe on the end of the carb?

i think I'm using the airbox from a GT, not wasting my time with a K&N.

Then run maybe two cold air feeds to the GT box.

All custom like

As for being a "hoot" to drive, iv got no idea.

How come you think it will be?

Max

used to have a couple of minis, they were both great fun, the induction noise from su's is just ace, even if its no faster, the sound will more than make up for it.

lol yeah.

Cheers for the comment

UPDATES 28 febuary 2010

Had a day free finally so got up early and got crackin on the polo.

Also got my goodies from GSF which finally allowed me to fit the new head .

Head bolts, inlet and exhaust gaskets.

Also finished off my coil lol.

Had to be done.

3F head on.

Now for the polished rocker cover.

Carb and manifold one.

Plenty of room

Something what its gonna look like, gonna have to make up some custom brackets to clear the huge carb though.

looking pretty poorly.

Also , the car hasn't been running or even moving for quite a while now so seizure has set in and its got pretty rusty around the brakes so decided to gave them a good service and some TLC.

Got some new pads and disks on the way, and iv got some nice black hammerite for the carriers , callipers and guards.

Iv got plans to make some nice MDF and faux leather door cards so took them off ready for offering up some MDF board.

Cool little pic on fag and tea break.

Hope you like.

looking good, how soon till its running? you might wanna look up some autocross polos as they often use su carbs. there is one for sale on ebay at the mo. might be worth tapping the owner up for info on which jets/ram pipes etc. they run

looking good, how soon till its running? you might wanna look up some autocross polos as they often use su carbs. there is one for sale on ebay at the mo. might be worth tapping the owner up for info on which jets/ram pipes etc. they run

tip top!

Cheers my friend ill have a gander now.

heres the link

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vw-polo-1-3-coupe-cl...=item35a771177b]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vw-p

^Thats your Mad Max Polo right there.

I'm impressed, My mates got a Triumph Herald and it's got a lovely sound. The only thing I would say is where's the other carb? lol.

These were the carbs that were derived from the WWII Merlin engine I believe.