Looks like it's an engine out job just to top up the oil

 

Amazing! Are you going to tart up the body work or are you going to keep it looking old?

 

+1 several times a year though if it drinks anything like my 2.5

 

Within the sub culture that is VW ownership, the "rat" look is the pinnacle of attainment. Some people fake it, but that one is absolutely genuine, and the result of complete indifference by the cream of american quarry workers over a protracted period. The sun baked look is a joy.
I think it's good enough for the Tate Gallery, so move over Tracey Emin.

 

I was hoping you'd say that

 

very nice

how come it has 2 header tanks?

 

Weight over the rear and a live axle? equal good for drag.

 

IIRC on the old combi vans just doing the spark plugs was virtually engine out.

And the throttle cable is about a mile long.

 

What do you mean
"love the idea of having something that looks nothing but goes like hell"
You DO! its called an Impreza!

 

Agreed, this is about as far from "barry boys" as you can get.

 

seriously cool :-)

 

that's got to be more fun than a £100,000 supercar.
Shaun.

 

That looks immense

 

If you don't mind me asking, I assume the engine work and guessing gearbox was done by yourselves? If so out of curiosity what would that cost as a drop off pick up supply and fit deal be?

Obviously if that's what's been done if not what was your part in this project. If you don't want to state a price then please pm me.

Cheers

 

One for the normal cooling system and the other is for the Chargecooler.

Martyn

 

That is über cool would love to see some vids of that in action!!

 

We specced and built the short block, overhauled the heads and supplied the other engine build parts. We also supplied the clutch and turbo. We supplied and fitted the Syvecs and Martyn mapped it. It's coming back when the charge cooler has had a re design.
The gearbox is the original case with beefed up internals.

 

VW box? with the reduction boxes removed and an IRS conversion?

 

The man waved at it and said "it's got different bits in it" I accepted that!

 

That is one awesome machine Should surprise a few people

 

Superb !