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Title: Vittone does it Again... Post by: MC Dyno Don on April 13, 2015, 16:20:27 pm I ventured out this last Sunday to Edwards Air base to watch the VW's with my friend Mike Smith and we were rather miffed at the fact that all the VW action was done on Saturday (im sure that Hot vws ad stated sat AND Sunday racing for the VW 36 challenge) according to Mike,... so we just decided to walk and gawk. Upon talking with several animated racing enthusiasts, we shortly learned to know of the RESPECT the VW's brought to the mile and a half program. One of the Standouts was in fact a certain Red K Ghia that wowed EVERYONE there when the timers blinked 141mph..!! This was in fact the entry of non other than Darrell Vittone who has been toiling for several months with his new "36 HP Challenge" Ghia project. I want to Personally say "CONGRATULATIONS DARRELL" for your many years of dedication and vision to the VW community and for Wow factor witnessed by the many attendees there...!! ROCK ON MY SENIOR MOMENTS MAN/LOL. Your Friend, Dyno Don
Title: Re: Vittone does it Again... Post by: volksnut on April 13, 2015, 17:08:25 pm NICE!
Title: Re: Vittone does it Again... Post by: Fastbrit on April 13, 2015, 17:15:33 pm 141.8mph...
Title: Re: Vittone does it Again... Post by: MC Dyno Don on April 14, 2015, 02:51:57 am Sorry/Correct you are keith @ 141 MPH... AWESOME..!!
Title: Re: Vittone does it Again... Post by: Al Weidman on April 21, 2015, 05:35:44 am Everybody understands this motor is based on a 25hp case and sets the bar pretty high for the 36hp challenge class. :o
Title: Re: Vittone does it Again... Post by: WCB Hitler's Hot Rod on April 21, 2015, 19:10:09 pm Wow! Top speed in my '50 vert was 76mph and I could feel the doors shaking! I know ghias are much more aerodynamic but still that is very impressive
Title: Re: Vittone does it Again... Post by: Sarge on April 21, 2015, 21:22:12 pm Saw this on the tube the other day...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CTuJv9qjGI The prior record was 108mph, so 141.8 is pretty sweet! The motor measures in at 1798cc and uses Denzel cylinder heads. Word has it that a hair dryer might be in the works where the current record sits at 129mph.... Title: Re: Vittone does it Again... Post by: Frenchy Dehoux on April 21, 2015, 21:50:47 pm Who ever will be using a hair dryer better start buying all of the extension cords you can find at all of the Home Depot in Calif to make you you have enough to make the miles LOL !!!!!! Frenchy Title: Re: Vittone does it Again... Post by: RichardinNZ on April 22, 2015, 02:13:26 am A fantastic achievement, and proves that there is hope for those of us still running our 36hp blocks.
Title: Re: Vittone does it Again... Post by: Zach Gomulka on April 22, 2015, 03:27:06 am A fantastic achievement, and proves that there is hope for those of us still running our 36hp blocks. Hope for power, yes. Hope for reliability also, doubtful. Was this the same engine that was in the (Inch Pincher?) Beetle last year? I can't imagine what the price tag on that engine is :o Title: Re: Vittone does it Again... Post by: Sarge on April 22, 2015, 14:13:12 pm My bet is that it is... that one used a stroked (82.1mm) 912 crank and 85mm CP pistons on Carillo rods in Nikasil coated cylinders.
The cam is from Web and uses Porsche lifters. The case is a well-seasoned 1949 model. Title: Re: Vittone does it Again... Post by: Zach Gomulka on April 22, 2015, 17:41:22 pm That's cool Sarge, thanks for sharing. I've been wondering lately if an 82 crank would fit, I know the guys at Wilhoit squeezed one into a 356 case (91x82), and the architecture is of course similar. Really pushing the boundaries of what Ferdinand intended, gotta love it :)
Title: Re: Vittone does it Again... Post by: speedwell on April 22, 2015, 20:05:02 pm the 49 case had some oil leaq problem who was solved the first time but this time they reapperd , and darrell goes with another case ;-)
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