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This is how my dragracing project started, a sorry looking Notch that I found in a town close by. The goal is to run it on SCC 2009.  It was to be paired up with this chassi from Ron Lummus. Though it was still in the US and it felt like forever before it arrived  I dragged the car to the garage.  Went to a birthday party and my friend Fredde happened to come by with the big anglegrinder and all of a sudden the body was off the pan   Not much to save  The car was so bad that I even had to fix the doors  While I was at them I made some holes. What was typical was that when I was done with the doors, fresh ones turned up...  I am going to keep the dash  While I was waiting for the chassi I collected some parts. Kept them in may old racer.  The engine is a 2332:a with JPM heads, big turbo a Garrett GT45, it will run on E85, Autronic SM2, MSD 7 and some more stuff. I think it will be quite competent and make the car move.  Finally the chassi arrived. Though the salty air on the ocean had done some damage. Had to start with some cleaning.  With the chassi finally home I could start with the body. Had to put one side on just to get the feel of it. Now all I have to do is to get there...  While I am running a turbo I can be good to cool the air before it gets into the engine. This is how it will look like   I will add a fan that will suck air through the IC and if it will be needed I can get air from the sidewindows. Two Bosch 044 pumps should do it  The gas will get to the engine through two pipes and return in one throught the regulator  Now we are getting closer to realtime. No racecar will be complete without it´s aluminum. When I ordered the chassi I also ordered 100 Dzus. A bit cheaper to by there then here. I have never worked with aluminum before and not much with steel either. I had some trial and error. But i think it came out alright.   Building the rear firewall was a quite a lot of work.      Even the doorjams had to be filled  A wheeliebar will be needed I think  Started on the fenders. Realised that I only have one decent fender. Though I have a few good prospects lined up.  Dzusing the fender  The seat is at it´s position and so is the steering wheel and so is the throttle, break and clutch pedals.  The exhaust is ready. A friend (Patrik with the black fastback) built it for me.  |
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« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2009, 18:13:24 pm » |
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Nice project and good work so far.I think it's gonne be a killerride. Keep posting the pictures.  |
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« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2009, 23:13:57 pm » |
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Great post.
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« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2009, 21:21:08 pm » |
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Hey, very good project !!! Keep us updated, I love to see those typ-3`s in full race-trim  Greetz |
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« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2009, 21:35:06 pm » |
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Holy...  When did you start these killer-project? Very nice. Mario/DKT |
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« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2009, 22:21:49 pm » |
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COOL project dude - can't wait to see it at SCC09  |
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« Reply #6 on: January 05, 2009, 09:03:44 am » |
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Holy... When did you start these killer-project? Very nice. Mario/DKT Hey Mario! Many thanks! Well the chassi arrived in May. But the whole project started in february of last year. //Johan |
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« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2009, 09:12:54 am » |
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The goal is to run it on SCC 2009.
Thats the spirit :-D Can't wait to see your next update. |
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« Reply #8 on: January 05, 2009, 13:10:29 pm » |
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Wow!!! That's a serious project!! Looks like you are building a true dream car!
Serious stuff!
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« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2009, 03:11:27 am » |
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I don't think I've ever seen a twinscroll turbo manifold setup on a type 1 engine before. I normally see the exhaust ports matched with the firing order to minimize any turbulence/pressure drop. I think 1 and 4 then 3 and 2 would have to be paired to separate the pulses properly. Looks neat though! I can't wait to see how that setup performs compared to an open turbo. |
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« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2009, 03:04:21 am » |
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Damn that looks like it's going to be a hard ride  |
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« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2009, 12:17:00 pm » |
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nice header
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« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2009, 20:35:28 pm » |
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I just realised that my right side rear fender was not good enough to end up on the car, it was really bad actually. Does anyone have one please contact me.
Cheers
Johan
He johan, that's a hell of a notch, damn i'm in love  I've a right side NOS rear fender, it is nos but rusty (price € 150,--), you have to sand-blasted it. I live in Holland so maby it's to far away!!! If you want a piqture let me no kim-mycha@home.nlKeep up the nice work, greetings mycha |
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« Reply #13 on: January 11, 2009, 21:06:51 pm » |
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I just realised that my right side rear fender was not good enough to end up on the car, it was really bad actually. Does anyone have one please contact me.
Cheers
Johan
He johan, that's a hell of a notch, damn i'm in love I've a right side NOS rear fender, it is nos but rusty (price € 150,--), you have to sand-blasted it. I live in Holland so maby it's to far away!!! If you want a piqture let me no kim-mycha@home.nlKeep up the nice work, greetings mycha Thanks!! Well it´s a bit far and they are really hard to transport. Found som fenders more close to home. /J |
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« Reply #14 on: January 23, 2009, 14:16:53 pm » |
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Got the opportunity to get a Mendeola MD4 tranny. It will require some modification of the chassi but hey it' s worth it |
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« Reply #15 on: January 24, 2009, 01:23:11 am » |
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I don't think I've ever seen a twinscroll turbo manifold setup on a type 1 engine before. I normally see the exhaust ports matched with the firing order to minimize any turbulence/pressure drop. I think 1 and 4 then 3 and 2 would have to be paired to separate the pulses properly. Looks neat though! I can't wait to see how that setup performs compared to an open turbo. I was thinking the same thing. Nice wastegate arrangement though. Oh, and the car is not bad either... |
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« Reply #16 on: January 24, 2009, 15:35:04 pm » |
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I don't think I've ever seen a twinscroll turbo manifold setup on a type 1 engine before. I normally see the exhaust ports matched with the firing order to minimize any turbulence/pressure drop. I think 1 and 4 then 3 and 2 would have to be paired to separate the pulses properly. Looks neat though! I can't wait to see how that setup performs compared to an open turbo. [/quot I was thinking the same thing. Nice wastegate arrangement though. Oh, and the car is not bad either... The reason i made the header like that is beacuse there isnt much space to play with(wheeliebars and the drag chute brackets) and if you think about it,it is in firingorder if you start counting at cyl nr 2(1,4,3) Normally when you do a pulssplit header for a twinscroll turbo on a VW you pair them 1-3 and 2-4,the reason is to gain 3-400 rpms in spoolup, perfect for street use but this one is for dragracing use and will not see rpms under 6000. Patte. |
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« Reply #17 on: February 04, 2009, 16:01:15 pm » |
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Looks so great ! SCC 2009 will be a fun year! Good luck with this cool car and keep us updated. /Thomas
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« Reply #18 on: February 06, 2009, 10:23:32 am » |
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I´ve done some work with the help of a friend (Thanks Paolo). Got to protect the fuel.  Steering column securely fastened.  Shift mount. Hopefully this will be solid enough  |
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« Reply #19 on: February 08, 2009, 13:30:48 pm » |
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I´ve done some work with the help of a friend (Thanks Paolo). Got to protect the fuel. Steering column securely fastened. Shift mount. Hopefully this will be solid enough It has arrived!! |
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« Reply #20 on: February 08, 2009, 13:32:34 pm » |
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It has arrived!! Now all I have to do is to build some brackets..  [/quote] |
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« Reply #21 on: February 08, 2009, 16:39:26 pm » |
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very nice...keep up the good work!!!
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« Reply #22 on: February 09, 2009, 10:47:17 am » |
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Is it hakan lundgrens old gearcase? Very nice work will be fun to se it this summer
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« Reply #23 on: February 09, 2009, 12:17:42 pm » |
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Is it hakan lundgrens old gearcase? Very nice work will be fun to se it this summer
Yupp that is correct! Got it lined up last night so it sits at it´s correct position. /Johan |
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« Reply #24 on: February 25, 2009, 17:56:15 pm » |
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The tranny is now in place, though only spotwelded.   The chute arrived. Lots of stuff. Know all I have to do is to build the mount to it.  |
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« Reply #25 on: February 25, 2009, 19:03:38 pm » |
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Is that the stroud chute?I ordered one last week for my car.I am going to keep an eye on your chute fab work .. Michael Ps Really cool notch you are building |
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« Reply #26 on: March 05, 2009, 19:40:25 pm » |
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Had the inspector over the other day and it is now tagged for racing down to 7.50. Yeah right that´ll happen Got the window net in place the night before  The stick shift is now in place. Just need to be connected then I can dream away  |
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« Reply #27 on: March 05, 2009, 21:03:46 pm » |
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Looks Stunning Whats the Tube diam. of your rollcage ? Looks very good..... |
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« Reply #28 on: March 05, 2009, 23:31:07 pm » |
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Really nice Johan!
Can't wait seeing it in action!!
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« Reply #29 on: March 09, 2009, 10:04:12 am » |
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Looks Stunning Whats the Tube diam. of your rollcage ? Looks very good..... Thanks!! The rollcage is 44 mm chromolly. |
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