Mythbuster: continuing project thread of my 1303 '75

[Wally]

Originally Posted by vwdreaming

nice
im sure u said some where already. but what tires are u running they seem to hook up well

Its a semi-slick street/trackday tire in 245/35/18 size: Bridgestone SP Super Sport race, threadwear 60 (!), I really like them but they don't make those anymore.

Xellex: sorry, can't help you there..

[Wally]

Something to handle the upgraded power a bit better (I hope) through the corners: 944 M030 25.5mm torsion bars:

[MX67]

Wally, nice job!

I hope those 25.5s will be OK, because I also bought them for my project. I guess, I'm waiting for the update about how they changed Your Bug, meaning driving feeling!

Regarding Your performance, those numbers looks serious. I believe most of us trust Your opinion on turbocharged Type 4 engine subject (I do, because I don't know anybody else who made engine "from schratch" with totaly simple parts, plus modern tehnology like FI and Turbo to get serious numbers). I'm wondering only one thing:

Considering Your today's knowledge, experience and abilities, how much Your engine costs? Roughly. Is it 3000 euros, 5000 euros, or what? I really trust You on this one, because I was thinking about STI (sorry people) because it costs me 2500 euros, has 300 HP and 350+ Nm.

Thank You!

Best regards from chap who said hello on Spa Franchorchamps at Le bug show