Re: An Idea...::grin::

[Pei-Chung Ting <chungsteroonie@yahoo.com>]

I too had a similar thought. . . I have an '88 16v as
well, but have always liked the idea of big power,
mid-engined rear drive cars.  The more cost effective
solution for me was instead of chopping up the
scirocco, going with a small block stroker 383 in a
Porsche 914 chassis.  Stock transaxle would not be
able to hold that kind of torque so a 930 tranny from
a turbo with factory ZF limited slip was purchased. It
needs the ring and pinion gears flopped for mid-engine
use (or you could run it upside down) which is an
extensive operation.  Anyways, the chassis is already
set up for mid-engine. . . pre-formed sheet metal
chassis reinforcements are readily available to weld
in for the rear frame section, and the conversion kits
are "bolt-on".  Mine will be done in about a year due
to financial constraints. . . chassis is almost done
and ready for paint. . . suspension/brake parts are
all ready to go.  Need to build the motor.

-'Chung

--- NockoBob@aol.com wrote:
> Okay, so I have a nice Scirocco I'm happy with ('88
> 16V) but I want a little 
> more ooomph in it... so I also happen to have a
> really nice '72 Buick Electra 
> (with a 445ci motor) ... I was thinking, how about i
> take out my lil 16V, 
> take out the back seat, drop a 445 into my Scirocco,
> and put a sack of bricks 
> up front... anyone see any logistics problems here?


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