16v Drag Project
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16v Drag Project
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Here we were planning to tilt the ABF motor forward. We're using huge Jenveys, and that meant we'd have to cut the bonnet. So we tilted the damn thing.
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1124543/muffin1.jpg)
Tinted lexan fitted, as well as the carbon side mirrors, single Audi S3 handle, raised bonnet for cooling etc..
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Interior odds and ends…
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Engine is a special one, the head has 300deg cams and everything has been tinkered with. Bottom end has been balanced with a 100mm Eurospec crank, JE pistons, rods, 14:1 comp…
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Jenveys!
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H&R and Koni combination
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Hydraulic handbrake…
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Custom made aluminium fuel cell…
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…mounted to the car.
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Adjustable struts towers…
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Huge ass cvs'…
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Lightweight rear axle made from aluminium.
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Checking for space…
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Oil catch pans are required in South African drag racing rules.
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1124543/Racingcars2011041.jpg)
Long manifold runners.
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1124543/Racingcars2011033.jpg)
Check the MkV alternator!
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52mm Jenveys!
![](https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/uploads/pbextract/1124543/Racingcars2011037.jpg)
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Aeromotive takes care of the fuel.
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Engine tilted, with Jenveys facing frontwards through the grille, and not out through the bonnet.
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How low can one go?
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4-into-1 exhaust system exiting through the fender
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Weld Racing rims with M&H drag slicks, with skinnies for the rear. Now the sideshafts can finally be measured up and manufactured.
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Finished! The car just needs a few adjustments like the new updated decals, corner weights and final dyno tune.
Ready for war!
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Hows this for a fender?
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Guages - check!
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Lightweight Welds…
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Brake drums drilled for weight loss…
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Thanks for the help boys…
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Off to Koni to do the corner weights
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Our first event is happening this weekend. Obviously we'll have a few hiccups but we all have to start somewhere…Hope you enjoyed our build.
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What's the weight and power?
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Awesome build. Prob could be made road legal fairly easily too! (Minus the mental exhaust of course!)
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