1600 cc VW engine sawp? Ever seen one?

kellys~hotrods · 11-23-2009, 11:37 AM

I recently came across a golf car that had a 1600 cc VW engine

Has anyone ever seen anything like this? If so, please share

Kelly

Whiskyb · 11-23-2009, 11:43 AM

If my memory serves me right a stock 1.6 made about 40hp. I would think their are easier ways to get that kind of power to weight ratio

kellys~hotrods · 11-23-2009, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiskyb

If my memory serves me right a stock 1.6 made about 40hp. I would think their are easier ways to get that kind of power to weight ratio

Where weight is a concern, you are correct. The one I saw was a custom 6 seat limo car with a tringulated 4 link front suspension and had air ride all the way around. Also, the motor was not the stock 40 hp version, I saw aftermarket intake, exhaust, larger carb, etc. I can try to post pics.

rib33024 · 11-23-2009, 11:56 AM

PICS---

kellys~hotrods · 11-23-2009, 03:14 PM

Ok here are two pics, I couldn't post them earlier due to my time management constraints.

Kelly

gornoman · 11-23-2009, 03:19 PM

WTF? Why would anyone lift a cart that high and have NO ground clearance? What's the point???

rib33024 · 11-23-2009, 03:21 PM

That wild but no clearance---- one of a kind there, thanks for the pics

mikesmotortoys · 11-23-2009, 03:23 PM

I've thought of doing SOMETHING like that - i.e. putting a Workhorse body onto a shortened VW pan, but I agree with Gorno, That massive lift and what, 8 inch clearance?

Great idea

Bad design

kellys~hotrods · 11-23-2009, 03:32 PM

I think it was intended for use in the sand, at least that is what the owner said he did with it. Ground clearance between the rear wheels would not be as big an issue in the sand. The one thing I would change is that stinger, it would hinder the approach/departure angle.

gornoman · 11-23-2009, 03:34 PM

Ground clearance is measured and determined via BOTH axles, unless he did all his driving with the front wheels in the air, LOL!

11-23-2009, 11:37 AM	#1
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rib33024 ...................... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FT Lauderdale FL. Posts: 16,416	Re: 1600 cc VW engine sawp? Ever seen one? PICS---

11-23-2009, 03:14 PM	#5
kellys~hotrods Gone to refill cooler... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 1,445	Re: 1600 cc VW engine sawp? Ever seen one? Ok here are two pics, I couldn't post them earlier due to my time management constraints. Kelly

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rib33024 ...................... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FT Lauderdale FL. Posts: 16,416	Re: 1600 cc VW engine sawp? Ever seen one? That wild but no clearance---- one of a kind there, thanks for the pics

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11-23-2009, 03:32 PM	#9
kellys~hotrods Gone to refill cooler... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sacramento, California Posts: 1,445	Re: 1600 cc VW engine sawp? Ever seen one? I think it was intended for use in the sand, at least that is what the owner said he did with it. Ground clearance between the rear wheels would not be as big an issue in the sand. The one thing I would change is that stinger, it would hinder the approach/departure angle.

11-23-2009, 03:34 PM	#10
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,286	Re: 1600 cc VW engine sawp? Ever seen one? Ground clearance is measured and determined via BOTH axles, unless he did all his driving with the front wheels in the air, LOL!

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