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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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This would make one hell of a LS1 hybrid. The cars are dirt cheap and you could go all out on the engine and drivetrain.
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 08:29 PM
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Except it's FWD and fugly
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 08:34 PM
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That one isn't FWD, and beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Someone with a GTI obviously isn't that concerned with looks anyway.
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 02:29 AM
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Any more info on this GTI? It looks like a handfull.........
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 07:54 AM
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Seems like it would be a bit front heavy.
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 11:58 AM
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Unfortunately I was just cruising event coverage so it was just pictures, and that was the only shot of it. From what I understand the VW VR6 is a heavy motor and the transmission is in front too, the combination is probably heavier than a 350. The VR6 swap is pretty popular in those cars and if you have an auto or even a heavy manual behind that 350, plus the rearend, it's probably better balanced. I haven't seen any pictures, but I have heard that someone built a Jetta of a similar year with a small block, I'm still trying to find it.
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Old Jul 29, 2005 | 04:11 PM
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looks like fun but i would love to see what it uses for rear tires. i have seen the jetta and it looks like a heap, plus the rear tires look very out of place, i wouldnt use it as an example.
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