New to pro-touring and looking forward to learning more.

[V8SuperBeetle]

Hey guys,

I joined mainly so I could talk to one of my V8 bug buddies, but since I joined I know I'll pick up a few pointers to make my ride more "pro-tour-esk".

My ride is a 1973 VW Super Beetle on top of a 94 S10 frame (shorten). It has a 400 hp 383 SBC upfront backed by a built th350 with a 2500 stall, and 3.08 gears (stock 7.625 rear). It's more of my pro-street car, but it's a continual work in progress. It has a 10 point roll cage and the interior is very minimal.

For now, I just roll around the streets occasionally. Upgrade plans are a 3000 stall, steeper gears (3.73 or 4.10), four link rear suspension in place of the leaf springs, a stronger rear (either Ford 8.8 or 9"), and set of wheels that are more suitable to the pro-touring style.

Here she is as it stands. I did 99.9% of the work myself. Well, my buddy buffed and polished the car, but I did the paint in my garage.

This build was done on a shoe string budget, so I have a lot of Summit Racing and Jegs brand parts, where I can. Even the paint is Summit brand.

Enjoy.



















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