Interesting AWD Build.... - Competition Diesel.Com

*JQmile* · 06-24-2012, 01:54 PM

The VTG AWD Corvette from Europe......runs a single turbo small block, Syclone drivetrain, and runs mid 8s in the quarter mile. I wonder if this type of setup would hold up in a diesel? I would think it would shave at least 500-700 pounds off of a traditional setup.....

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzo8Ro0vNv8

Build Thread:

Stingray AWD - Corvette Forum

diesel_importer · 06-24-2012, 02:28 PM

Corvette is cool, but that Golf is FREAKIN SWEET! I've been watching videos of it for the last 5 minutes.

Craig_C · 06-24-2012, 02:37 PM

I wouldnt think it would hold up, unless you got rid of alot more weight. Of course 10 years ago I would have said theres no way for a awd talon/eclipse to go as fast as they do now!

Hurley · 06-24-2012, 08:21 PM

surge much?

oldestof11 · 06-24-2012, 09:00 PM

That Golf, iirc, is really a Rabbit (before there ever was a Golf) and has a R32 2.9L VR6 with twin 60mm turbos. Weighs around 1900lbs.

Big Swole · 06-24-2012, 09:09 PM

That's bad arse right there!!!

Love it when folks with money think outside the box!!

bsmith · 06-24-2012, 11:36 PM

YouTube - Chevrolet Corvette VTG 4X4 Turbo [9.0] Vs. VW Golf I TDI

Craig_C · 06-25-2012, 04:40 AM

Looks like a really safe place to be a spectator!!

Risco · 06-25-2012, 10:52 AM

i cant remeber where i saw it but the fastest truck ever is awd 3000 hp gas chevy

*CTDYoungGun* · 06-25-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Risco

i cant remeber where i saw it but the fastest truck ever is awd 3000 hp gas chevy

Miss Misery. The owner/operator has posted about it on here before. Wrecked a while back IIRC

*Michael* · 06-25-2012, 04:01 PM

, I suppose I could build up a wild 4BT and throw it in my Typhoon?

wannabecummins · 06-25-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael

, I suppose I could build up a wild 4BT and throw it in my Typhoon?

That would be sweet!!

*ctdiesel99* · 06-25-2012, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael

, I suppose I could build up a wild 4BT and throw it in my Typhoon?

I love diesels and all but don't you ruin that Typhoon like that

SmokeShow · 06-25-2012, 04:31 PM

Makes me want a cyclone all over again. I thought they started converting them to rwd at about the 9 sec mark?

chuggins10 · 06-29-2012, 05:24 PM

what set up would be able to hold up to the torque?

*Michael* · 06-29-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ctdiesel99

I love diesels and all but don't you ruin that Typhoon like that

, I'd probably buy someone's junker/thrashed one and do it if I were going to. Mine is still in really nice shape aside from a dead transmission.

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Originally Posted by SmokeShow

Makes me want a cyclone all over again. I thought they started converting them to rwd at about the 9 sec mark?

I think that's about the point that they do. I know someone ran in the 8's a few years ago with a RWD converted one.

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Originally Posted by strokinnochokin

what set up would be able to hold up to the torque?

Probably not, but it would be fun to try!

Here's another cheap option that's local to me:
GMC TYPHOON W/502 BB INSANE!!!!

I'm soooo tempted to buy this thing for the engine as a spare for my Vega. It appears to be a RWD clone though. I saw it once at the track a few years ago, looked pretty clean then.

06-24-2012, 01:54 PM	#1
JQmile Name: JQmile Title: Comp Diesel Sponsor Status: Not Here Join Date: Nov 2006 Member`s Gallery Posts: 6,976	Interesting AWD Build.... The VTG AWD Corvette from Europe......runs a single turbo small block, Syclone drivetrain, and runs mid 8s in the quarter mile. I wonder if this type of setup would hold up in a diesel? I would think it would shave at least 500-700 pounds off of a traditional setup..... Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzo8Ro0vNv8 Build Thread: Stingray AWD - Corvette Forum __________________ 89 Dodge 972rwhp on the hose, still a VE!

06-24-2012, 02:28 PM	#2
diesel_importer Name: diesel_importer Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fairfield,TX Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,501	Corvette is cool, but that Golf is FREAKIN SWEET! I've been watching videos of it for the last 5 minutes. __________________ 01 QCSB 2WD AUTO: Redline/Smarty, Monster VP, 6x.013, S467 FMW, Goerend Trans, Caltracs. Fuel only - 11.85 @ 114, 50 Shot - 11.58 @ 116 w/ 1.69 60'

06-24-2012, 08:21 PM	#4
Hurley Name: Hurley Title: BLAKLUNG Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Statesville, NC Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,698	surge much? __________________ THIS IS COMPD. 95 2500 RCSB 2wd back-halfed and 4-linked 5x14/7mm +100cc/4k/11-blade billet 63/68/.91 T4 539/989 03 RCLB 4x4, SSR

06-24-2012, 09:00 PM	#5
oldestof11 Name: oldestof11 Title: Drag racer Status: Not Here Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dixon, IL Member`s Gallery Posts: 9,084	That Golf, iirc, is really a Rabbit (before there ever was a Golf) and has a R32 2.9L VR6 with twin 60mm turbos. Weighs around 1900lbs. __________________ Jon

06-24-2012, 09:09 PM	#6
Big Swole Name: Big Swole Title: MegaInterceptor Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Member`s Gallery Posts: 16,950	That's bad arse right there!!! Love it when folks with money think outside the box!! __________________ -HIS -2017 991.2 Turbo S GT Silver w/ Bordeaux Red / Black -2023 Camaro 2SS 1LE - 6MT - Sharkskin Metallic -2006 Honda S2000 - SOS Supercharged - 397 whp - Silverstone Metallic -2016 RAM 2500 MegaCab Diesel - Silver (Tuned) -HERS -2019 718 Boxster S - Miami Blue 6MT, Cobb Tune, Soul, Ohlins, -2014 958.1 Cayenne S - Umber Metallic / Luxor Beige -2013 Honda Civic S.i.Coupe - 6MT

06-24-2012, 02:37 PM	#3
Craig_C Name: Craig_C Title: Resident Smartass Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Corydon, IN Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,714	I wouldnt think it would hold up, unless you got rid of alot more weight. Of course 10 years ago I would have said theres no way for a awd talon/eclipse to go as fast as they do now!

06-25-2012, 04:40 AM	#8
Craig_C Name: Craig_C Title: Resident Smartass Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Corydon, IN Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,714	Looks like a really safe place to be a spectator!!

06-25-2012, 10:52 AM	#9
Risco Name: Risco Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2012 Member`s Gallery Posts: 58	i cant remeber where i saw it but the fastest truck ever is awd 3000 hp gas chevy __________________ 2003 ford 6.0 Your Cummins might be fast but your girlfriend likes my slow powerstroke

06-25-2012, 04:01 PM	#11
Michael Name: Michael Title: Comp Diesel Sponsor Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Happy Valley, OR Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,411	, I suppose I could build up a wild 4BT and throw it in my Typhoon? __________________ ISSPRO Engineering Manager Under Construction: 1999 Chevy Pro Stock Diesel Pickup LBZ, GT4202R over GT5541R, sponsored by ISSPRO and Chris Alston's Chassisworks 95 F350 CC DRW, Intake, exhaust, chip, injectors, locker, gauges 00 Jetta TDI - tunes, clutch & gauges And a bunch of gassers

06-25-2012, 04:31 PM	#14
SmokeShow Name: SmokeShow Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Member`s Gallery Posts: 4,715	Makes me want a cyclone all over again. I thought they started converting them to rwd at about the 9 sec mark? __________________ Mitch IG: @_mitch_ratliff_ '14 Ford F150 FX4 SuperCrew, w/ 3.5L EcoBoost, bone stock 83 GMC K30 CC SB 4WD awaiting D/A chassis swap

06-29-2012, 05:24 PM	#15
chuggins10 Name: chuggins10 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2007 Member`s Gallery Posts: 872	what set up would be able to hold up to the torque? __________________ Chris Huggins Pressurized Performance 95' Dodge 2500. Has a nasty smokey tractor engine in it right now but a CR 6.7 is getting ready to find a new home..... 06' TBSS that the wife hot rods around in.