Description
This historic Super Vee was just restored, and has been spared no expense! Air-cooled T324, monocoque chassis, one recent race, (VARA Buttonwillow - May 04'). Tech entry in the latest SCCA logbook. All suspension parts replated by Queen City Plating in Mukilteo, Washington. Suspension set up by Speedware in Seattle. Quick, and the best bang for the buck! Race with the big boys for a reasonable price!
History
(3) SCCA logbooks. Carl Haas as original importer of course. First logbook entry as 05/22/76 by David Hansen, then Blackhawk,R.A. Gold Cup,Irp National,VW Gold Cup Watkins Glen and on and on; all East coast racing throughout logbooks. Owners as; Tom Grunnah,Phil Rosette,Harley Cliff,Barry Hauf,Don Giovanoni,Bob Maytell,Alan Smith,David Kustenbaker,Robert McElheny. Have some factory drawings, and historical data.
Recent Competition History
Still holds the 1995 Chimney Rock Hillclimb record for the SCCA "FC" class. Records at Gratten and Watkins Glen. Held first and second in SCCA Gold Cup when newer!
Performance Data
Class: FSV
Weight: 800 lbs
Engine
Engine Builder: Volkswagen
Manufacturer: VW - reconditioned case.
Type: Air-Cooled Type IV as original.
Displacement: 1700cc +
Horsepower: 200
Induction: Dual Webers.
Heads: 1800cc New heads.
Block: VW
Main Caps: German main bearings.
Connecting Rods: Balanced, German rod bearings.
Pistons: JE Billet Pistons
Valves: solid rocker/chromoly pushrods
Clutch: Type 411 Race clutch
Total Time: 2hrs.
Tech data slim from builder. Flow Bench tested,balanced & blueprinted.
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: Fuelsafe /warr. card here too!
Age: New
Capacity: 8gals
Fuel Type: Unocal/VP 110 octane leaded.
Oil/Water System
Radiator: n.a.
Water Rad Location: n.a
Oil Cooler: Oil cooler relocated up front.
Oil Cooler Location: Front mount as original factory delivery.
Electrical System
Ignition: Compu-Fire DIX6 - 65,000 volts.
Alternator: n/a.
Battery: New 33amp SBS RG type.
Data Logger: n/a
Computer: n.a
Transmission
Manfacturer: Volkswagen as original.
Type: VW case as original.
Gears: Hewland MK 8/9.
Shifter: 4-speed w/reverse as original.
Trans Cooler: No trans. cooler.
Hewland sent out for service at time of resto. Seals replaced as is expected.
Rear End
Manufacturer: VW/Hewland
Type: VW case w/correct Hewland MK 8/9.
Cooler: No trans. cooler.
Case: VW
Differential: Hewland MK 8/9.
Body
Construction: Fiberglass panels (3) new nose piece from England - original part.
Color: Yellow
Paint: Newly painted w/clearcoat.
Condition: Excellent!
Top three panels painted two months ago.
Chassis
Type: monocoque
Builder: Lola
Material: Aluminum
Finish: Aluminum
Condition: Excellent!
Front Suspension: Unequal Wishbones
Rear Suspension: Top Link - Twin Rad Rods, Lower Wishbone.
Shocks: New Bilstein all around; Contacted the Lola factory for the correct original part numbers.
Brakes: New VW with all new lines and pads.
Steering: Original Lola rack; adj.
Wheels: Panasports; centers just powdercoated black.
Tires: Hoosiers; one race old.
Interior
Color/Finish: Aluminum tub w/fabric seat back.
Material: Just recovered; black/with yellow piping.
Formula Super Vee
