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Buggy Qustion

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Post by Daisy »

GQ wrote: currently @ 3 at the moment with a 4th one on its way soon :finger: :finger:

and plenty of v6's coming shortly :D :D

woops... now i think hard about it... theres actually FOUR with one more on its way!!!!!!!!!!

if i remember them all....

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Post by zzzz »

ISUZUROVER wrote:There seem to be a reasonable number of buggies in Europe running this sort of setup. VW golf/polo engines and transaxles are common. Usually with portals.

Another problem besides strength is finding a transaxle with low enough gearing. The more powerful the engine the higher the gearing.

It would be interesting to see someone build a buggy with a subaru drivetrain. The early MY (EA79/81??) came with a 3.9:1 transaxle, any up to an EA81/82?? turbo will bolt straight on (1.8L turbo). Or you could use a WRX engine but probably too $$$. Because it is a boxxer weight would be nice and low - Strength may still be a problem though.
WRX halfcuts including gearbox range from $2500-6000 depending on what year, STI, gearbox etc.

Here is a link to give people some inspiration :D
http://www.japparts.com.au/products/stock-arriving.html
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Post by ISUZUROVER »

zzzz wrote:
ISUZUROVER wrote:There seem to be a reasonable number of buggies in Europe running this sort of setup. VW golf/polo engines and transaxles are common. Usually with portals.

Another problem besides strength is finding a transaxle with low enough gearing. The more powerful the engine the higher the gearing.

It would be interesting to see someone build a buggy with a subaru drivetrain. The early MY (EA79/81??) came with a 3.9:1 transaxle, any up to an EA81/82?? turbo will bolt straight on (1.8L turbo). Or you could use a WRX engine but probably too $$$. Because it is a boxxer weight would be nice and low - Strength may still be a problem though.
WRX halfcuts including gearbox range from $2500-6000 depending on what year, STI, gearbox etc.

Here is a link to give people some inspiration :D
http://www.japparts.com.au/products/stock-arriving.html
Better still, the SVX (flat 6 non-turbo) engines below them. You could build a very cool buggy with one of those.
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