FRANKENSTEIN // STI POWERED CAL-LOOK BEETLE

I am sure some of you have already seen this, but I thought it would make an interesting follow up to the JDM tuned M Coupe we featured yesterday, which I might add, was a bit of a flop. Seeing as how many felt the M Coupe was not staying true to its roots, adopting a set of Work wheels and a massive single-exit exhaust, I thought you might find this Cal-look Beetle more to your liking.

Powered by a 2.5-liter WRX STI motor and featuring a laundry list of go-fast goodies and aesthetic improvements, this might be the most impressive Beetle I have ever seen. Now I have been called a purist once or twice myself (particularly when eating plain donuts), but you must first take into consideration the level of craftsmanship and dedication it would take to create such a car. Countless hours and god knows how much money went into creating this one-off automobile, and as far as I am concerned, it was both time and money well spent. Follow the link for a closer look... [read more]







The Mod List:

Engine:
2.5L WRX STi Short Block
Portflow WRX Head
Crower Cams
Crower Retainers
Crower Springs
Supertech +0.5mm Valves
Outback Oil Pan
Unorthodox Crank Pulley
AEM Alternator Pulley

Transmission:
Rancho Pro Drag Transmission
KEP Twin Disc
KEP Pressure Plate
KEP Flywheel
KEP Engine Adapter
Sway-A-Way HD Axles
EMPI Shifter

Fuel Injection:
AEM Race EMS
RC 1000cc/min Injectors
Walbro 255 Fuel Pump
AEM Fuel Pressure Regulator
AEM Fuel Filter
E85 Pump Gas

Exhaust:
IHI VF23 Turbo
DC Sports Exhaust Manifold
DC Sports Up Pipe
DC Sports Muffler

Intake:
STi V8 Intake Manifold
RC 65mm Throttle Body
Turbonetics Blow Off Valve
K&N Air Filter

Cooling:
Spearco Intercooler
Spal 6.5” Fans (x2)
C&R Radiator
Fluidyne Radiator
Fluidyne Oil Cooler
Spal 14” Fan

Brakes:
Airkewld Cross Drilled Front Brakes
Airkewld Cross Drilled Rear Brakes
Dual Master Cylinder
Stainless Brake Lines

Suspension/Structural:
KCW 4in Adjustable Beam
KYB Shocks
CSP Torque Bar
CSP HD Tranny Mount
Gene Berg Tranny Mount

Wheels:
HRE Model 311 Fuchs 17?9
Porsche 911 Fuchs 16?7
Toyo RA-1 235/45ZR17
Toyo T1-R 185/50ZR16

Interior:
Lilliput LCD Touchscreen
Sparco Steering Wheel
Porsche 993 OBC Tachometer
Procar Rally Seats by Scat
Powell Roller Throttle Pedal

Exterior:
Porsche Headlights
Car Craft Rear Fenders
Car Craft Deck Lid
Moon Eyes Stainless Rack
Weight:
1,796lbs