Recent content by NickTruman

hi Guys I am building a car using an Audi 1.8T AWT motor and transaxle mounted mid engines in an inverted triumph spitfire chassis. If that makes sense? I am using a rear Quattro subframe at the back to support the discs/driveshafts etc.. The reason for inverting the chassis is to allow the...

Thank you! For sure i get a load of stick, but also nice comments. to be honest, i just like fiddling with the car, even if it never gets finished it keeps my busy :) I have a word version of that timing document if that helps, i did use it IIRC, but not too hot with the turbos.

Hi My car has moved on a lot since then. The car is almost finished and goes like a rocket, my chassis has stood the test of time, going from the 5.3l twin turbo v12 to its 3 Audi v8 with twin t3/4 turbos. The Gearbox is still an 012, this is from a diesel A4 (I believe) the difference being...

I have been running a twin turbo jag v12 through an 012 box for years, no issues at all, its a great gearbox. Mine is from a diesel and gives the car a top speed of 187 mph - 0-60 just over 3 secs if it didnt wheelspin, the v12 has now been changed for an Audi V8 with bigger turbos, keeping the...

Hi Mark I am using a VW VR6 flywheel that has been machined, and using the flex-plate for the starter, The whole lot weighs 7kgs. I can use any VW clutch now :) I will ave to drill and tap through the VR6's clutch bolt holes to bolt the flex-plate to the flywheel and align the 10 flywheel bolts...

Can i use a dual mass flywheel and clutch with a petrol V8 and an 012 gearbox?

Hi Bruce I made the chassis :( As the car evolved bits have had to be trimmed off here and there to fit new bits. One mount had to be trimmed to allow the V12's left turbo to fit correctly, but there is a torsion bar that goes between the 2 mounts for extra rigidity I based the design of the...

Hi John Its a great gearbox, the only issue for me is what flywheel to use with a v8 abh cheers nick

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Hi Guys I dont have a GT40, sorry! but I have made a replica Zonda R inspired thing. It was powered by a twin turbo Jag V12 coupled to an 012 transaxle with a redrilled Audi 80 flywheel and clutch. All was good until the engine blew. So I have now fitted a 32 valve Audi V8, again using the same...