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Offline qta4

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Re: Polo 4.2 V8 Transplant
« Reply #135 on: April 14, 2010, 07:39:11 PM »
I am interested to see how the gearbox holds up to that torque, i suppose the grip will decide that.
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Re: Polo 4.2 V8 Transplant
« Reply #136 on: April 14, 2010, 08:25:56 PM »
Should be fine if he doesn't side step the clutch, may need slippery diff tho.
Very cool. bet it sounds awesome- can see it now, a little unasuming Polo with a V8 growl  ;D
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Re: Polo 4.2 V8 Transplant
« Reply #137 on: April 14, 2010, 10:16:32 PM »
I just had a look through this ....and .......Wow-weeeeeeeee......that there people is a MAN_POLO.....Great stuff Lee! scare the crap out of people with that pocket rocket
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Re: Polo 4.2 V8 Transplant
« Reply #138 on: April 15, 2010, 07:19:13 AM »
its sounds awesome! sits there idling realy nice then when the foots planted a freeking tiger jumps out of it!! lol
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Re: Polo 4.2 V8 Transplant
« Reply #139 on: April 15, 2010, 06:11:57 PM »
Quote from: qta4 on April 14, 2010, 07:39:11 PM
I am interested to see how the gearbox holds up to that torque, i suppose the grip will decide that.

Had the car out today..
In second with full power there is wheel spin but suprising very little torque steer.
Makes me wonder if someone installed a L/S diff in the box already.

Sounds of the engine under full power  ---mmm interesting
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Re: Polo 4.2 V8 Transplant
« Reply #140 on: April 15, 2010, 06:46:58 PM »
It would be interesting to take your car for a drive Lee, it will be much dufferent from mine, but that torque level interests me.
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Re: Polo 4.2 V8 Transplant
« Reply #141 on: April 15, 2010, 07:35:40 PM »
I'll bring it down after it's certed--or if your passing sometime---call in

Whats nice is that the torque is instant.

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Re: Polo 4.2 V8 Transplant
« Reply #142 on: April 28, 2010, 04:27:17 PM »
Just passed certification

WOF when the cert plate comes---

Thanks to Andy--great help when I needed it
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Re: Polo 4.2 V8 Transplant
« Reply #143 on: April 28, 2010, 04:57:30 PM »
Great result Lee, whats next?  ;D
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Re: Polo 4.2 V8 Transplant
« Reply #144 on: May 05, 2010, 06:52:59 PM »
Got WOF today and paid for the certification ---$540.00 including the WOF

Pretty happy with the cost to be able to drive it legally---

Lots of refinements now
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Re: Polo 4.2 V8 Transplant
« Reply #145 on: May 05, 2010, 07:47:27 PM »
this is awesome mate big respect.where abouts are you based would be good to have a browse over this.
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Re: Polo 4.2 V8 Transplant
« Reply #146 on: May 05, 2010, 07:58:22 PM »
how r the brakes? did you notice any difference with the different discs?
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Re: Polo 4.2 V8 Transplant
« Reply #147 on: May 05, 2010, 08:17:31 PM »
Quote from: Lee on May 05, 2010, 06:52:59 PM
Got WOF today and paid for the certification ---$540.00 including the WOF

Pretty happy with the cost to be able to drive it legally---

Lots of refinements now

You must be pleased so far Lee, must catch up some time.


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Re: Polo 4.2 V8 Transplant
« Reply #148 on: November 20, 2010, 09:30:56 PM »
Cars going fine and just passed it's first WOF since the transplant.

I have a tech problem which I hope someone can help with.

The rev counter reads exactly double as there is 8 instead of 4 pulses

Link in CH CH say the computer I am using cannot supply 4 pulses.

Anyone know how to modify the rev counter to read correctly?

Cheers
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Re: Polo 4.2 V8 Transplant
« Reply #149 on: November 20, 2010, 11:18:11 PM »
abit garry but could you put a aftermarket one in place of the standard one with abit of chop choping??
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