2.7 Build Review & Recommendations

[SiracHaile]

Great progress on the build. I’m doing the same with my transmission build but I dropped it off at CMS. Can’t trust my self to do it on my own. And too many special tools needed.

I have the Wevo gate shift as well let us know how it works out for you.

[sportsbeetle]

Originally Posted by SiracHaile

Great progress on the build. I’m doing the same with my transmission build but I dropped it off at CMS. Can’t trust my self to do it on my own. And too many special tools needed.

I have the Wevo gate shift as well let us know how it works out for you.

Thanks and will do. Honestly I'm more excited about the transmission than the engine lol

Curious to see how this combination of Guard LSD, short gears, and supporting mods runs on the street and track. Hoping to hit the ridge a couple times next season.

[sportsbeetle]

She's off to get an engine after over a year of hibernation.

[Jeff Alton]

So, where is it going for an engine rebuild?

[sportsbeetle]

Local indy here

[sportsbeetle]

Small update - added Turbokraft rocker shaft locks with the Aasco valve springs. Dennis's engine harness is on, still working on body and dash harness. Len's fuel lines in.

Almost there, next step is mounting the PMOs and M&K headers+muffler (when they show up). Lots of hurry up and wait!

I'm embarrassed to post these pics in comparison to some of the epic builds I've seen on here but she's a driver and my first PCar build so a little rough around the edges

[bickyd]

Originally Posted by sportsbeetle

She's off to get an engine after over a year of hibernation.

I have to say that i just looooove those rims! your transmission clean is just spectacular! very inspiring, thank you.

Dan.

[sportsbeetle]

Originally Posted by bickyd

I have to say that i just looooove those rims! your transmission clean is just spectacular! very inspiring, thank you.

Dan.

Dan, appreciate the kind words!
The wheels are made by Group 4 Wheels run by Jonathan Sage - he was great to work with. I only wish we had better tire options for 15s besides cost prohibitive vintage ones. I much prefer the look of 15s on early cars, this will eventually be a longhood backdate.

Jonathan's instagram is here: https://instagram.com/group4wheels?igshid=OGQ2MjdiOTE=

[sportsbeetle]

Slow but steady progress. The only thing holding us up now is the M&K exhaust, been waiting 7 months now
PS - not a fan of the tow hook, and not sure how trustworthy that jack point is so it's probably going.

[sportsbeetle]

Getting nostalgic and a little impatient so here's a little before and after.

[sportsbeetle]

Minor hiccup this week - the PMO manifolds have cast ports for vacuum but they aren't drilled and tapped. Since I want to retain the boosted brakes with consistent pedal feel + a clean engine bay, decided to go with an OEM application electric vacuum pump setup (Hella UP5.0 based system). Not cheap and probably a little overkill but oh well!

[SiracHaile]

Great progress. I’m in the middle of an engine build similar to yours. Just waiting on machine shops to get to me.
Keep up to good work and updates.

[sportsbeetle]

Originally Posted by SiracHaile

Great progress. I’m in the middle of an engine build similar to yours. Just waiting on machine shops to get to me.
Keep up to good work and updates.

Thanks, please share if you've got a thread going!

In other news, trying to figure out a way to better mount the coil and came up with this. Glad I went with the black MSD as well.

[sportsbeetle]

Alright last bit of kit finally showed up! Should be firing up soon.

[sportsbeetle]

Well first start went well. Just waiting on an MSD tach module and a couple heater hose 90 degree elbows to wrap up this project...until the longhood backdate anyway.

All parts sourced for the backdate thanks to TRE and likely a color change to aubergine.

[sportsbeetle]

Also got the summer wheels on, 15x9 rear no spacers with 235/50r15 rubber. Genuine RS flares.

[sportsbeetle]

Well corner balanced. Another 200lb to loose; hopefully the longhood with glass bumpers will help that.

[Johner]

Do you mind me asking where you went for the corner balancing? I'm also in the Victoria area and would like to get that done.

Your car is looking great by the way, I'm looking forward to seeing it around!

John

[sportsbeetle]

Originally Posted by Johner

Do you mind me asking where you went for the corner balancing? I'm also in the Victoria area and would like to get that done.

Your car is looking great by the way, I'm looking forward to seeing it around!

John

Gary did mine but there are many local options - Tires Unlimited, Big O, Forward
Thanks for the kind words, stop by Oak Bay Euro C&C some time!

[sportsbeetle]

Well we are just about 150 miles into break-in. Some minor issues but overall great. Had to switch from points to pertronix and need to get the carbs dialed in a bit more but man does she rip!

The Guard short gears and LSD were the right call. Pulls strong to 4k thanks to gearing but keeping it under 4500 for the first ~600 miles so I'm not sure what it feels like to be on cam yet! Excited to stretch her legs after break-in.

Finally got the interior done too, starting to feel like a car again. One thing I might reconsider is the muffler - while it sounds amazing, will probably be too loud for the wife on road trips. Might have to go with a street m&k muffler.

Overall, absolutely no regrets with this little ripper!
Hope this thread helps a fellow Pelicanite with their 2.7/915 build.
Both need more love in the community and have a charm that is uniquely different from a 3.2/G50 car.