This is going to be a slow build but here it is:
The Car:
A 2002 Volkswagen Passat Wagon 1.8 turbo with automatic transmission and 190k miles. Paid $400. Timing belt skipped and bent valves a mile from where I bought it. Installed a new head and it has no oil pressure when hot so engine is done but I'm not complaining!
The Plan:
I am going 'all out' with this aero build. Starting off with an auto to manual conversion and engine swap from my sedan unless I can find a swap from Craigslist for cheap. I am going 'all out' with this build.
- Extreme weight reduction
- Full belly pan
- Emissions delete
- Wheel well covers
- Mirror deletes
- Wipers, motor, fluid reservoir delete
- Power steering and fluid reservoir delete
- Drilled and slotted brakes
- AC compressor, lines and AC radiator delete
- Lowered
- Mechanical fan delete W/ on demand electric fan
- Disable DRL
- No rear seat
- No carpet
- No sound deadening
- No dash
- No door cards
- No stereo system
- No locks
- No heater
- No interior fans
- No headliner
- No airbags
- Aftermarket steering wheel
- Lightweight seats
- Grille block
- Lightweight and narrower wheels and tires
It'll look like this after I am done:
My sedan gets about 45mpg at 55mph on the highway without aero mods at the moment. I'm expecting 50mpg highway with this build at least. Especially with a kammback of some sort on the wagon.
Stay tuned for more information!