"Low Budget Racing" 800WHP+ GTI!

[Mike Pauciullo]

Here are some pictures of the 2012 set up. The car is tuned by Kevin Black and was built on a some what small budget. The fab work was done by Mark @ Hell Bent Race Cars & Customs. The car is still streetable. I take it to work about 2 days a week and leave the chute on and everything.
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enjoy guys!

[OutToWinPAHC]

1/4 mile time?

[Mike Pauciullo]

1/4 mile time?

All last season we were chasing trans issues. The car wouldn't shift above 8,000rpms but the fastest pass we made ( which is embarrassing to say ) was a 11.17 @ 131. That was basically short shifting every gear just to put a number up. This year we put a SQS dog box in the car so we should be good to go.

[Mike Pauciullo]

That was also on the old 6765

[TR MS3]

I'm not a VW fan but the car looks CRAZY!

[Mike Pauciullo]

Here is a video of the a night qualifier the day before the trans spit the diff out. Notice how slow I was shifting:(
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRb-jZyLZ8Y
Here is a in-car of the diff explosion haha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRCiT-Gte6I

[01NightHawk]

Should make a members ride page.


sounds sick man, mind me asking what exactly a "low budget" was for something this crazy? lol

[Mike Pauciullo]

Should make a members ride page.


sounds sick man, mind me asking what exactly a "low budget" was for something this crazy? lol

The low budget thing is because I can't pony up and afford to run Outlaw SFWD and compete. We can ALMOST compete in Trust Street/SFWD with this setup

[Errly Dabbin]

Low budget of what 20k? Lol

[Mike Pauciullo]

haha this set up wasn't much money.

[Errly Dabbin]

haha this set up wasn't much money.

C'mon you know you wanna share details :) Unless you have the hook ups for free stuff.

[Mike Pauciullo]

C'mon you know you wanna share details :) Unless you have the hook ups for free stuff.

Well my side business is a own line parts store. I am goin to contact a moderate on here and see how much to advertise on here . But to answer the question I bought this car new off the show room floor back in 2003 when I was 17 so since then this car had numerous set ups on it so I would say i have about close to 70k into it.

[OutToWinPAHC]

shame all that cash for a FWD launcher

[94integra]

i bet i can throw 10-15k into a civic,make less power and run a faster time..wait,i can but this is so bad asss! props to you for trying something different

[jpalamar]

My friend has a 450hp VW that is about dead even with my Z06. I drove his car and don't think it could handle much more power because with r comps on it there is traction issues.

I can't see how almost double that power does anything more then dyno queen.

Still an awesome build though.

[94integra]

^^^i agree. i make 440whp on a dynojet and ran 11.1 on my one and only pass so far

[Mike Pauciullo]

shame all that cash for a FWD launcher
The car does 1.68 60fts and we can get them lower when we finally get all bugs out of the car.
As for the traction comments this isn't 1999 anymore. We control the boost with the rear wheel speed. <3 SEM
How could anyone compare a Honda to a VW? Honda's better flowing heads, better Trans, and weigh a lot less.

[Mike Pauciullo]

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/volume631/GTIhellbent.jpg my car and chris millers car

[Proven]

My friend has a 450hp VW that is about dead even with my Z06. I drove his car and don't think it could handle much more power because with r comps on it there is traction issues.

I can't see how almost double that power does anything more then dyno queen.

Still an awesome build though.

You mean Track queen that's good for single digit passes with the right tire's/slicks (or in this case) tranny set up.

I would think even RWD cars would have some issues with R comps and 800whp.

[Proven]

The car does 1.68 60fts and we can get them lower when we finally get all bugs out of the car.
As for the traction comments this isn't 1999 anymore. We control the boost with the rear wheel speed.

Love the "this isn't 1999 anymore" comment.. It's so true.. Way to many people still think if somethings FWD it's prob. only good for 14 second passes and anything over X amount of HP is a waste. It's like they only sit on the internet and go to sonic meets rather then actual Race events...

Major Prop's to you for this Build.. I would walk past just about every Retailed 70k car to check yours out and spark up conversation because of the work done.

[Mike Pauciullo]

Love the "this isn't 1999 anymore" comment.. It's so true.. Way to many people still think if somethings FWD it's prob. only good for 14 second passes and anything over X amount of HP is a waste. It's like they only sit on the internet and go to sonic meets rather then actual Race events...

Major Prop's to you for this Build.. I would walk past just about every Retailed 70k car to check yours out and spark up conversation because of the work done.

Well, in away it is a problem. Any RWD car will hook better then a FWD car but these cars (FWD) are coming a long way with traction. But yes I do feel like people still think it is "1999" and have a close mind. I don't care what it is, if it makes power I like it.
Here is the car on the WG spring making about 500whp ish on pump taking on a turbo GTO
notice theres not much of traction problems with no boost controller?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug7yzmt81b4
Here is the staged boost off of the front wheel speed making 750whp+ on street tires
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSIiIKvhsHs

[SovXietday]

Looks like a blast man. Must be pushing the ever living hell of that turbo to make that with those heads, lol.

[Foolinaround]

A mods gonna come in and remove those videos,they dont like streetracing or anything wreckless on the streets here,just an fyi.

Nice build though

[Mike Pauciullo]

The turbo last season was a pte 6765 .96. Never had a issue with it and it saw 50psi a lot. This year is a s400sx 1.25.
A mods gonna come in and remove those videos,they dont like streetracing or anything wreckless on the streets here,just an fyi.

Nice build though
Good thing it was a closed down run way

[itwillboost]

This car is awesome props to the OP, especially for street driving with a chute. Looking foward to more progress.

[Errly Dabbin]

A mods gonna come in and remove those videos,they dont like streetracing or anything wreckless on the streets here,just an fyi.

Nice build though

Something mods should just get over. Street racing will happen eithet way, and half the people on here do it just don't want to admit it. I'll
Never stop racing. F that. Its just being smart about it. Not on crowded highways or stuff like that.

[Foolinaround]

It was an FYI,and a possibility. I don't give a **** but they gotta uphold a certain image

[supraghost]

It was an FYI,and a possibility. I don't give a **** but they gotta uphold a certain image

troll posted street racing videos in the video thread so you are good

[Elliott18t]

i bet i can throw 10-15k into a civic,make less power and run a faster time..wait,i can but this is so bad asss! props to you for trying something different

fanboy alert :roll:

[SHOdude]

Here is the car on the WG spring making about 500whp ish on pump taking on a turbo GTO
notice theres not much of traction problems with no boost controller?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug7yzmt81b4
Here is the staged boost off of the front wheel speed making 750whp+ on street tires
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSIiIKvhsHs

1. Your camera man was high

2. you spun tires when shifting

Other then the fact its a VolksWagen, cool car

[Mike Pauciullo]

1. Your camera man was high

2. you spun tires when shifting

Other then the fact its a VolksWagen, cool car

How does a car spin while the driver is shifting ? :(:(:cry: remember the car didn't have the slicks on in any of the videos.
Other then the fact it is a vw? Really? A lot of people need to get out of that stage where they hate something because of what company/country it was made in. A true car person would appreciate anything that makes power.

[PunkboySL2]

Props on building something different. You don't see many high horse VW's in comparison to stuff that's just slammed on wide wheels and stretched tires. I like it.

[SHOdude]

How does a car spin while the driver is shifting ? :(:(:cry: remember the car didn't have the slicks on in any of the videos.
Other then the fact it is a vw? Really? A lot of people need to get out of that stage where they hate something because of what company/country it was made in. A true car person would appreciate anything that makes power.

The point is you were arguing traction and put a video of you not hooking... If you've been into VDubs for a while cool man thats you thing but the fact of the matter is their not that great of cars and there are so many fanboys that five years ago only drove honda civics. I go to school and see so many brand new GTI's with euro tags that kids have the parents spend an absorbent amount of money on when in a year or three their going to be into somethin else, thats why I hate vdubs. Their just a passing phase with so many dick riders..

[Mike Pauciullo]

Props on building something different. You don't see many high horse VW's in comparison to stuff that's just slammed on wide wheels and stretched tires. I like it.

Thanks, but there is actually a bunch of people that are putting power and numbers down. 2 of my close friends are making waves in the SFWD and true street class. Todd Pavics is running a 20v in a mk3 and it runs 9.4x @ 155 and tim Mullen is running a STOCK vr6 with head gasket, head studs and main bolts and that thing is running 9.7x @152 ... Not bad for a fwd car with major traction problems right? Oh i forgot to mention these cars still drive on the streets and Todd's car has full interior

[Mike Pauciullo]

The point is you were arguing traction and put a video of you not hooking... If you've been into VDubs for a while cool man thats you thing but the fact of the matter is their not that great of cars and there are so many fanboys that five years ago only drove honda civics. I go to school and see so many brand new GTI's with euro tags that kids have the parents spend an absorbent amount of money on when in a year or three their going to be into somethin else, thats why I hate vdubs. Their just a passing phase with so many dick riders..

Go back and read please the car was on the STREET with no slicks big difference. You hate a car company because some college students ..better think that over.

[SHOdude]

Go back and read please the car was on the STREET with no slicks big difference. You hate a car company because some college students ..better think that over.

Not to mention their unreliability (Besides diesel), ****ty trans's that always blow 2nd and reverse, their oil leaks or their uncanny ability to keep their check engine light on.

[Mike Pauciullo]

Not to mention their unreliability (Besides diesel), ****ty trans's that always blow 2nd and reverse, their oil leaks or their uncanny ability to keep their check engine light on.
Reliability-my car has 30k on the engine with no issues at all.
Trans-6 speed Trans hold up into the 10's
Oil leak- I don't even know what to say to that because it was just a dumb comment.
Every car has problems . What kind of cars are you into ? I am certain I can rip them apart.:mrgreen:

[SHOdude]

Reliability-my car has 30k on the engine with no issues at all.
Trans-6 speed Trans hold up into the 10's
Oil leak- I don't even know what to say to that because it was just a dumb comment.
Every car has problems . What kind of cars are you into ? I am certain I can rip them apart.:mrgreen:

If any car with built internals had problems at 30k that would be a user error, they are just problematic cars hands down, I dont limit my self to and "Kind of car" but my supra has 226k on it with no issues at all

[Mike Pauciullo]

Not to mention their unreliability (Besides diesel), ****ty trans's that always blow 2nd and reverse, their oil leaks or their uncanny ability to keep their check engine light on.

If any car with built internals had problems at 30k that would be a user error, they are just problematic cars hands down, I dont limit my self to and "Kind of car" but my supra has 226k on it with no issues at all

So you really think if something has "built" internals it shouldn't blow up? Another dumb statement. Just because it had a built bottom end doesn't mean it is safe. If a 4cyl is making 800whp that is 200whp per cylinder. Just to make you realize something that one cylinder is making more power then these cars came from the factory with. Smarten up kid.

[SHOdude]

So you really think if something has "built" internals it shouldn't blow up? Another dumb statement. Just because it had a built bottom end doesn't mean it is safe. If a 4cyl is making 800whp that is 200whp per cylinder. Just to make you realize something that one cylinder is making more power then these cars came from the factory with. Smarten up kid.

If it was "built" correctly it shouldn't, and its only a dumb statement cause its a volks wagen and their never safe.

[Mike Pauciullo]

If it was "built" correctly it shouldn't, and its only a dumb statement cause its a volks wagen and their never safe.
You can't give any good examples of a engine that isn't built right.
The only thing I could think of is if the MACHINE shop doesn't do good measuring while boring the block. As I said before just because you put Rods/pistons in a engine doesn't mean you are completely safe. Look at top fuel cars they have Rods and pistons and constantly blow up.
I can tell you are a keyboard racer/engine builder.

[boosted_94pgt]

You can't give any good examples of a engine that isn't built right.
The only thing I could think of is if the MACHINE shop doesn't do good measuring while boring the block. As I said before just because you put Rods/pistons in a engine doesn't mean you are completely safe. Look at top fuel cars they have Rods and pistons and constantly blow up.
I can tell you are a keyboard racer/engine builder.

had to take part of that quote lol.


shodude. 90% of people who build an engine and making well over 5-600wheel usally break something or rebuild after 10-15k miles.

anyway nice ride mike

[Mike Pauciullo]

had to take part of that quote lol.


shodude. 90% of people who build an engine and making well over 5-600wheel usally break something or rebuild after 10-15k miles.

anyway nice ride mike

I don't think he understands that. 30k on a engine that see's 50psi +++++ and is beat the crap out of is a lot of mileage. And thank you

[ExpresS]

Super uber volkswagen.

More info on your shop?

[Mike Pauciullo]

Super uber volkswagen.

More info on your shop?

I don't want to get introuble for advertising but we are just a on line parts store. The car was built in the garage minus the fab work which was done @ hell bent race cars & customs . If anyone needs anything feel free to email me mike@stevebilt.com

[SHOdude]

You can't give any good examples of a engine that isn't built right.
The only thing I could think of is if the MACHINE shop doesn't do good measuring while boring the block. As I said before just because you put Rods/pistons in a engine doesn't mean you are completely safe. Look at top fuel cars they have Rods and pistons and constantly blow up.
I can tell you are a keyboard racer/engine builder.

Your completely right, how did you know.. You blew my cover.. I don't even drive a supra, I've never worked or gone to school for mechanics, or rebuilt complete cars. I just come on the forums to pick up women... I'm actually a circus clown, a very very sad circus clown

[Foolinaround]

Come on yall,take this **** to pm's or something. No one wants to read it but yall two

[Mike Pauciullo]

Your completely right, how did you know.. You blew my cover.. I don't even drive a supra, I've never worked or gone to school for mechanics, or rebuilt complete cars. I just come on the forums to pick up women... I'm actually a circus clown, a very very sad circus clown

Big deal you went to school. It still sounds like you know nothing about making power. The Built engine thing was just dumb. What exactly have you built?

[mckchr67]

If any car with built internals had problems at 30k that would be a user error, they are just problematic cars hands down, I dont limit my self to and "Kind of car" but my supra has 226k on it with no issues at all

Jimmies rustled??

Nice car OP.

[MattBear]

If it was "built" correctly it shouldn't, and its only a dumb statement cause its a volks wagen and their never safe.

^(guy thinks he knows something)

For all the people hating because its a VW, its a shame. I think it bugs people to see a VW that would smack up 90% of this forum in a race (bench or otherwise), and isn't on a silly air ride setup or 16x9s just to be cool.

This car was built to be fast - what i miss about the scene since all the skinny jean stance losers showed up and ruined modern car tuning.

Followed this on Vortex, KILLER build, work looks so well done. Hopefully you make it to at least one of the shows at a track that I'm hoping to attend. I wanna see this go live.

:thumbup:

[BigWhiteTodd]

Something about a fwd car with some big slicks on it gives me a chub haha, car looks and sounds awesome. Also don't waste your time fighting with people on here.

[Errly Dabbin]

I hate dubs with a passion but he's got my respect on this build, and i'd love to see it in person. Once again hats off build my friend.

[mcperson2k]

I dont limit my self to and "Kind of car" but my supra has 226k on it with no issues at all

Funny cause just a few months ago (if that) you were making numerous posts on here asking for help with your car, for multiple issues. If memory serves me right, it didn't even run for a while when you got it. And you haven't built cars from the ground up.... Helping someone who is, handing them parts and holding things in place for them don't count as building a car. Also, didn't you make a post asking about going to school for automotive on here too? So you must be like 1 semester deep into your automotive schooling. :lol:

Your a nice guy, but you totally just blew a bunch of smoke out of your ass.

[SHOdude]

Big deal you went to school. It still sounds like you know nothing about making power. The Built engine thing was just dumb. What exactly have you built?

I built an arch and brought two of every animal on it to brave the volkswagen fad until it passes...

^ That was uncalled for

I honestly couldn't list every motor I've ever built

[SHOdude]

Funny cause just a few months ago (if that) you were making numerous posts on here asking for help with your car, for multiple issues. If memory serves me right, it didn't even run for a while when you got it. And you haven't built cars from the ground up.... Helping someone who is, handing them parts and holding things in place for them don't count as building a car. Also, didn't you make a post asking about going to school for automotive on here too? So you must be like 1 semester deep into your automotive schooling. :lol:

Your a nice guy, but you totally just blew a bunch of smoke out of your ass.

Actually I got it running and ripped apart the top end to torque the head down and fix an oil leak, and it runs rich but would I call that a problem? yes but I can still drive it every day. And really because I'm pretty sure the first car I build was a 65 mustang, and the only thing I DIDNT do was the windshield and paint. And a 442 and a 73 pinto and a 3 rotor rx-7 motor, I was asking about colleges, cause I didnt do four years of tech and have a montco degree or anything, or my eligible for my ASE's in power steering, auto trans, manual transmissions and suspension.

[Slevin]

I'm actually a circus clown, a very very sad circus clown

/end thread

[SHOdude]

^ hahaha well I'm gonna apologize. One for being a douche and thread jacking and two I was debating with you purely for the sake of the debate, an 800hp car is a 800hp car so it gets respect. I am a circus clown though

[Zaior]

That was an interesting thread to read through lol.. Good luck getting some better numbers this year!

[TNTramair]

Funny cause just a few months ago (if that) you were making numerous posts on here asking for help with your car, for multiple issues. If memory serves me right, it didn't even run for a while when you got it. And you haven't built cars from the ground up.... Helping someone who is, handing them parts and holding things in place for them don't count as building a car. Also, didn't you make a post asking about going to school for automotive on here too? So you must be like 1 semester deep into your automotive schooling. :lol:

Your a nice guy, but you totally just blew a bunch of smoke out of your ass.

haha...owned!

Nice ride Mike...as an oldschool Veedub head i congradulate on a kick ass build!

[Burninrubbergt]

holy tq steer :eek: haha jk, very nice build, interested to see the times once you get the trans issue's sorted out

[SpoolinNsx]

Been out of the VW scene for about 6 years but used to own a few. Back then a APR "sp?" god mode. I have a soft spot still for VW's but enjoy my Honda quite a lot. You sir have a lot of money, time, and heart ache in your car. Congrats.

[SovXietday]

The point is you were arguing traction and put a video of you not hooking... If you've been into VDubs for a while cool man thats you thing but the fact of the matter is their not that great of cars and there are so many fanboys that five years ago only drove honda civics. I go to school and see so many brand new GTI's with euro tags that kids have the parents spend an absorbent amount of money on when in a year or three their going to be into somethin else, thats why I hate vdubs. Their just a passing phase with so many dick riders..

I'm a Honda guy through and through, and I dislike pretty much every VW on the planet. This however, is not one of them. Great power, fast as hell, and the work that went into it is awesome.

And just for the record, there is a great difference in mechanical ability between putting together an engine and building a 800whp 4cylinder car. I can look up instructions on how to do the former for starters...

[guitar72186]

How does a car spin while the driver is shifting ? :(:(:cry: remember the car didn't have the slicks on in any of the videos.
Other then the fact it is a vw? Really? A lot of people need to get out of that stage where they hate something because of what company/country it was made in. A true car person would appreciate anything that makes power.

Agreed. I have owned to VW's before, 2004 GTI and a 1991 Jetta, and I am not a fan of VW's at all. However I think your car is a great example of breaking the sterotype of certain makes of cars and is a great build. As much as I do not like VW's I would stop and talk to you about your car at a car show because it unusual and makes good power.

[HickRocket1258]

It's nice to see a high power VW instead of the "stance" (or whatever that popular word is) ones you see all the time.

[jpalamar]

Curious how much money in parts it took to get this where it is…

[Errly Dabbin]

Curious how much money in parts it took to get this where it is…

Think he said he has like a 80k into it give or take. Thats with his other set ups he had as well.

[DaBombDiggidy]

you have given me faith in humanity...

congrats on not being like the rest of the VW crowd and making a fast car. I really like this car and appreciate you breaking the mold. Lets see some low 10s out of this bitch! going fast costs money no matter what platform you start with, the fact some people like to try it with a non cookie cutter platform deserves more respect then some factory high 11 second car guy knowing how to turn a wrench and order a mail tune for low 11s.

also I don't understand all the fwd ignorance honestly... yes it is harder to get traction with big power, but that applies to any car. It is possible to hold traction. For example, going to see kyle race with 1060fwhp (dynoed before nitrous and only on 30psi) he's upset with the 1.6 60fts he is currently putting down. Most of our guys are in the 1.5s on their good runs and rarely pulling high 1.4s.

[Mike Pauciullo]

Thanks guys for all the kind words. Sorry I haven't been replying much I am going through some health issues and it's been beating me down fast. The car is in NJ now getting wired for the new standalone but I just need to run out there and take care of some Trans issue real fast. But as for the comments about making power is hard I disagree. Any monkey can make power the key is keeping the engine together.