JBS Auto Designs Lupo 20v Turbo Conversion!

Post by **Josh_PoloGTi** » Tue Nov 02, 2004 8:38 pm

Hey all

I just received this pic from JBS of their 20vT Lupo conversion!

Check the Engine Mounts on this baby! No mucking about there! All genuine VAG mounts!

sylonien · Post by **sylonien** » Wed Nov 03, 2004 2:07 am

Wicked. What's that lump? A 20valve Turbo in a Lupo!?

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Wed Nov 03, 2004 10:55 am

im shocked! what the performance like? and how much?

sylonien · Post by **sylonien** » Wed Nov 03, 2004 5:49 pm

I "guess" around 250BHP!? Around 5 or 6 grand? My very rough guess. dunno!

Tahrey1043 · Post by **Tahrey1043** » Wed Nov 03, 2004 10:17 pm

do you have to drive it from the back seat?

toXXin · Post by **toXXin** » Wed Nov 03, 2004 11:24 pm

Should be good for 330+bhp if IHI'd, 280ish if not!

Noone ever seen Venom's Lupo, or S31 UPO?

sylonien · Post by **sylonien** » Wed Nov 03, 2004 11:45 pm

Well I've seen a Lupo with a 1.8T before in some mag, I think it was a green Lupo. Not sure what make it was.

But that is a beast. Can that be done to a Polo?

Bloody hell - 330BHP?! It's insane.

I want it.

david burton · Post by **david burton** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 8:21 am

that's the 1.8T lump too, it's been done to a few polos!

That must be mad in a Lupo - respect

hayesey · Post by **hayesey** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 11:11 am

s'truth! theres not much room between the block, gearbox & the chassis legs. Has it got pretty solid mounts on to stop it hitting?

Looks cool anyway.

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 3:21 pm

taht wuld be an ideal project. buy a 1.0 lupo and get da 1.8 engine! real pocket rocket!

toXXin · Post by **toXXin** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 7:06 pm

I looked far and wide for a light damaged Lupo or Arosa to do the very same thing, but found it to be an expensive project.

A fun project though

sylonien · Post by **sylonien** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 7:09 pm

Any of idea of the cost?

srbpower · Post by **srbpower** » Thu Nov 04, 2004 7:12 pm

What sort of running gear/drive train is it on? What turbo do these things run as standard, can be much room for an FMIC?

Si

carmadaaron · Post by **carmadaaron** » Fri Nov 05, 2004 10:24 am

if its under 10k then i reckon its a good deal, cus thats where the Lupo GTI is priced for a used.

Tahrey1043 · Post by **Tahrey1043** » Sun Nov 07, 2004 2:48 pm

wouldnt it be better to start with a Lupo GT/i or whatever sporty versions they come in? even if its a bit of a bruised salvage one you have to work the body up from?

Just thinking in terms of polo eg CL vs GT vs G40 - suspension, anti roll bars, more supportive interior and all that. Lupo 1.8T with sticky tyres would end up tilting onto 2 wheels without decent ARB??