Wide Open Throttle Race Engines

26/09/2026

The little 1968 Beetle that got the rebuilt 1600 single port has finally finished getting its other upgrades (disc brakes, etc.) and is ready to go. This one is truly a joy to drive and certainly takes you back to a simpler time.

17/09/2026

Cam break in complete and timing set. Ready for a cool down and valve adjustment, then some seat time to make sure everything is dialed in. Something sweet about the sound of a stocker! This has to be one of the cleanest cars we've had in the shop....with what was one of the dirtiest engines inside...lol!

11/09/2026

Shout out to Dave doing a great job getting this 1600 single port refresh nearly finished and ready to go back in the 68!

09/09/2026

Nate Jensen got his WOT built 1641 installed in his Beetle today!

"Work and life got in the way, but got it installed today, sounds like a dream, fired right up, and I cannot wait to get it out on the road tomorrow."

Can't wait to see him cruising! We love the white tins contrast along with a little chrome.

What are your thoughts on the white?

01/09/2026

VW 2387 Turbo build for the Punisher Buggy!

01/09/2026

Managed to make it to Eureka Springs VW weekend with the buggy. Still have work to do and EFI to add, but had a great and much needed mini vacation!

26/08/2026

It's alive again! Oil change and a few adjustments tomorrow, and we'll be ready to head out Thursday morning!

25/08/2026

Aaron Black's 1915 buggy engine finishing up on the run stand with Empi GT-3 cam, AA 40x35 valve dual spring heads, Pat Down's Shockwave ignition and 44mm HPMX carb.

1915 with Empi GT-3 cam, AA 501 heads with 40x35 valves and double ...

25/08/2026

Turbo manifold ends fabricated and installed. Tomorrow, we light the fire and break in the cam and start dialing it in before packing up to head to Eureka Springs.

A HUGE shout out to William Jones for literally hours of welding up my "less than perfect" fitting pieces. He really came through in a big way and I can't say thank you enough...maybe I'll let him make a pass in it when we get to do some track time tuning soon!

Stay tuned for more pics and videos!

20/08/2026

As we are reaching the finish line and coming down to the wire with getting the Punisher buggy ready for the 34th Annual VW show in Eureka Springs next week, it made me wonder. Who else is working hard to make this show? Or the Ohana overflow show, or even the Euro Rally Show (wish I could take the Audi too)? What are you trying to complete to make it?

If you've never been to this get together in Eureka Springs, AR you are missing out! Its a great time in a cool town in some of the most beautiful country you will ever see