{"id":129435,"date":"2025-03-25T06:00:14","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T11:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=129435"},"modified":"2025-03-24T21:55:49","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T02:55:49","slug":"vw-thing-with-a-supercharged-lsx-v8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=129435","title":{"rendered":"VW Thing with a Supercharged LSX V8"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Laurence Albrecht and Scott Casey built this custom 1973 Volkswagen Thing for having fun in burnout competitions. Rising out of the “frunk” is a 10-71 supercharger and two Quick Fuel carbs on top of a 427 ci LSX V8. The monster engine was built by Prestige Motorsports<\/a> which is good for 917 hp (674 kW). The motor is paired with a TCI 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission and GM 12-bolt rear end. Everything sits on a shortened Chevy S10 chassis with a 4-link rear suspension. Listen to Laurence and Scott discuss the unique vehicle at Holley LS Fest<\/a> East. <\/p>\n