550hp LS-Powered 1970 VW Bus

550hp LS-Powered 1970 VW Bus

Clayton Hollingsworth transformed his 1970 Volkswagen Transporter into a unique rat rod with a powerful 383 cubic-inch LS V8 engine. Featuring Eagle crankshaft and connecting rods, AFR cylinder heads, and an ATM carburetor, the engine produces around 550 horsepower. The bus includes a custom-fabricated four-link suspension with QA1 coilovers and a distinctive exterior with stitches on the welded panels and bullhorns from a flea market. A two-speed Powerglide transmission and Ford 9-inch rear end complete the drag racing-friendly setup.

Built by:
Clayton Hollingsworth
Location:
London, Kentucky, USA
Engine:
7.0L V8 Chevrolet LS7
Cost:
-
Power:
550 hp
Torque:
-
Weight:
-
Balance:
-
Wheels:
-
Exterior:
Spiked lug nut bumperRat rod style with 'stitches'Custom headlight and mirror design
Interior:
Power-steering box from Polaris RZR
Chassis:
Custom-fabricated four-linkQA1 coilovers
Powertrain:
383 cubic-inch LS V8Two-speed Powerglide transmissionEagle crankshaft and connecting rodsFord 9-inch rear endForged Mahle pistonsExhaust fabricated from Chevy S10 turbo kitAFR cylinder headsATM carburetor
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