If you enjoy doing things yourself, you’re probably familiar with the challenges of making something work just right. But when it all comes together as planned, the satisfaction is unbeatable. 

Overcoming the challenges in your projects depends on various factors. For instance, a simple carburetor rebuild is not as complex as syncing carbs on a flat 12. 

Anyone following the Turbo Hayabusa Hybrid Volkswagen Rabbit Caddy Pickup build series on the Rich Rebuilds YouTube channel knows it’s an incredibly intricate project. Months of hard work have gone into getting the truck to perform just as envisioned.

After months of hard work, the video finally showcases the VW Caddy running under turbo Hayabusa power. The engine sounds impressive, with Rich noting that it sounds nearby even when it’s a quarter mile away. Although loud in the video, its real-life volume isn’t entirely clear.

While there are still some tasks remaining, the project is closer to completion than ever before. The setup includes an electric motor for low-speed maneuvering and a mid-mounted turbo Hayabusa engine for combustion power in the pickup bed. 

The build involved various modifications such as:

• a Chevrolet C10 radiator with dual 10-inch fans in the truck bed
• a Tesla water pump
• air shocks
• a Pingel auto-shifter (ongoing work)
• a CityEL steering wheel
• an intercooler setup with a 3D printed connector in the truck bed
• a power brake pump up front
• black-painted Saab 9000 wheels for a stealthy appearance
• a side inlet and outlet for the turbo and exhaust respectively in the truck bed

In the next video, Rich aims to have the entire project fully completed and performing as intended. It’s definitely an exciting prospect!