3.2 Carrera/915 tranny

Im askin if anyone out there knows if anyone has done a flat 6 Porsche in a tubular frame speedster. Im considering Intermecannica for the build and a complete engine/drivetrain just fell into my lap. Im concerned about additional weight, cooling etc. 230hp/290lbsft of torque

Intermeccanica has done a number (i think over 20) speedsters with 6 cylinder Porsche engines. I know at least one is a 3.2 as it's owned by Marcus who is a member of this forum.

Give Henry at Intermeccanica a call. He'll give you the straight goods.

Howard, check under the name "sewelli" (I think) in the picture section. 6 cyl. speedster,
and he's in North NJ to boot.

That's insane!
(Meaning, naturally, I'd sure like to own one.)

Howard,
Cooling should not prove to be an issue as long as the engine tin is fabbed properly. The 3.2 is actually one of my favorite 911 motors. The DME is reliable, chippable and compatible with upgrades. The engine runs cool, is not known for head stud problems etc. One of the best IMHO.

290 lbs of torque, are you sure its not 209? That would be an ROW spec 3.2 with US, Canada and Japanese engines rated at 195. Of course, this engine is VERY amendable to upgrades...

Love to see it in a speedstah! angela

Thanks for the input everyone. Im going to move foward with this project. I was thinking a type 4 "raby" build would be the ticket, but the more I speced it out the more expensive it became. My only real concern is the added weight and maintaining the original "look" of the car. The 3.2 is one of the best motors Porsche produced, for all the reasons outlined by my soon to be speedsta brothers and sisters. This build is probably a year away for the next season, but having my drivetrain choices done is huge. Henry and I will speak this week about the change in my plan. Howie

Regarding the weight etc, the Intermeccanica cars with Porsche engines also use the 911 suspension/brakes, and the engine is moved for better weight distribution, so the weight is not an issue.

I have a D with a 2.7RS motor. It is an early tube frame car that I am currently upgrading and outlawing. Fast, you betcha, fun you better believe it, sounds like a symphony on wheels, I like to think so

WE've talked about this before...

I talked to Henry when I bought my 911 IM. He said he had a 2.2 L (I think) 911 IM as his personal car at the time (it showed up for sale in Toronto not long ago) and this is what he recommended:

-front mounted oil cooler mandatory;
-Carrera vents on rear deck desirable;
-7 inch wheels with 195 on rear and 5 1/5 in with 185 front to handle increased rear weight.

My car had about 180 lbs of lead bolted into the front. I removed that and I have 7 inch all around with 205 rubber and stiffer, adjustable suspension. Although I have never come close to 100% in corners its adequate for me, my driving style and where I am limited to drive.

Brain, Was this the car you are talking about?

https://borden.dotcanada.com/rennsport-ca/E_membership/adsinfo/1994_Porsche-Intermeccanica_RS.pdf

Would it have to be a tube framed car to put the 911 motor in the speedster? I had 3.2l 911 motor in my 1974 911S and loved that motor, i didnt think it could physically fit under the rear of the speedster.

Mine is going to be a Vw pan...