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My IM-6 build specs

FM Former Member
OK this is in response to Tom's request.

This is what I have ordered from Henry:

Intermeccanica Speedster 6 Custom built "Hot Rod" version of the 1959 Porsche 356A Carrera Speedster. I ordered it with the GT style bumpers with the correct flat polished trim> I also ordered them to be removable (no side attachments) so I can put Nerf bars on for a different look. I will be installing some big fog lights up front for style.

Last year before the economy went to shit I was going to order the car and have it ready to pick up at this years BBQ. That was put on hold even though I had already bought a donor 1980 911 Targa for all the suspension, 3.0 motor, 915 transmission etc. I'm still not sure if I'm going to keep the CIS or go with new PMO carbs. Both induction setups have their merits but that is still undecided.

The car will be Light Gray with Green Speedster seats and Gray square weave carpets. Speedster low bow top and full tonneau cover.

I ordered the 21 Gal fuel cell. Henry and I have a few other special tricks up our sleeve not to be discussed and will be admired by some likely scorned by others but I'm paying the bills. I will be using either Porsche pattern American Torque Thrusts, or Aluminum billet reproduction factory steel wheels made by Alex Bivien's. Kind of the same as the wide five version but for the factory 5x130 disc brakes.

Thoughts?

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FM Former Member
OK this is in response to Tom's request.

This is what I have ordered from Henry:

Intermeccanica Speedster 6 Custom built "Hot Rod" version of the 1959 Porsche 356A Carrera Speedster. I ordered it with the GT style bumpers with the correct flat polished trim> I also ordered them to be removable (no side attachments) so I can put Nerf bars on for a different look. I will be installing some big fog lights up front for style.

Last year before the economy went to shit I was going to order the car and have it ready to pick up at this years BBQ. That was put on hold even though I had already bought a donor 1980 911 Targa for all the suspension, 3.0 motor, 915 transmission etc. I'm still not sure if I'm going to keep the CIS or go with new PMO carbs. Both induction setups have their merits but that is still undecided.

The car will be Light Gray with Green Speedster seats and Gray square weave carpets. Speedster low bow top and full tonneau cover.

I ordered the 21 Gal fuel cell. Henry and I have a few other special tricks up our sleeve not to be discussed and will be admired by some likely scorned by others but I'm paying the bills. I will be using either Porsche pattern American Torque Thrusts, or Aluminum billet reproduction factory steel wheels made by Alex Bivien's. Kind of the same as the wide five version but for the factory 5x130 disc brakes.

Thoughts?

Tom WilliamsTom Williams2007 JPS Coupe 2006 VS
Dave,
Sounds nice. Is the gray exterior going to be stone gray, or a non-porsche color? The green interior will look good with the exterior choice and carpet. My vote would be for the Bivens or even fuchs over the American wheels, but remember, it's your creation and for this size investment it should be exactly what YOU want.
Stan GalatStan Galat
If I'm not mistaken, Dave's car will be "Man of Chile" gray- like a battleship. It's a manly man's color. This is the same color as "Fashion Gray", which is an original 356 color, but which is (oddly) nowhere near as manly as "Man of Chile".

FWIW, I don't suppose there would be anything girlie at all about a 3.0 6 cyl, battleship gray speedster with natural Magnesium Torque-Thrusts. I'm thinking that the car will become the new standard for what is possible in a replica.
FM Former Member
Stan my friend you let the cat out of the bag.......;-)

Blushing here: I don't know if it will set a new standard but it will be a cool ride. What I was after before I restored the 60 Sunroof.

The color is used on this little special offering only availiable in Europe and was used by Porsche on some special cars in 2007.

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Stan GalatStan Galat
I think "Man of Chile" could be the coolest color I've ever seen on a 911. We'll have to see on the Speedster, although I'm betting with the right (read that "Magnesium") wheels it'll be enough to make me hear the music Mickey was talking about on the other thread.

Couple that with a black interior, set up like Rick Davis' with rubber mats, and man-o-man!
O orthohbb1
Hi Dave, I built the blue speedster 6. Good luck with yours. Just make sure you listen to Henry and place "dual mocal" oil coolers. I placed one very large Setrab, with a dedicated fan and it works well..to a point. The ONLY thing I would do differently. I don't even have A/C, it does get hotter than I would like in traffic. Ive had the car for nearly two years now and it still puts a smile on my face. Enjoy the journey!
FM Former Member
Howard,

I love the dead pedal and I asked Henry for one. Twin coolers are going in but fender mounted without cutouts. Wires will be run and fans added if needed. OK so if you could change anything what would it be obliviously other than the oil cooler. I also noticed you went with the stock crossover exhaust. Was that because of the local smog laws with the 3.2?
O orthohbb1
Dave, You'll get varying opinions, but the other choice was to go with SSI headers, instead of stock. The power difference was minimal according to my P sources and the car being so light, I decided to stay stock, and use a custom MK exhaust, with a Steve Wong custom chip, KN air filter. My 3.2 dynoed at 212hp at the REAR wheel! Maybe it could have been more, but what the hell. The car is scary fast, gets 28mpg on the highway with a taller 5th gear that I put in the 915 box. You may want to do a LSD also. If you would like to speak further, Im at your service. Building this car was so much fun. It was only exceeded by owning it!
FM Former Member
Hi,

Here is a quick update. I'm rebuilding the 3.0L and its almost done. Henry sent some photos of the frame during construction so it is becoming a bit more "real" in every way.

I got the color samples and while I have nailed down the exterior color to 1953 Porsche "Fashion Grey" that works perfect with the light Grey Square Weave carpet however it does not work with the green leather as well as the Silver did on my 60 Sunroof Coupe. So I'm leaning towards a rusty/brown leather that picks up subtle colors in the Grey Square Weave. Still not 100% decided on that point yet but I do like it a lot.

Here is a couple of pictures.

Enjoy!

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FM Former Member
David,

The full tube frame is what sets apart the Intermeccanica from most of the others. It is also a reason why they cost so much more. These are custom built new cars from scratch. Not modified VW's. That said that is how they started but Henry's father evolved them to be so much more.
FM Former Member
Update:

Well the 3.0 motor is a real killer. I had it run on a dyno to "break it in" and do some power tuning. 237+ HP and 225 ft/lbs of torque. It should move the 2200 lb car. I delivered the motor, trans and all the suspension parts to Henry over the weekend. My friend Rick and I drove 1875 miles round trip. The frame is almost 100 % done and I opted for a 15 gal fuel cell to gain about 5.5 inches in trunk space.

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O orthohbb1
Dave, looks like everything is coming together!. That motor makes more power and is lighter than my 3.2l. That car will FLY. You'll need a Guard/ Quaife torque- biased diff and a nice WEVO coupler/sport shifter to make your package slick and stick. This January will be two years since my car came off the truck. Man time flys, but the fun in building the dream, is only surpassed by having it to enjoy. Can't wait to see it.
FM Former Member
That car is going to be fantastic. If I ever win the lottery, I think I might just have to support Henry's operation for a 911-powered Speedster and Carey for a Type IV-powered Spyder.
Let's keep those pictures coming, okay? I'm specifically interested in the pedal assembly, front brakes and front suspension, if you're able to get images.
I don't know how close to the vest that sort of thing is for IM.
You're a lucky man.
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