Has anyone tried to put something other thank a vw motor in a speedster? I know someone in the UK had first an Alfa flat 4, then put a subaru turbo flat 4 in. Has anyone tried to put a Boxster motor in a speedster?
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Has anyone tried to put something other thank a vw motor in a speedster? I know someone in the UK had first an Alfa flat 4, then put a subaru turbo flat 4 in. Has anyone tried to put a Boxster motor in a speedster?
There are 356 Speedsters with 911 six cylinder engines in them. They are very powerful but have a lot of weight in the back and it seems that some of the handling is lost.
For a Mazda rotary in a similar installation, check in the Bradleygt web site. Click on owners page. Look at ron gt2.from Hillsboro Oregon. Nice conversion.
For a Mazda rotary in a similar installation, check in the Bradleygt web site. Click on owners page. Look at ron gt2.from Hillsboro Oregon. Nice conversion.
I currently have a rotary engine in mine, seems to be the way to go..its light, puts out 145hp or more and can curl your hair when its running right...
Michael
Michael
partsobsolete dot com has several outlaws on the site that use a 4 cyl, 911 engine. that might solve some of the weight issue.
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I was looking at a lotus 7 type web page and they mentioned the flat 6 from the Honda Gold wing. Could that work in a speedster, or for that matter any motorcycle engine BMW flat twin, HD etc.?
I can see two problems with the use of a motorcycle engine in a Speedster replica:
1) A motorcycle engine does not have the kind of torque curve necessary to start an 1800 lb load from a standing start in any kind of realistic fashion.
2) The source for an adaptor plate for a VW tranny would seem to be a problem. I checked Kennedy Engineering and they do not list anything involving a motorcycle engine.
1) A motorcycle engine does not have the kind of torque curve necessary to start an 1800 lb load from a standing start in any kind of realistic fashion.
2) The source for an adaptor plate for a VW tranny would seem to be a problem. I checked Kennedy Engineering and they do not list anything involving a motorcycle engine.
Why not be exotic and put a liquid cooled Lancia flat four in there? Be the only kid on your block to yadda yadda yadda...
Or an Impreza turbo engine like I have done...
www.ricola.co.uk
www.ricola.co.uk
Specialty Auto in Knoxville,Tenn.builds a speedster replica on a
tube frame using a Subaru flat 4 with a 5-speed or auto/overdrive
tube frame using a Subaru flat 4 with a 5-speed or auto/overdrive
I tried to open a new topic on this, I am about to launch my car project and would love some input on using the 2000 cc Porsche engine and transaxil.
Hey MM were are you MM What do you think of this CRAZZZyness
2000cc 4 cylinder TIV or a 2000cc Flat six 911 engine??
jake tiv 4 356sc 912
Dan, go with a 4 cyl. engine. Type I or IV. I've been trying for the last few months to make a 911 fit into a tube frame. It'll work, but the time, money & frustration of making it fit will drive you crazy - not to mention the weight distribution problems. With a type I or IV you can build up the HP to match the 911 engine & still keep you sanity.
I was browsing over at shoptalkforums and it sounds like someone is looking at putting a gm ecotec 4 in a speedster replica.
GM ecotec 4 in a speedster replica. = big time piston slap that GM says is normal noise.
"big time piston slap" . . . ?
How cool ! ! The last time I even HEARD that mentioned was with my old 409 Chevy. Looks like GM is still having it's problems.
Piston slap . . . Man, does THAT ever bring back memories.
"Sounds like a piston slap." I think that I may start using that saying again.
How cool ! ! The last time I even HEARD that mentioned was with my old 409 Chevy. Looks like GM is still having it's problems.
Piston slap . . . Man, does THAT ever bring back memories.
"Sounds like a piston slap." I think that I may start using that saying again.
tc-drive a two stroke bike. piston slap is part of the nostalgia
'Course there's someone putting a Caddy V-6 in a 356...
I had a Porsche 912 4 cyl and 5 speed in one of mine. Didn't look kike the install was too bad. Smoother than a vw but $$$$ to maintain.
"'Course there's someone putting a Caddy V-6 in a 356... "
Who ?
Where ! ? !
Any pics ? ! ?
Hook us up ! ! ! !
Who ?
Where ! ? !
Any pics ? ! ?
Hook us up ! ! ! !
TC- I was thinking of you.... oops. How is that project going/went?
The engine is done, sitting up on the stand, all dressed up to look like a VW/Porsche product. I'll have to get some shots of it and post them soon. It's really lookin' sweet.
The shell is still a mess, but I figured out how to swap a VW IRS suspension and trans into the swing axle 356 tub, so things should be moving as soon as the weather warms up.
I do have some nice pics of the detailed and refurbished trim, dash, interior and such, along with the two doors all nicely done up . . . but that's the boring crap.
The shell is still a mess, but I figured out how to swap a VW IRS suspension and trans into the swing axle 356 tub, so things should be moving as soon as the weather warms up.
I do have some nice pics of the detailed and refurbished trim, dash, interior and such, along with the two doors all nicely done up . . . but that's the boring crap.
I don't know if it was a prank or a real porsche But in my most recent issue of the 356 registry magazine they had a pic of a coupe with a v6 in the nose and it looked very old and very factory
My first guess is its a fake. but it does faveor the Benz v6.
My first guess is its a fake. but it does faveor the Benz v6.
Barry,
Any chance of posting a pic or link to pics? I have to re-up my membership, and remember request that issue. What number is it?
Thanks ! !
TC
Any chance of posting a pic or link to pics? I have to re-up my membership, and remember request that issue. What number is it?
Thanks ! !
TC
I own a wide body with a RX7 carburator rotary engine.
500 mls only.
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500 mls only.
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I am putting an Alfa flat four in mine, 118HP as standard!