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    1954 Pupulidy Porsche Spyder Racer

    Peter Kane

    '72 911S Targa
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    Senior Member Jim Garfield's Avatar
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    Gee, isn't that pretty.
    The rebodied car doesn't look much like the original though does it...?? Was it ever in this configuration by the original builder? I'm not trying to start something, just curious.
    '74 leichtbau
    "Sascha"
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    What a cool special.
    Kenik
    - 1969 911S
    - 1965/66 911
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    Humbug!

    It appears to be just another "over-restored" car from the era that is now being sold for the "right" money for the "wrong" reasons.

    Why Carrillo rods and a SCAT crank? (and why can't the knowlegable seller spell "Carrillo"?) Probably because the head work and Titanium (oversize) valves make another 1500->2000 revs and 60 or 70 more HP possible. And that's probably why the kevlar brake linings are present and no doubt cause of the substitution of a 356 for the original VW transaxle.

    These updates are necessary to be able to advertise a "Win" at the Monterey Historics! Races where winning in rarely rewarded and good driving is supposed to be appreciated. What the next owner will have is a vintage fiberglass body installed on as modern race car as is possible to build.

    Sorry for the rant - just tune it out if you don't agree. I'll probably regret this indiscretion soon enough anyway.

    johnt

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    I hear you loud and clear but;

    Carrillo rods and a Scat crank are pretty much "the standard" for 356 engines when you want to make power. The stock cranks won't stand up to much abuse.
    140hp can be generated safely but you can up into the 170's with a shorter life expectancy. If he was racing the car the money spent on these items was WELL spent. A SCAT crank is by no means cheap. They sell every one they make.

    It is what it is.

    Tom
    Early S Registry #235
    rgruppe #111

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