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Re: Porsche 550 Spyder
Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 4:31 pm
by BARON
Hi Spydervan,
Dont beliefe these jinxing stories.-- no truth in it-- Since I stoped buying green cars I never had an accident .
I take it you ve been to these playgrounds then.
http://www.spyderowners.com/
http://www.spyderclub.com
cheers
Baron
Re: Porsche 550 Spyder
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 11:50 am
by Wentzel
Nice Car!!! I love the 550 also and would love to build one some day!!
More pics please!!
Re: Porsche 550 Spyder
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:22 pm
by 4agedub
Here's my ex- spider... was an awesome little car.
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Re: Porsche 550 Spyder
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:24 pm
by 4agedub
Re: Porsche 550 Spyder
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:27 pm
by 4agedub
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The engine was a type 1 (84 stroke, 90.5 pistons) Turbo charged, fuel injected.
Re: Porsche 550 Spyder
Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 10:51 am
by Spydervan
Hi all, its been a loooooong time, but at last I'm back
Some feedback om my project:
I've completed my 1776cc motor build
and it sound so nice.... still need to do some fine tuning on the carbs. Will post some photos soon. This is the spec of my motor.....
Case
• AS 41 alloy dual relief case
• External Spin-on Filter Oil Pump ( High Flow 30mm x 8mm )
Crank
• SCAT 69mm Volkstroker Counterweighted 8 dowel crank
• SCAT Forged I-Beam (Economy) rods
• SCAT Chromoly gland nut and heavy-duty washer
• Lightened Flywheel
Pistons
• MAHLE Forged Piston & Cylinder Kit ( 1776cc )
• 90.5 mm
Heads
• 043 coded Heads with standard 35.5 X 32 valves
• Mildly ported
• Competition cut
• 8.5:1 Compression ratio
Cam
• SCAT C35 cam (285 duration and .419 inch lift)
• SCAT lightweight performance lifters
• Heavy-duty chromoly pushrods
• Single Hi-rev Spring kit
• 1.1:1 Standard rockers ( Billet Rocker Shaft)
Timing
• Bosh 009 distributor
• Timing set at 10 Degrees
• Bosh Blue coil
Carbs
• Duel 40 IDF’s with Hex bar linkage kit
• 28 Ventures
• 55 Idle
• 120 Mains
• 180 Air
• F57 Emulsion tubes
Exhaust
• Vintage Spyders custom Exhaust
Re: Porsche 550 Spyder
Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 11:06 am
by BUSBFK
We don't believe you until we see pics
he he he oops I have see the real thing.
Re: Porsche 550 Spyder
Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 11:36 am
by vader
Yip it didn't happen until you can prove it with pictures and video!!!
Just like Paris Hilton!!!
Good work dude I like a lot....
Re: Porsche 550 Spyder
Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 11:38 am
by JamesD
Thats so close to what my engine is! wow! BTW, rather set your timing to 32 degrees at max advance
Re: Porsche 550 Spyder
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 7:06 pm
by Spydervan
Re: Porsche 550 Spyder
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 7:51 pm
by Pine
That looks awesome! Some interesting linkages there for the gearbox, can't wait to see the rest of the project
Re: Porsche 550 Spyder
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 9:02 pm
by Tom Bishop
This is a proper build with the motor the right way. Rear part looks awesome.
I Would love to see more pics of the rear suspension set up.
Re: Porsche 550 Spyder
Posted: Mon Apr 05, 2010 9:13 pm
by Dutch_Diver
It Lives!!!!! Lovely! Can we get a picture of the whole car? Is she cream or white?
Re: Porsche 550 Spyder
Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 10:34 am
by BUSBFK
Nice to see the motor is in
Spidervan. One of these days we can go for a AC day.
The rest of the family that does not fit there can get a lift in the bus.
Re: Porsche 550 Spyder
Posted: Tue Apr 20, 2010 3:17 pm
by Rabid_ant
I've given this loads of thought....................... ,but i really think this lady would look better in my garage
