Porsche 550 Spyder

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Re: Porsche 550 Spyder

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Hi Spydervan,
Dont beliefe these jinxing stories.-- no truth in it-- Since I stoped buying green cars I never had an accident .

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I take it you ve been to these playgrounds then.
http://www.spyderowners.com/
http://www.spyderclub.com
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Nice Car!!! I love the 550 also and would love to build one some day!!

More pics please!!
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Here's my ex- spider... was an awesome little car.
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The engine was a type 1 (84 stroke, 90.5 pistons) Turbo charged, fuel injected.
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Hi all, its been a loooooong time, but at last I'm back :D

Some feedback om my project:

I've completed my 1776cc motor build :hangloose: 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
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We don't believe you until we see pics :hangloose: he he he oops I have see the real thing.
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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....
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Thats so close to what my engine is! wow! BTW, rather set your timing to 32 degrees at max advance :wink:
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Proof man, I tell you, Proof.... :lol:

:D :hangloose: You have permission to drooooool !!!!!!!! :wink:
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That looks awesome! Some interesting linkages there for the gearbox, can't wait to see the rest of the project :hangloose:
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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.
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It Lives!!!!! Lovely! Can we get a picture of the whole car? Is she cream or white?
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Nice to see the motor is in :D Spidervan. One of these days we can go for a AC day. :hangloose: :hangloose:
The rest of the family that does not fit there can get a lift in the bus. :mrgreen:
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I've given this loads of thought....................... ,but i really think this lady would look better in my garage :twisted:
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