| Engines for a 917K ?
Well, Mark is right that Porsche engines are relatively expensive, and the 12 cylinder versions are beyond the reach of most. The 6 cylinder are the logical way to go in a 917. I,m very restricted in the historical based race series i run in as we are not allowed turbo, supercharging or fuel injection.
For the street or track days though, or whatever other race series you can enter in the US, just imagine what a twin turbo,d Porsche engine could deliver in such a lightweight chassis. Far better power to weight ratio than the originals, thus giving, if you can find enough road, speeds well in excess of 220 mph with the right gearing.
The RCR chassis is as original, but could easily be adapted to take many engine configurations that the owner might care to do. From the current demand we know that most will go down the Porsche route and as far as Fran and i are concerned, originality is very important for this most iconic of cars. The GT40 is a wonderful, beautiful, brutish, vehicle and i, like all other owners would be a millionaire if i had a pound for every photo taken of it.
I,d be a multi millionaire with the 917 ........ such is its draw. Do your selves a big favour and order one.
Graham @ GTA. |