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CliffBeer · 10-21-06, 02:29 AM

Fran, is the rear/frame set up for a SBF or a porsche engine? As I recall, the 917 engine was a boxer 12 of somewhat larger displacement than the 911 engine engine of the day (2.2ltr)...?? I can't remember how the horizontal fan was driven but probably not too difficult to replicate this somehow on a 3.0sc engine as a starting point. Related, it seems to me the fuel was supplied via tall stack mechanical FI - that'll be expensive to replicate. Webers or PMOs would probably look pretty similar and be relatively inexpensive.

Your 917 body looks great. Just watched "LeMans" a couple nights ago (for about the 10th time!) - lots of great 917 action in there as you probably know.

Incidentally, what's the $ for your 917 roller?

Thanks!

10-21-06, 02:29 AM	#13 (permalink)
CliffBeer CliffBeer CURRENTLY BANNED Join Date: May 2006 Location: Seattle, Washington GT40: CAV mono Posts: 349 Rep Power: 0	Re: RCR917 Teaser Pics.... Fran, is the rear/frame set up for a SBF or a porsche engine? As I recall, the 917 engine was a boxer 12 of somewhat larger displacement than the 911 engine engine of the day (2.2ltr)...?? I can't remember how the horizontal fan was driven but probably not too difficult to replicate this somehow on a 3.0sc engine as a starting point. Related, it seems to me the fuel was supplied via tall stack mechanical FI - that'll be expensive to replicate. Webers or PMOs would probably look pretty similar and be relatively inexpensive. Your 917 body looks great. Just watched "LeMans" a couple nights ago (for about the 10th time!) - lots of great 917 action in there as you probably know. Incidentally, what's the $ for your 917 roller? Thanks! Last edited by CliffBeer; 10-21-06 at 02:36 AM.