I'm looking to build another widebody style 911 to be a stripped down street/track toy and have been debating on what platform to use. I am thinking about an early 70s 911 coupe, or a 964 c2 coupe. I have owned an 86 911 targa that I had a Strosek style widebody kit that weighed 2680 lbs but the mildly modded 3.2 wasn't much power so I'm looking for something quicker this time. I was thinking of the early 70s 911 because of the obvious weight advantages since I'm gonna have a stripped interior with race seats. I was wanting the 3.6 engine and G50 transmission, so I thought it might make more sense to build off a 964 than sourcing the engine/tranny and transplanting in an older 911? With lightweight body panels and no interior I think I could get it to be quick enough to keep me happy. I know it is going to be a money pit, but I want to go the most cost effective route. I can get damaged cars at auctions and will probably look for whatever chassis I choose with some mild body damage since I will be replacing most of the body panels anyway. Any suggestions?

 

Long hood pre 74. 3.6 upped to 3.8 and 915 with custom gears. Do it right and you will be about 2300 and it will fly...good luck!

 

Thanks for the help, any advice is much appreciated. I love the idea of a 2300lb car with 300+ hp. The 915 transmission in my last 911 felt like shifting a dump truck and I eventually put a Weltmeister short shift kit which helped a lot. That, and the thought that it would mate better with the 3.6 were why I was thinking of the G50. I'm not sure, that's why i was looking for help. Thanks again

 

I would go with an SC, take a motor from a 964, and use the 915 trans. Motor work aside, it isn't that expensive of a swap. If done properly, 2,000lbs is attainable, but at a price. I am currently building one with all GT Racing parts out of CO. Joel is a super nice guy. Nothing against Better Bodies, because everyone there is very helpful too, but if weight savings if what you want, you will probably want carbon panels.

I wanted to do a RWB styled car, but have since changed my mind (after I spent 5k on fiberglass parts and labor. lol). Their cars are amazing to look at, but I would hope they are at $20k just for the fiberglass kit. I am going the '74 RSR look, but with a 3.8 and 915 box. Hoping to be sub 2,000lbs when done. Hope this helps you out man. Best of luck.

Chris

 

Love the rwb porsches