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Just passing on some information. Outfront built the engine in my Spyder. Some of you have ridden in it or have driven it yourself. It’s a very fast car. Basically due to better heads with bigger cams and ports. Also aftermarket ECU.
I was thinking about putting my name on the list for a Super Coupe with the 911 engine until I spoke with John from Outfront this morning. I know this is completely subjective but I like the look of the 356 A more than the 356 C. And my Convertible D will also have a removable hard top and role up windows. So just about as practical as a coupe.
Carey said in his post that a 911 engine cannot be stuffed into a speedster/Conv D. So if you want reliable power it’s going to have to be a 4 cylinder Subaru.
Back to John at Outfront. They are adding another 150cc to the 2.5 l engine by stroking it. They are also using the variable cam engines for the stroker. The engine is being installed with an aftermarket ECU and producing an honest 240-250hp. Henry at intermeccanica has ordered a couple strokers and will be installing them with a stock ECU. John says that even with the stock ECU he thinks the engine will produce close to 240hp. The Subaru engine also saves 30-40lbs over the 911 996 engine. Less weight behind the rear wheels. I’m sticking with the Conv D. 240-250 hp will be plenty. And NO turbocharging!  

Phil Luebbert

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