@550 Phil posted:The main thing with Special Edition is the ECU mapping. They use the ECU from a 2007 2.5 EJ Subaru engine. So that year range (approximately) is the only Subaru engine they use. I myself would love to use a different Subaru engine, maybe a turbo, but at this time its just not any option. Carey uses the 1st generation watercooled 911 engine (1999-2003?) because they have figured out the ECU mapping. Carey can correct me if I'm wrong and I apologize if I have said something incorrect or misstep. The ECU setup and making it work with the radio, A/C etc. is the big challenge. I'm sure my explanation is elementary but that is my limited understanding.
I am aware of what ECUs Carey uses and why.
@Joel Roth I certainly hope you don't think I was picking on your engine choice. I applaud the use of whatever tickles your fancy. I certainly lean toward a flat German engine, air or watercooled, with whatever cylinder count you like.
I originally got a Spyder because I fell in love with the shape. I watched my buddies rebuild all manner of rusty steel 911s. I even had one for a while. But building a replica Spyder was awesome, it won't rust and every hole was drilled by me.
Anyway, my friend Jim says that I'm slowly building a 911...Fan and alternator, 4 wheel disks, dry sump, EFI. And soon, rack and pinion.