Show us your wide conversions!!!!!
 

Just a few pics of my wide body conversion. Show us yours . Mine is a 1977 2.7

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Looks nice. How about some details of what brand and type of body components you added.

Good point Tim.

The car started out as a basic narrow bodied 911 1977 2.7 model. I purschased it with the intention of the conversion so pretty much got stuck in straight away. A strosek style front bumper and side sills were fitted with an RS style rear bumper. The rear bumper was modified so that the lamps sat flush with the bumper. Genuine turbo front wings and steel rear arch extensions. 18" Techart wheels with 60mm front spacers and 85mm rear due to such high offset from latter car. RS 3.8 rear spoiler and teardrop mirrors. Interior recon with custom made door cards and new headlining. Custom made rear exhaust with genuine 993 end pipes fitted. Sounds awsome!! Engine top end stripped fuel system rebuilt and all painted up to look pretty. Silly sized washer bottle under wing removed and 964 RS tank fitted under bonnet dur to wheels hitting. All new seals, badges etc. Took me 2 years to achieve and all the work i did myself except final prep and paint as i dont have the skills to paint that well. Wiring all custom to use new lights.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1201008637.jpg
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Very nice work - I give you that - but have you not created a bit of a sheep in wolf's clothing?

Are you looking for a pat on the back or constructive criticism?

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here is mine then I turbocharged it:D

No more than the factory M491 Carrera. The Carrera likely wieghed more with all metal parts and heavy brakes. Stock HP was ~217.

To some extent - comparing original euro models 150hp vs 231hp for 2.7 vs 3.2. The M491 can at least keep up with hot hatchbacks :)

Point taken but i have also had bikes so true power and fun lies there. I built this as it is my favourite shape and i wanted something that stood out more than a standard car. I will be uping the power shortly tho with either a turbo conversion or a 3.6. wait and see it will be done shortly.
Ben the car looks great any more to be done?

You didn't specify, so here's what you get...:D

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My 2.7 back 85 went against a new 3.2 and out pulled it until the other guy lost his nerve about 145 so dont knock a 2.7 til you have tried one.

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Thanks or that much eppreciated. so is your engine standard

No i didnt but i have to say thats made my day what a fantatic 914. u great job, more details please, engine pics etc

not really.

This is a 1986 Euro version Cab. The wide body was done in Europe and is very clean.http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1201050017.jpg
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I've had a couple.
This 2.4L with Webers, headers and Supertrapps could kick the **** out of a lot of cars in the twisties.

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And then there is the Posermobile. This car started out with a warmed over 3.0L with SSIs. Ran 145mph all day long. Then I lost my mind and added the 930 engine. Still runs 145 all day long, just get there a little quicker. ;)

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Here's mine. A bastard, but I love it.
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RarelyL8:

Cool Car. What kind of wheels are those, and who made the body kit?? BTW If it has a turbo, it ain't a poser!

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edited by myself, sorry for the comment... Nice project good luck and enjoy it!

Now why you got to rain on someones parade! He spent alot of time working on that car and you guys have to bring it down just say good job and go on not all of us can afford RUF originals.

911-32 What have you got I assume a 3.2 how about a pic?

Again, the 3.2L M491 factory widebodies were no more powerful than any of the cars shown here.

My car was dubbed the Posermobile by myself to derail the rash of negativity bestowed on a car that looks like a Strosek 965 but has a lowly 225HP engine behind it. I enjoyed the 3.0L car for many years before the turbo bug hit.

I consider it a charitable event to transform a homely example of a 911.


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Widebody meets Longhood:

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Being energized.

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and sometimes.....power goes out.

A true work of art all these cars so far. The nice thing is not one of them is the same!! We all have our own prefernces when it comes to styling and power. From my own point of view i have a completely mint agressive looking 911 now exactly how i want it to look. As time goes by the power will be upped and then i have everything i wanted out of a 911 rolled into one. The charicteristics of an old car when it comes to handling and lets face it if you have the powersteering ABS brakes etc where is the fun. For me my car is a true drivers car, you feel your really in control with no assistance!! More fun!

One more Wide One
 

Mine's a '71 w/2.7 hi comp, webers, cams. Wheels are Lindsey / Fuchs, 9.5 & 11 x 17", tires are BFG 275 & 315's. Still a long way to go! SmileWavy
Took my ST bodywork:
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Love the wheels! What are they?

ATP Spa's.... 18x8.5 up front and 18x10 out back. Running 285/30's in the rear. I've got maybe a 1/16th clearance both inside and out on the rears. Fronts were no problem.
--Jaybird

Here's my '77 WB Conversion. It has a 3.0 SC drivetrain. :)

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Sweet.

Great looking car, more pics of your wheels please, what size are they?

Base: 78 SC Targa

All original parts except for rear Dansk Steel flares

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Now thats what i call gorgeous. Only one thing i would personnaly do is maybe space the wheels out slightly more just for more agression:D

+1 on gorgeous. Mine is not a targa anymore and one of the things I contemplated was a speedster conversion I like the look parts are just hard to come by.

Anypics of yours?

Its all tore up right now in the middle of a major refresh body man will body work it this spring.

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I guess you missed my original smilie ;)

Of course all other things being equal, a 231hp Carrera will leave a 150hp 2.7 a long way behind in any kind of race. If you are suggesting otherwise, you are deluded.

OK - its not wide, so it hardly fits the thread though.
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Its a 260hp 3.2 with lots of other goodies. I have a full IROc kit bar the rear flares in the garage, but its not on yet.

Back on topic - given the suggestion that a 3.6 or turbo lies in the future, can I suggest a visit to impactbumpers.com. We have got a couple of completed 3.6 transplants and all sorts of interesting car and owners on a UK site that would be a very useful resource for anyone thinking of a 3.2 transplant in the UK.