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Porsche Speedster Frenzy - Driving Buddies


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Manufacturer
Intermeccanica International, Inc.
Vancouver, B.C., Canada
www.intermeccanica.com

Owner
Scott Sloan
Vancouver, Washington

Vehicle
2003 Intermeccanica Pre-A Speedster

PRICING
Price of Kit: Contact manufacturer
Manufacturer estimate
of hours to build/complete
vehicle: 5 months
CHASSIS
Frame: Tubular chassis by
Intermeccanica
Wheelbase: 83.75-inch
Rearend: VW transaxle
Rear Suspension: VW IRS w/ 24mm Sway-A-
Way torsion bars, Sway-A-
Way 19mm sway bar
Front Suspension: VW std. ball joint, Sway-A-
Way 19mm sway bar
Shocks: low pressure Monroe (front),
KYB Gas-Adjust (rear)
Rear Brakes: SoCal wide-five disc w/
original 356 umbrella
underdash hand brake
Front Brakes: SoCal wide-five disc
Brake Lines: stainless steel
Master Cylinder: VW, dual
Steering: VW
Front Wheel Make & Size: Steel, powdercoated,
5½-inch, no clips
Rear Wheel Make & Size: Steel, powdercoated,
5½-inch, no clips
Front Tire Make & Size: 185/65 Dunlop Sport A2
Rear Tire Make & Size: 185/65 Dunlop Sport A2
BODY
Paint Brand/Type: “Glasurit Stonegray” (’57-’59
special-order Porsche, code
5710)
Windshield/Glass: Intermeccanica
Top: Black, low-bow Stayfast
with Tenax fasteners
Grille: Intermeccanica, with
Carrera-style louvered
decklid
Lights: Intermeccanica, sealed
beam, original Porsche rear
lenses and Hella driving
lights with toggle under
dash
Mirrors: Intermeccanica, Carrera
GT mirror
Emblems and Trim: Intermeccanica
Fuel Tank: VW, 10-gallon
INTERIOR
Gauges: VDO with pre-A layout
(vertical idiot lights)
Wiring: Intermeccanica
Steering Wheel: 15-inch flat Lecarra
Seating: Intermeccanica, heated
Upholstery: Intermeccanica
Material: Saddle, vinyl with matching
piping
DRIVETRAIN
Engine Brand: VW, built by Pat Downs at
CB Performance
Engine Type: VW, 2,110cc, 142hp,
134 lb-ft of torque
Engine Details: New OE VW; CB
Performance forged
chromoly, shot peened,
nitrited, 8-dowel pin
crankshaft; CB Performance
lightened flywheel (12.5 lb);
Mahle 90.5mm forged
pistons; CB Performance
044 super mag w/40mm
x 35.5mm stainless steel
valves, hi-rev springs,
ported and polished heads;
solid shaft w/forged 1.25
ratio rocker arms; No. 2242
cam (290 degrees duration
x 0.380 lift); lightweight
chromoly pushrods; Stage 1
Kennedy clutch w/ 200mm
disc; dual 44 mm IDF Weber
carbs with CB Performance
hex-bar linkage
Air Cleaner: K&N (2)
Ignition: Bosch 009 & Bosch 45 amp
alternator, MSD
Headers: S&S/Intermeccanica
merged custom header
Exhaust System: Custom 1½-inch center
exhaust, Magnaflow
mufflers and tip, ceramic
coated
Transmission Type: Four-speed VW w/ 3.44:1
final drive
Shifter: Original Porsche with
custom billet knob
Battery: 12-volt with disconnect
Accessories: Full-flow oil cooler with
fan; stainless steel hoses
and CB Performance
thin-line oil sump;
CB Performance aluminum
drum covers; ’55-’56
Meistershaften badge;
Oatmeal square weave
wool carpet; power
windows; Lecarra 15-inch
steering wheel with original
356 horn button; all ivory
trim; seat heaters; period
3-inch Empi latch-in lap
belts; diagonal door
bracing; Coco mats by
Natural Auto Products

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