LT5 questions

Jun 23, 2006 20 Replies

As a long-time "Porsche-phile" I can understand where you're coming from. But the 912E really presents itself to me in a positive way. It had a very reliable, very tuneable fuel-injected VW Type IV motor combined with the dynamics of the 911 chassis and the class of the

911's interior and body. I forsee the vehicle with the 930's braking system, an aftermarket suspension system (probably H&R gear), a rebuilt engine and tranny and an output in the 160-185 Hp range combined with lightweight front seats, the removal of the rears and the addition of a 911 Clubsport type tail (differentiated from the 930's spoiler by it's lower, flatter profile and thinner construction). I figure with output in the near-200 Hp area and a curbweight under 3,000 pounds it should be quite a hoot, keep in mind it only had 96 Hp as stock.

My first choice was an 88' 911 3.2 coupe with the "Turbo Look" body (which > Dad wrote:

everything better than

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