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Title: Solved NIC#451 - Porsche 917/10 replica powered by 2 Subaru flat-six engines
Post by: nicanary on August 08, 2015, 07:46:06 AM
What are we looking at here?
Title: Re: NIC#451
Post by: nicanary on September 28, 2015, 07:05:11 AM
Experts?
Title: Re: NIC#451
Post by: shamrock on September 28, 2015, 08:25:04 AM
A REPLICA BASED ON PORSCHE 917 CAN AM CAR AS USED BY VASEK POLACK TEAM
Title: Re: NIC#451
Post by: nicanary on September 28, 2015, 08:29:36 AM
Quote from: shamrock on September 28, 2015, 08:25:04 AM
A REPLICA BASED ON PORSCHE 917 CAN AM CAR AS USED BY VASEK POLACK TEAM

Yes. I've just realised that my question didn't ask for any more information, so I have to give you the point for that!

The puzzle remains in the Experts - what powers this particular car?
Title: Re: NIC#451 Porsche 917/10 replica powered by ?????
Post by: pftnbr on October 02, 2015, 05:12:08 PM
It's powered by 2 Suburu Tribeca flat 6's connected at the crankshaft.
Title: Re: NIC#451 Porsche 917/10 replica powered by ?????
Post by: nicanary on October 02, 2015, 07:13:41 PM
Quote from: pftnbr on October 02, 2015, 05:12:08 PM
It's powered by 2 Suburu Tribeca flat 6's connected at the crankshaft.

Yes, you've found the car. As you say, two Subaru 3-litre flat-six engines (water cooled) which would have been close to the actual car's spec. It's an astonishing attempt for someone building this in their own garage. It was for sale "unfinished" - maybe he ran out of money or stamina.
Title: Re: Solved NIC#451 - Porsche 917/10 replica powered by 2 Subaru flat-six engines
Post by: nicanary on October 02, 2015, 07:17:36 PM
The bodywork may be a bit amateurish, but look at this for home engineering.