I've always loved the RSR body shape.
To do a replica, which body year would be the best to use?
Is there anyone in the US that specializes in that, or do you think it would be relatively easy to replicate on your own.
I appreciate any thoughts or comments.

Thanks,

R

As per the year it really depends on what RSR you are talking about.
The 2.8 RSR was based on the long hood pre-1974 cars. It has 9' front flares and 11' rear flares.

The 3.0 RSR introduced in 1974 (based on the 3.0 RS bumper car) had wider front and rear flares (11' and 13').

All the body parts for both are avaliable in figerbglass...
Check www.gt-racing.com or gettydesign or others.

There are several shops in the US that could do a good RSR replica...
TRE in SoCal (http://www.tremotorsports.com/), Aircooledclassics in TN (http://www.aircooledclassics.biz/test.shtml) and several others.

Good luck.. they are awesome cars...

Hey Man,
If you want a 2.8RSR then buy a long hood 69 -73.
If you want a 3.0RSR you use a 74-89 short hood.
You can backdate a short hood to a long hood also.
We build both kinds of RSR's all the time.
Were now building 3 long hood RSR and a backdate 90 C4 to a 73RSR look.
We build street and race versions.
Give me a call and I'll tell ya the strait poop. 865-671-4914
We will be glad to help ya.
If you want to see some more pics of the cars EM me at accdlr@aol.com

Here is a couple of pics of the last two we built last year and the C4RSR were doin.
Hey mamoroso that 76 RSR live there in Charlotte!
SeeYa!

Hey Doc

this is 911teo from Pelican... We talked on the phone too.. I recently wrecked my car... I am sure you remember...
I might see the 76RSR at CMP when my car is fixed...
You are the best and I love your work...

Ciao

Matteo

Hey Doc,

thanks for your reply.
I currently have a GT3, and I would love the RSR BUT my mechanics at Porsche say the old carb cars are impossible to set up and they require tons of tinkering to get the engine running best. I live in Toronto, so the weather can be hot and humid in the summer and cold in the winter.

Whose motors do you use? Do you rebuild your own?

The 3.0L and 3.2L engines run great with PMO's. You can also keep the stock injection system and do the rest of the car.

Or you could put a 3.6 Varrioram in there... 2,100lbs with 300hp... very close to your GT3 in power to weight ratio. No need for carbs.
If you want to go a little more exotic you can go with Motec and ITBs. You can tune Motec as you please on your laptop... This is the route I chose to go...

I just want something reliable so I can just drive the car and not worry about how hot or cold or what the barometric reading is that day.

I'd go with a 3.6 Vram then. 26mpg, 300hp, stock Porsche power. It is not too difficult to put one in an early car. The transmission will need some beefing up.

Take a look at this page for an idea about the costs...

www.instant-g.com

Hey Teo!
How the car comming?

RR:
We put all kinds of engines in these cars 2.7, 2.8, up to 3.8L.
The 3.6 964 or 993 engines work really well!
We have left the org FI on several.
The wht/red RSR above has a 964RSA engine in it with the org FI.
That car halls *** 2000 lbs and 255HP to the wheels.
People give a bad rap to carbs.
Its because there not tuned right or they don't drive the car much and they gued up. I wouldn't rule them out!
I would be HappY to build ya one.

Just a thought, but the 3.6 is a relatively complex and expensive engine to repair.... a stock 3.2 or 3.0 with PMOs would be simpler and easier to install.... and give plenty of power.... plus, I'm a bit of a purist... carbs just seem closer to the spirit of the car.

If you plan to scratch-build an engine, doing a 2.8 with mechanical fuel injection would be a hoot... probably alot more $$$ than a used 3.6, but very correct and period....

I love spending other people's money

Doc,

how long does a build take and what are the price ranges. I love the red and white one.

Don

bodyshop has straightened the chassis and fixed the body. Car is going now to Eurowerks to get the 935 suspension workover (plus fuel cell, sunroof delete, chassis reinforcement etc).
Then back to the bodyshop for a Mexico Blue repaint...

In the meanwhile all the gear for the engine has arrived (3.9 P&C from CMW, carrillo rods, Motec, ITBs, Valves etc....). Assembly will start next week... Going for 1 7/8' headers.. with Flowmaster ex...
We'll see... shooting for 320hp at the wheels...

Hey RR,
Well it realy depends on what you want on both cases.
The avarage build time is 6 mths. and they range from mid 40's and up.
But its a big moving target. If you could tell me what you had in mind.
I could give you a better range.
We would be happy to help you.
Email at accdlr@aol.com or best call me at the shop 865-671-4914

Hey Teo,
I'm glad to here it's going well. That Mexico Blue will be stunning Man!

SeeYa!