500 hp, 4.0 l Flat 6 from Singer

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08-10-2017, 03:18 PM

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Gorgeous engine and awesome spec.

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08-11-2017, 02:51 AM

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While everyone else on the internet fawns over the air inlet treatment in the rear quarter windows, I don't like it. It looks very klugey.

I'd be far more impressed if they paid homage to the Turbo S intake treatments:

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I thought those were not functional. Same for the ones on 993 Turbo S. They're just for aesthetics.

They aren't functional on the 964 nor 993 Turbo S's. But wouldn't it be amazing if they were made functional? Too bad it won't be Singer.

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If I could afford to put that 500 HP mill into a 993, I would have zero issue with the inlets. I think they look super-cool and are functional and unique. My $0.02.

By coincidence, I came across a video on Youtube last night that showed another 911 with similar quarter window vents, so these aren't that novel an idea after all.

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08-11-2017, 05:59 AM

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In the last engine the only Porsche parts were the case and oil pump.

more than that I think ... see Ed Pink site video for some only in your dreams machining

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08-11-2017, 11:00 AM

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By coincidence, I came across a video on Youtube last night that showed another 911 with similar quarter window vents, so these aren't that novel an idea after all

Same setup on the F355

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