BECK SPEEDSTER Built by Beck

1957 Porsche 356 Description

Specs are as follows:

engine
2054cc CB Performance
74 X 94 Universal Super Case, Welded #3 Cylinder
74mm Forged Chromoly Crankshaft
Forged Chromoly Uni-Tech Connecting Rods
Forged Chromoly Light Weight Flywheel
Manton Chromoly Push Rods. .035 wall thickness
94mm Mahle Piston/Cylinder Kit
#2246 Camshaft 314° duration x 411 lift at cam (.452" w/1.1:1 Rocker Arms)
1.1 Ratio Rocker Arms w/ swivel feet adjusters
Hardened Rocker Shafts
044 Heads 40 X 35.5 Stainless Steel Valves,
Single Hi-Rev Springs, Chromoly Retainers
Stage 1 Kennedy Pressure Plate w/200mm Daiken Disc
009 Distributor
Dual 44 IDF Weber Carb Kit with CB Hexbar Linkage
Doghouse Fan Shroud w/Bosch Alternator
26mm Keyed Oil Pump
Degreed Crank Pulley
Chromoly 8mm Head Studs
94mm Teflon wrist pin buttons
Windage Tubes
8.5:1 Compression

transaxle
Rancho pro-street
3.88 R&P
gearing; 3.8, 2.06, 1.26, 0.89

exhaust
A1 sidewinder, center exit, oval tip

suspension
type 1 VW front beam, ball joint
type 1 swingaxle rear
VW type shocks (late type 1 front, early type 1 rear)

disc brakes
EMPI ball joint front conversion, swingaxle rear conversion, AC Industries 4 wheel disc brake master cylinder