The new build specs:
84 911 3.2 engine
1990 944s2 suspension, including torsion swap,front spindles welded 2.5" drop
86 aluminum rear arms to reduce track
Bilstein coil-overs to increase spring rates(still using torsion bars fore and aft)
Complete braking system from 944s2 (turbo spec.)
I spent about a year researching and collecting parts then found a awesome fabricator Seth (his shop is called Twisted Minis) to do the welding and heavy fab work.
I have two build threads which have a bunch of photos and descriptions from Seth; The Samba under readers rides titled "Porsche Powered Mid-Engine Double Cab Build" and another thread on Pelican Parts in the vw/porsche conversion forum (same title)
http://www.germanlook.net/forums/att...1&d=1290370201
74,000 mile 3.2 before I cleaned it up and had Seth rotate the intake for under seat clearence.
http://www.germanlook.net/forums/att...1&d=1290370201
cleaned up a bit.
http://www.germanlook.net/forums/att...1&d=1290370201
driveline mock-up.