Description
This car was built to order for competition in the West Coast Porsche Challenge Series. It meets or exceeds all SCCA, VARA, HSR-West, HSR, SVRA eligibility criteria. Built by nationally-known Porsche fabricator John James Racing, Inc. of Phoenix AZ. Builder/fabricator Jim Hendrix is available to answer all questions regarding build-up, specs, techniques, components and performance (has been present at all events raced). Car was completely refreshed in early 2009; paint (exterior/interior), body, engine).
History
Car built in 2007; raced at Phoenix Intl., Cal Speedway, Daytona (2007 Rennsport), Road America, Las Vegas, Miller.
Performance Data
Weight: 1870 lbs
Best Time: 1:15 sec
Track: Phoenix International Raceway
Engine
Engine Builder: John James Racing, Inc. Phoenix AZ
Manufacturer: Factory
Type: 6 cylinder
Displacement: 2.5 ltr.
Horsepower: 260-265 hpr
Torque: 220 f/#
Induction: 40 IDA Webers
Heads: S-Heads
Block: Mag case
Main Caps: ARP
Crankshaft: factory
Connecting Rods: Factory
Pistons: J&E
Camshaft: Early S-grind
Valves: Factory
Valve Train: Factory
Clutch: KEP Organic
Pressure Plate: Aluminum
Flywheel: Factory balanced
Exhaust: 3 into 2 with megaphones
Total Time: 2 hrs/test & 1 race
Races: One weekend
Full refresh in 2009
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: ARP
Age: 2 1/2 years
Capacity: 15 gal
Fuel Pump: Holley Red
Fuel Type: Race fuel
Oil/Water System
Radiator: n/a
Water Rad Location: n/a
Water Pump: n/a
Oil Cooler: 2 sea traps
Oil Cooler Location: front
Electrical System
Ignition: Light weight starter
Alternator: Factory
Battery: Odysey
Data Logger: n/a
Computer: n/a
Transmission
Manfacturer: Factory
Type: 901
Gears: Factory
Shifter: Hargett Pro Race
Body
Construction: Factory steel with fiberglass hood, fenders, bumpers
Color: White with black/red/gold highlights
Paint: Dupont urathane
Condition: Full refresh 2009/no track activity since