Porsche 356 Kit: The Real Deal - 2

...When it comes to engines the Thunder Ranch has a VW Boxer Engine with 1865 cc, and a 4 speed with a top speed of 150 mph. The original 356 had a flat 4 with 1600 cc and a 4 speed with a top speed of 105 mph.
The Thunder Ranch is even fitted with the authentic VDO instruments and Nardi steering wheel, as well as the 15 inch Mangel wheels. It also has a proprietary full functioning fan, shroud, and alternator designed to aid in cooling the engine optimally.
The Thunder Ranch 356 kit is manufactured in California and is known for its superior quality control using exact tolerances for the bumpers, doors, engines, and trunks. The construction includes special blends of polyester resin and high stress points are reinforced providing an overall superior kit from many others on the market.
Pricing depends on the kit you invest in. The Basic kit sells for just under $10,000 and includes body, frame, bumpers, doors, latches, hood and engine, fitted windshield, as well as dashboard and gauges.
The Deluxe kit sells for under $15,000 and includes everything of the basic as well as the 15 inch Chrome Mangel wheels, square weave carpet, panels, doors, top frame, top boot, badges, and curtains.
The turn key kit sells for under $29,000 and includes everything you'll need to build your car from racing mirrors, roll bars, exhaust, 2275 cc engine, fans, shrouds, and any customization you might request.
And of course there are all kinds of options including leather seats, upgraded gauges, MP3 players, stereo, louvers, GT kit, and so much more. What ever you want it's available.
So the next time you see a 356 zooming down the road whether in a movie or on your local street try to determine whether you are looking at a Porsche 356 kit or a factory build.
A Porche is a special ride, and we know this. All of us Porche lovers take pride in our cars, and want to keep them in the best possible condition. We are here to share with you what we know about Porches, so be sure to read some more. You can get to more articles by following the links we have on this site. If you have any site suggestions for us, drop us a line and let us know.

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