1985 Porsche 911

Porsche St Louis is proud to present Project Nasty.The 1985 Porsche 911 known as Project Nasty is a highly customized and performance-enhanced Carrera coupe transformed over 17 years by Joey Seely, a former professional racing technician and engineer. The original 3.2-liter engine was replaced with a heavily modified 3.6-liter flat-six engine, built in collaboration with Rothsport Racing and Goritz SixFix, which now produces about 360 horsepower at 8,000 RPM, significantly more than the factory 207 hp of the original 1985 911 Carrera engine.Key Technical Details of Project NastyEngine: Rebuilt 3.6L long-rod flat-six from a 964 RSA with CNC-ported heads, large intake valves, a GT3 oil pump, CP Carrillo rods, Mahle Motorsport short custom pistons, and custom-ground Elgin camshafts.Exhaust and Intake: Individual throttles paired to 997 GT3 Cup intake manifolds, specialty ceramic-coated long-tube headers, and a 991 GT2 RS titanium muffler, all managed by a Motec engine management system.Transmission: Close-ratio Type 915 five-speed manual transaxle, overhauled for this build, with a refurbished limited-slip differential and G50 axles 4.Chassis and Suspension: 935-spec front subframe, RSR sway bars, KW Competition three-way adjustable dampers with remote reservoirs, and custom roll cage welded for structural integrity and competition-level safety.Bodywork: Extensive custom work including hand-flared fenders, carbon-fiber hood and spoiler, composite bumpers and splitter, revised lighting, and finished in Guards Red.Wheels and Brakes: 18-inch BBS E88 wheels paired with four-piston Brembo calipers for enhanced stopping power.Interior: Race-inspired with Recaro Pole Position seats, Schroth harnesses, Alcantara trim, a Wevo shifter, MOMO steering wheel, and power windows.Significance:Project Nasty is regarded as a benchmark for air-cooled 911 engine builds, combining racing-grade parts and engineering precision into a street-legal but track-capable machine. It serves as a tribute to Porsches excellence and has become iconic in the Porsche enthusiast and builder community due to its no-stone-left-unturned approach and aggressive, high-revving performance character 2 6 8 1.This project represents the peak of a 17-year dedication to refining and pushing the boundaries of the original 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera platform, blending technical mastery with artistry.