[FC] Best engine combo

[J R Read]

My favorite for a Rampy would be a 110hp engine with 95hp heads.

Later, JR

CCE CORSA CORVANANTICS SCG member
'61 Rampside Standard 4/110
'65 Monza Convertible 4/140
"Keep the Love Alive"

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Mike Clark" <mclark67 at charter.net>
To: "[FC] group" <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 9:20 PM
Subject: [FC] Best engine combo


> Good evening group and Happy New Year.
>
> What are some ideas for a good engine combination for a 61 Rampside with a 
> 4speed?
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> Right now it has a car's 110 and I think it's been cooked, several times. 
> It needs to go.
>
> I want it to stay a 4speed.  It's primary use will be that of a basic 
> pickup.  Some medium-duty hauling, and maybe towing a small camper.
>
> With all the Corvair engines out there, what's going to give me the most 
> for my efforts?  I don't care if it's a car motor or based on a car block, 
> but I for sure don't want to put something together and then find out it's 
> a dog.  Also, what's a good rear end to go with it?  Tire size?
>
> Thanks much.
>
>
> Mike Clark
> Stockbridge, Georgia
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