[FC] motor options

[johnjackson]

Check out the small car.com website they do the vanagon conversions with several different Subaru options. I will be doing this conversion in the future should be your best bet

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On Sep 18, 2012, at 6:10 AM, Ben and Lynn Stiles <lbstiles at verizon.net> wrote:

> Great ideas, Chuck. I thought I was going to get thrown out of the club 
> just for asking. Some others recommended the Subaru motor as well. Low 
> profile would be a consideration- I don't want to completely change the 
> interior of the van. Would still like to use it as a camper every once 
> in a while.
> 
> I am looking to get enough reliable power and torque to tow a 17' long 
> 3000 lb trailer reliably. Actually, the Corvair motor can pull it. I 
> just don't want to over-stress it. Like I said, I am getting tired of 
> the practical limitations of air cooling. I need something that will go 
> regardless of outside air temperature, etc.
> 
> I know most will argue that a properly tuned and maintained Corvair 
> motor will be fine tooling around in 110 degree heat- but you still have 
> to be more careful.
> 
> Thanks!  Ben
> 
> On 9/17/2012 9:42 PM, BBRT wrote:
>> IMHO, Ben, I think a modern, transversely mounted Ecotec 2.0L Turbo 
>> engine and transaxle would be ideal. Yes, you have to plumb water and 
>> a radiator. Yes, it is EFI and that probably means aftermarket EFI as 
>> computers on most new cars are interconected - there are often more 
>> than one computer in a car. I believe Frank Parker said the Cadillac 
>> had four..
>> 
>> Another alternative might be a VW Diesel also transversely mounted.
>> 
>> Modern GM V6's are Direct injection (some or all?) allowing them to 
>> get excellent mileage and provide significant torque.. Some are 
>> transverse, I believe. With a transaxle.
>> 
>> If you want to stay lower profile, a Subie would do. I know it will 
>> fit a Late Model but unsure of rail separation in an FC.
>> 
>> Just some ideas.
>> 
>> Chuck S
>> 64 FC project.
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ben and Lynn Stiles" 
>> <lbstiles at verizon.net>
>> To: <corvanatics at corvair.org>
>> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 9:23 PM
>> Subject: [FC] motor options
>> 
>> 
>>> I have recently been kicking around just the thought of putting a
>>> non-Corvair motor in an FC. I would like more power to tow a bigger
>>> trailer and I would like to lose the limitations of air cooling.
>>> 
>>> I know and have seen mid engine V-8 cars numerous times. I have seen a
>>> Rampside with a V-8 engine amidships. I also know that a few of the
>>> latest Ultravans had Buick motors. I am going to be checking out a
>>> Pontiac engine swap in a late model Corvair car soon. I know those
>>> applications can be done, but can a water cooled engine be placed in the
>>> engine compartment of an FC van allowing one to retain the original
>>> cargo/passenger carrying ability?
>>> 
>>> Has anyone attempted this? Options for motors that will "fit?" (I use
>>> that term loosely- I know major mods would have to be made).
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