<VV> Mid-engined Corvairs
Levair@aol.com
Levair@aol.com
Sun, 28 Nov 2004 13:28:42 EST
In a message dated 11/28/04 1:46:22 AM Eastern Standard Time,
kenfran@comcast.net writes:
<< What obstacles do people see in this other than rotation direction? >>
Having done it, twice:
Cooling due to high pressure under the engine.
Shift linkage
Accelerator lingage
Clutch linkage
Firewall, noise
Revamped suspension bias.
It's definitely worth it, but don't expect as large of gains as hoped. You
aren't moving as much mass as you think and the car was designed to accomadate
the rear engine. It really does help on a shorter wheelbase car.
Warren