<VV> RE: 1966 Corsa 140-4speed for Powerglide Swap

[Bill Elliott]

You're both right... but I think you're both talking about different engines.

A 140PG engine behind a PG trans performs similar to a 110 at the low end and much better on the top 
end... the best overall factory engine for a PG. (Remember a 140PG has a 95 cam along with high 
compression in it for low end...)   A regular 140 behind a PG is a _serious_ dog... I think a low 
compression 80hp would out accelerate it.

I run a 140PG hooked to a 4 speed. Most people who drive the car think it's one of the quicker "stock" 
Corvairs they've driven....because it FEELS strong. But measure it with a stopwatch and a normal 140 
will outrun it for anything more than a low speed sprint. I think even in the 0-60 run the normal 140 would 
be faster...but it would be close. 0-40 or so the 140PG might be faster...

Even with enhanced breathing, the cam feels "all in" by about 4800 rpm and it's down something like 
15% in power over a normal 140. But hook a 1000lb trailer to both cars and it's a different story... ;-)

Bill

On Tue, 15 Nov 2005 09:28:07 -1100, Larry Forman wrote:

>Hi Gary,
>Regarding "A powerglide behind a 140 is fairly gutless, (my opinion)", I am pretty sure that is far from reality.  I have heard that the 140 PG was actually the 
fastest accelerating Corvair even over the 180 turbos, however, I have not checked the documented evidence.

>Larry
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "mopar at jbcs2.net" <mopar at jbcs2.net>
>To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
>Subject: <VV> RE: 1966 Corsa 140-4speed for Powerglide Swap
>Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2005 15:21:10 -0500

>> 
>> 
>> Just my opinion, you don't have to agree.
>> 
>> Lot of work, but not impossible. Do not attempt to buy the parts
>> individually, buy another car as a donor, otherwise you will miss something.
>> 
>> Remember, you will be taking a car with a certain good value, and turning
>> it into a car that will have significantly less value when you are done.
>> Though it is your car, you can do what you want. Just don't expexct to get
>> out of it what you have into it.
>> 
>> A powerglide behind a 140 is fairly gutless, (my opinion) been there done
>> that, yeah I am sure some of you have had great succes with that, I didn't!
>> The 110 or 95 motor would be better.
>> 
>> Gary Swiatowy
>>