<VV> The 3 Greatest Corvair Improvements

[Dennis & Debbie PLEAU]

I might challenge the Pertronics.  Other than less maintenance It's not any 
better than a good set of points.   There's no question about the other two.

dp


>From: corvairs <lonwall at corvairunderground.com>
>To: Virtualvairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>Subject: <VV> The 3 Greatest Corvair Improvements
>Date: Fri, 06 Apr 2007 08:56:26 -0700
>
>Since we're playing games how about this one -
>
>What are the greatest Corvair improvements? I have 3.
>1)Viton O rings
>2) Pertronix electronic Ignition
>3) Bolted flywheels (also Palmer hot riveted flywheels)
>
>What would you add to the list?
>The rules -
>
>The impovement MUST solve a recognized Corvair problem. That's why, for 
>example, radial tires (often on this list) doesn't count. While they make 
>the Corvair handle better, the Corvair did not have a handling problem 
>prior to thier acceptance. This also rules out synthetic oil (sorry Amsoil 
>pushers) because the use of regular motor oil is NOT a Corvair problem.
>
>The improvement MUST fix a general problem common in both earlies and 
>lates. So magnesium blower fans and alternator charging systems, while 
>critical improvements to early model Corvairs wouldn't count.
>
>The improvement must be aftermarket - Taking the 2 examples just mentioned, 
>those were upgrades provided by the factory on subsequent years.
>
>Rule #4, is the most important. You cannot spend the next 2 weeks and 400 
>posts arguing about the rules.
>
>I can defend my choice of 3
>
>I'm curious if I've left something off my list?
>
>Lon
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