<VV> Modern Engine for Corvair Options?

[corvair at mts.net]

The Olds Toronado (60's FWD) drivetrain will go in the rear of a late Corvair without losing the rear seat, but I wouldn't call it "not much work".

455 CI anyone?

http://www.mts.net/~lhonke/pbruce.htm

Les
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2007 07:55:06 -0400
From: Frank DuVal <corvairduval at cox.net>
Subject: Re: <VV> Modern Engine for Corvair Options?
To: Matthew Lewis <matthew_j_lewis at yahoo.com>
Cc: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Message-ID: <4635D91A.8090709 at cox.net>
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I guess it depends on what is "too much custom work". All the "modern" 
v-8 conversions have taken the rear seat space. Some even take part of 
the front seat area. There have been conversions using the little 215 cu 
in Buick engine, but that is an early 60's engine, not modern. Ok, there 
have also been front engine conversions, well actually just Corvair 
bodied rear wheel/ front engine cars, but I don't consider them 
Corvaairs, as they have lost all handling characteristics of a Corvair. 
ANd I think that falls under "too much custom work".

You will be dollars ahead to fix the Corvair engine instead of putting 
another style used engine in. Check our vendors for parts prices for a 
rebuild. These are easy engines to work on.

Frank DuVal

Matthew Lewis wrote:

>I have a 1965 Corsa Convertible and the engine needs
>alot of work and wanted to know what options may exist
>for a modern engine/transmission setup. I don't want
>to rip  out the back seat or anything drastic. Just
>looking for a more modern engine/transmission that
>will go in the existing space without too much custom
>work.
>
>Thanks,
>
>--Matt
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