<VV> Modern Engine for Corvair Options?

[Ron]

And wow, it could have 90% of it's weight on the rear wheels!
RonH

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Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 8:45 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> Modern Engine for Corvair Options?


> 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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> 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
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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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