<VV> Modern Engine for Corvair Options?

[John Maxwell]

Actually, it would be more like 66% on the rear.  Absolute perfect balance
for a six wheels, two in the front and four in the back.  Every wheel with
the same weight, like 50/50 distribution on four wheels.

Hope I didn't stir up the neurons too much.

John Maxwell



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> [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org]On Behalf Of Ron
> Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 12:22 PM
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> Cc: matthew_j_lewis at yahoo.com
> Subject: Re: <VV> Modern Engine for Corvair Options?
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> And wow, it could have 90% of it's weight on the rear wheels!
> RonH
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> > 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
> > =======
> >
> > 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
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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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