<VV> GREENBRIER POWER TRAIN FOLLOWUP

[Dennis PLEAU]

I really like 102's but have never driven one with a PG.  If you don't over load the van is should be OK.
 
Dennis



> Date: Wed, 9 Jan 2008 17:51:20 -0800> From: rmurray at anaheimducks.com> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org> Subject: <VV> GREENBRIER POWER TRAIN FOLLOWUP> > Ok, only a couple responses from VV re: my thread yesterday on> anticipated performance of the brier I'm buying...recall that, based on> the engine ID code, the original FC engine has been pulled and replaced> with what appears to be a 102hp station wagon engine. I didn't want to> lead anyone's feedback, but I'd already read in bob helt's book and lon> wall's catalog re: the 102 motor - summarily the 102hp was an early> "hi-performance" engine offering a "hot" setup w/ poor low end torque> but decent highway performance... I haven't had a chance to check all ID> #'s yet, but since both the wagon and 64 van came standard w 3:55 diff,> i'm assuming (for now) that the van still has the original PG and 3:55> diff...anyway, here's a response recap, and thx to those who got back to> me - btw, I sure hope the last response is an exception!> > > > "...for routine driving, use high octane gas and you will have excellent> performance..."> > "...I have similar setup in my Lakewood. I do not get jack rabbit> starts but cruise 70mph no problem..."> > "...you may never notice the difference except need for high octane> gas..."> > > > And then there was...> > "...gutless and pings constantly...sorry..." uh oh....> > > > Rod> > Vintage Corsa Pub & Web> > '66 Monza convt 140/4> > '64 Brier 102?
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