<VV> Back-Motored Corvette

[mark at noakes.com]

seems like a small block chevy is closer to 600 lbs or more (AL heads or 
not?), but I guess that doesn't matter too much here.

Mark N

On 12/8/11 9:05 AM, Joe White wrote:
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> Just for fun ...
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> One of the things that drives the Porsche guys more nuts than a Corvair engine in a 911 shell is a Chevy small block in a 911 shell. Apparently, the entire 911 engine with dry sump oil system weights about 450 lbs. As I understand it, a Chevy iron small block with aluminum heads, sump, and other weight reducing tricks is not much heavier. With a radiator coolant in the front, the V8 911 has the same handling characteristics as a flat 6 911 (massive trailing throttle oversteer at the limit :-)). (Lotsa Chevy V8 Porsche information on the internet.)
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> I bring this up because I often though that with more development this version of the Corvette would have made a very exciting sports car, and possibly have paved a way for a future V6 or V8 powered Corvair.
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> Joe White (62 sedan, 66 Porvair)
> CORSA, RMC
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