<VV> Back-Motored Corvette

[jvhroberts at aol.com]

 The LS series is a bunch lighter, and since they've been around since 1997 model year, there should be plenty available. 

 

John Roberts
 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: mark <mark at noakes.com>
Cc: VirtualVairs <VirtualVairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thu, Dec 8, 2011 5:10 pm
Subject: Re: <VV> Back-Motored Corvette


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:
>
> Just for fun ...
>
> 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.)
>
> 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.
>
> Joe White (62 sedan, 66 Porvair)
> CORSA, RMC
>
>

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