<VV> boost-retard availability

[kevin nash]

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> Date: Tue, 1 Mar 2011 18:29:23 -0500 (EST)
> From: Markpowhatan at aol.com
> Subject: <VV> boost-retard availability
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
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> I am in need of a new boost-retard for my 63 Spyder, and was surprised 
> when I was told by 2 big suppliers that none are available anymore, with not 
> much chance of them being available again soon. The new "advance-retard" 
> units were not available either. I have since been lucky and found a NOS one 
> I could purchase from a person's personal parts supply. If the supplies 
> of them dry up, what could a person do to correct the timing issue related 
> to turbo boost? Any ideas? Thanks! Mark Francis 63 Spyder
> 

Mark- By far, the best thing you can do is to get a Safegard ignition controller- the boost
retard is controlled by a computer, and can be set-up basically how you want- the stock
mechanical boost retard is not used (although can certainly remain installed). Other benefits
with this system include individual cylinder retard, which keeps all cylinders as advanced as
they can be, only retarding the ping prone ones. When this system is used on corvairs,
they typically get 20% more horsepower and pings are banished! I have used a Safegard
on my 63 spyder for 9 years now- they are well worth the cost!!
Kevin Nash,
63 spyder, daily driver