<VV> '60 question

[Mark Durham]

Cap'n, I did a similar conversion to my 62-102, to a 64-110. What I did:

I used my original 102 heads, but they had previously been modified to
similar to 110 heads in the chambers.
I got the longer stroke crank, new .030 pistons, rebuilt rods and bored
.030 64 cylinders, new oil pump, a reground Isky 270 cam, new cam gear, and
new lifters. I also added roller rockers with custom lenght push rods.

1. You will have to carve out some of the case material for clearance for
the rod cap at one side of each opposite cylinder hole. I did this with a
rotary file and hand files. Depending on the case, it may not take much,
but I made .050 clearance for the rod caps and at 4,000 miles on the
engine, its been trouble free. There are pictures on the internet of where
to do this, I'll look later today and see if I can find my copy.
2. Use only 64 cylinders. They will need to match the std or oversize of
the pistons in bore diameter. Make sure the pistons are in like new
condition or you may be tearing it apart again soon. Because worn ring
lands will wear out new rings quickly.
3. The rest of the case has no limitations, as everything else is the same.

Mark Durham
On Mon, May 27, 2013 at 9:37 PM, <judynrandy at comcast.net> wrote:

>
>
> I'm preparing to turn my '60 engine into a "64 110".  I've always wanted
> to try a Corvair with headers and this is my chance.  I'm going to use the
> original block, and have a set of '64 110 heads.  So, by using them the
> choke situation is rectified and I can use the '64 air cleaner set-up.  I
> already found out I'll have to "re-engineer" the carb cross shaft as i'm
> using the '60 fan set-up.  Since my heat comes from a gas heater, I won't
> have to worry about the lower shrouds either.  I have a very low miles '67
> 110 donor parts engine for the cam, crank, rods, & pistons.  I decided to
> use the '64 and up air cleaner because I can't seem to find any paper '60
> air filters.  My question is this: has any of you done a hop up mod like
> this?  If so, what would be any pitfalls or things to look out for.  Thank
> you for your thoughts and opinions.
>
>
>
> Cap'n Hook
>
>
>
> '60 700 4dr 4spd/soon-to-be 110
>
> '63 ragtop 110/pg
>
> '65 monza 4dr 84/pg
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