<VV> 4-speed transmission / OD 4th?

[Ron Hinz]

Why do we want an overdrive when we all know that the Corvair engine doesn't 
like being lugged.  GM knew what they were doing when they designed it to be 
a good 65 to 70 mph car.  If you want a Mercedes, buy one!

RonH

-----Original Message----- 
From: Matt Nall via VirtualVairs
Sent: Thursday, October 29, 2015 2:24 PM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: Re:  4-speed transmission / OD 4th?




I followed the discussion on overdrive transmissions with considerable
interest.  I would like to know if anyone has thought of using a Corvair
4-speed case, putting the 3-speed gears in it, and making new overdrive 
fourth
gear?  I have no idea if it would work, but if not, why not?
Richard Royle
66 Corsa Turbo

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You can do just as well with a set of 3.08's and the proper year model  4 
speed....just not a total of 5 speeds.....we actually could use eight!


Corvairs just don't make torque below 2500 rpm  and the cooling fan,  in hot 
areas, needs more rpm to adequately cool.


Matt Nall
Charleston, Oregon
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