Not A Wing, But Still A Boxer Engine

[slabghost]

Maybe you can find another car in decent shape? A wagon would be nice.

 

[dan filipi]

If you need a hand let me know. Could probably help next weekend.

 

[joedrum]

:builder: well steve it sounds great ....get this thing mounted so it can perform ...wow looks like you use the grab bar type manifold set up.....looks great

 

[Steve83]

Actually, this manifold setup is a kit that was offered in the 60's and 70's. I had one on a sand rail I built in '77. Corvairs were a dime a dozen back then. The spacer under the carb can be flipped to accept a square-bore carb like the AFB or Edelbrock, or a Quadrajet. They're hard to find now, and I lucked out getting this one with the old engine.

I'm still not sure if I'll put it in the car or not. I want to keep it stock, and the Powerglide tranny will need modifications to work well with this engine. A wagon would be fun, but they're so rare (only made for 2 years), I'd want it stock as well. Now, if I had a 4-speed convertible...

 

[Steve83]

Corvair Powered Buggy, 1977

• Steve83
• Apr 5, 2015

 

[slabghost]

Now that sounds like a nice treasure to hunt!

 

[dan filipi]

Sandrail would be fun with that much power!

 

[mcgovern61]

That engine really sounds sweet!! :yes:

 

[Steve83]

The latest engine drawing has been animated. Inspired by the Visible V8 model, I give you...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzHmgr9fVk0&t=51s

 

[dan filipi]

Steve83 » 10 minutes ago[/url]":35i7y3d8]
The latest engine drawing has been animated. Inspired by the Visible V8 model, I give you...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzHmgr9fVk0&t=51s

That is a work of art, Steve!

 

[julimike54]

Very Cool!

 

[mcgovern61]

Incredible Steve! :good: