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- Fri Jul 05, 2019 10:17 am
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: Indianapolis Convention Caravan
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1282
Indianapolis Convention Caravan
:clap: An invitation to all that will be traveling through Indiana going to the convention. The route that Circle City Corvairs has planned will totally keep us out of the Chicago area traffic. The time of the trip has us departing at 9 am and arriving at the hotel about 2:30. We will gain an hour w...
- Fri Jul 05, 2019 10:15 am
- Forum: CORSA National Conventions
- Topic: Indianapolis Convention Caravan
- Replies: 1
- Views: 10418
Indianapolis Convention Caravan
:wave: An invitation to all that will be traveling through Indiana going to the convention. The route that Circle City Corvairs has planned will totally keep us out of the Chicago area traffic. The time of the trip has us departing at 9 am and arriving at the hotel about 2:30. We will gain an hour w...
- Tue Feb 20, 2018 4:43 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: SBC up Front Conversion
- Replies: 11
- Views: 5637
Re: SBC up Front Conversion
Just another unwanted opinion but putting a front engine and frame on a corvair is just a camaro wannabe, no longer corvair.
- Thu Nov 24, 2016 10:26 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Aftermarket Cylinder Head Temp Gauges
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2706
Re: Aftermarket Cylinder Head Temp Gauges
The Speedhut CHT is a much more accurate gauge with an industrial grade thermocouple. The vdo thermocouple is very rudimentary with a cold junction point that is to close to the thermocouple. I have a VDO installed and it is being replaced by a Speedhut gauge this winter. I think 500 degrees is a sa...
- Wed Feb 04, 2015 7:01 pm
- Forum: Corvair Only Shows and Events
- Topic: 2015 Corvair Performance
- Replies: 0
- Views: 3272
2015 Corvair Performance
2015 Performance Corvair Group Workshop March 6-7 2015 *** HOTEL LINK AT BOTTOM*** ***NEW LOCATION*** Kokomo, Indiana “The City of Firsts” Located one hour north of Indianapolis. The workshop will take place in the spacious Kokomo Automotive Heritage Museum which houses 100 antique vehicles includin...
- Sun Feb 16, 2014 11:39 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: need to install engine lid lft supports
- Replies: 1
- Views: 258
need to install engine lid lft supports
I have a project that I am working on that requires installing gas lift supports to allow me to remove the stock engine lid support. My question is how to determine capacity of the lift support and placement. One end will be fixed to the frame rail s on both sides of the engine, and how to figure le...
- Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:54 am
- Forum: Corvair Only Shows and Events
- Topic: Performance Workshop 2014
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2286
Re: Performance Workshop 2014 Agenda
FRIDAY, 7 March 2014 :wave: 7 pm - 9 pm Vendor Set Up at TKO GRAPHIX 2751 Stafford Rd, Plainfield, IN 9:00am Advanced Racing Suspensions - Meet at hotel to leave around 7:30 am ***Indy Facilities tour that includes the pagoda, garage area, the oval track, media center, victory podium, a gasoline all...
- Sun Feb 16, 2014 7:52 am
- Forum: Corvair Only Shows and Events
- Topic: Performance Workshop 2014
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2286
Performance Workshop 2014
2014 Performance Workshop March 7-8, 2014 Indianapolis, Indiana The Workshop will be held at: TKO GRAPHIX 2751 Stafford Rd, Plainfield, IN 46168 More to Come!! On Friday the 7th of March, local tours will be available to businesses that support the performance industry. After the tours are over, we ...
- Sat Feb 15, 2014 3:41 pm
- Forum: DIY - Explanations and Demonstrations
- Topic: How to Install gas lift supports on a latemodel
- Replies: 0
- Views: 371
How to Install gas lift supports on a latemodel
I have a project that I am working on that requires installing gas lift supports to allow me to remove the stock engine lid support. My question is how to determine capacity of the lift support and placement. One end will be fixed to the frame rail s on both sides of the engine, and length of suppor...
- Fri Jan 13, 2012 9:36 am
- Forum: Corvair Only Shows and Events
- Topic: 2012 Performance Workshop
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1996
2012 Performance Workshop
Performance Workshop Activities start on Friday for those that arrive early. Tours of various businesses that are part of the performance community in and around Indianapolis will be available. Times and locations to be announced as they are confirmed. Dinner for those that want to attend will be h...
- Tue Aug 02, 2011 1:24 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: In need of your help
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1271
In need of your help
I am asking for your help for my son, Micah Toll, who was working on Corvairs with me when he was 5 years old, learned how to drive on my 64 Spyder, drove my 1965 Corsa to High School his senior year as his daily driver, and was fortunate enough to win the CORSA College Scholarship to help him atten...
- Sun Dec 19, 2010 10:24 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Performance Workshop Info
- Replies: 1
- Views: 546
Performance Workshop Info
Information for the 2011 performance Workshop is now up on the Performance Corvair Group website. Planning for the tech sessions is still ongoing and will be posted when available but the host hotel and Friday activites is now a go. see the site for more info: http://www.corvair.org/chapters/pcg/ind...
- Sun Dec 19, 2010 10:22 am
- Forum: Corvair Only Shows and Events
- Topic: Performance Workshop Info
- Replies: 0
- Views: 590
Performance Workshop Info
:chevy: :chevy: :chevy: Information for the 2011 performance Workshop is now up on the Performance Corvair Group website. Planning for the tech sessions is still ongoing and will be posted when available but the host hotel and Friday activites is now a go. see the site for more info: http://www.corv...
- Wed Nov 17, 2010 4:45 pm
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: 2011 Performance Workshop
- Replies: 1
- Views: 385
2011 Performance Workshop
The 2011 Performance Workshop will take place in Indy on the weekend of March 19th. The location will be the same as the 2009 PW.
Now that we have a date and location the planning can begin in earnest.
Stay tuned.
Tom Miller
PCG
Circle City Corvairs
Now that we have a date and location the planning can begin in earnest.
Stay tuned.
Tom Miller
PCG
Circle City Corvairs
- Sat Apr 03, 2010 7:18 am
- Forum: Corvair Only Shows and Events
- Topic: 2010 Performance Workshop
- Replies: 5
- Views: 992
Re: 2010 Performance Workshop
Well, The 2010 performance Workshop has come and gone. Time to start working on PW2011. Some info from this years show. We had 91 registered participants. A live interview was done with James Reeve, A legend of a gofast guy in Corvairs. Then an interview with Micheal and Warren Leveque. Micheal had ...
- Fri Apr 02, 2010 9:23 pm
- Forum: Corvair Only Shows and Events
- Topic: caravan to convention through Indy
- Replies: 2
- Views: 718
Re: caravan to convention through Indy
Kevin, Sorry for not responding, The video was made by the wife of a member, she is a geek and likes electronic toys and software. It is a strong possibility that another "Corvair Olympics" will be held in Indy in 2011. If you come back we will do all in our power to keep the diesel fuel i...