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by cooterr
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...
by cooterr
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...
by cooterr
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.
by cooterr
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...
by cooterr
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...
by cooterr
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...
by cooterr
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...
by cooterr
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 ...
by cooterr
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...
by cooterr
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...
by cooterr
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...
by cooterr
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...
by cooterr
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...
by cooterr
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. :wave:

Tom Miller
PCG
Circle City Corvairs
by cooterr
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 ...
by cooterr
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...

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