Corvair Forum

I just turned 64 and grew up in Detroit. I've owned cars since high school, mostly LBCs, my 65 Monza is my first Corvair. My sons are 33 and 31 and grew up in the Dallas suburbs, other than having cars in high school, they haven't had them since. They've lived in Brooklyn, San Francisco, LA, and are...

Thanks to all who replied, I think I shall look for the smaller Holley first. I was a Lincoln Mercury mechanic for 20 years and the idea of adapting a CFI unit sounds intriguing.

I just got my first Corvair. It's a 65 Monza that someone had hopped up a bit with a cam and and a Holley 8105B which is a 4 barrell the size of Rhode Island. I think it's a 600 CFM. The car runs so rich it brings tears to your eyes. It has a square intake with four runners. I'm open to suggestions ...

I agree with Bobby65, sounds like the coil breaks down when hot.

Good luck Doug, I just bought a 65 and I live in Carrollton. I might have to tug on your sleeve a bit in the future if that's ok. Looks like you've got a fun trip ahead.
Ron Southan