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- Sun Jul 09, 2017 6:45 am
- Forum: V8's - V6's - and...?
- Topic: Honda B20 turbo in corvair
- Replies: 105
- Views: 50428
Re: Honda B20 turbo in corvair
I've been following this project for quite a while now. Glad to see your alternative power working so well. Thanks for documenting it for others to see. I'm not able to see many of your photos, there is just the word "image". Very interested in your rack installation. Keep up the hot rod s...
- Sun Jul 09, 2017 5:59 am
- Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
- Topic: turbo to powerglide
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1332
Re: turbo to powerglide
Don't forget you'll need a check valve in the "vacuum" line to the modulator. The modulator varies shift control function by identifying load via the vacuum line, and is never meant to see positive pressure (boost) I'm sorry I don't have the p/n for that at the moment, but I know it exists...
- Mon Jan 18, 2016 5:05 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: LM Hybrid? Crazy idea?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2647
Re: LM Hybrid? Crazy idea?
I think your concept is very interesting. Would this be similar in concept to how the 5.3L hybrid Tahoe operates? After driving a relative's hybrid Tahoe, and seeing her get 20+ MPG regularly, I've always wondered if this could be adapted to existing technology. The two things I can think of that c...
- Sun Jan 17, 2016 9:12 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: LM Hybrid? Crazy idea?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2647
Re: LM Hybrid? Crazy idea?
I think your concept is very interesting. Would this be similar in concept to how the 5.3L hybrid Tahoe operates? After driving a relative's hybrid Tahoe, and seeing her get 20+ MPG regularly, I've always wondered if this could be adapted to existing technology. The two things I can think of that co...
- Sun Dec 06, 2015 7:53 am
- Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
- Topic: '65 Monza project in the dry central valley CA
- Replies: 97
- Views: 18181
Re: '65 Monza project in the dry central valley CA
Nice metal work! If I can ask, where do you source your replacement sheet metal? I'll be needing to do that soon. I don't have any experience with the Clark's window sill replacement, but my first assignment with a shrinker/stretcher was a window sill replacement for a 70 Chevelle, and I had one mad...
- Sun Dec 06, 2015 7:11 am
- Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
- Topic: Cad-kid's 65 Monza - my first Corvair
- Replies: 166
- Views: 29792
Re: Cad-kid's 65 Monza - my first Corvair
Well, cad-kid, today marks 3 years since she came home and you posted her up here for everyone to see. I think you have done a fine job of researching what you wanted to do, and executing even the little projects to a nice level. I speak for myself and I see others share my feelings of seeing your p...
- Sat Nov 14, 2015 8:43 am
- Forum: Articles covering the 1965 -1969 models
- Topic: Vintage Article - 1965 Monza Road Test
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2906
Re: Vintage Article - 1965 Monza Road Test
Thanks much for sharing that! I found it quite interesting.
- Thu Nov 05, 2015 8:54 am
- Forum: Corvair Talk
- Topic: Custom- chopped and lowered..
- Replies: 7
- Views: 937
Re: Custom- chopped and lowered..
I think it's pretty cool Cad Kid's car was used in a reference photo in this article:
http://www.streetlegaltv.com/news/off-t ... e-corvair/
http://www.streetlegaltv.com/news/off-t ... e-corvair/
- Sat Jul 04, 2015 9:39 am
- Forum: Corvair Video and Photo Threads
- Topic: Solar Cavalier Corvair ~
- Replies: 21
- Views: 5118
Re: Solar Cavalier Corvair ~
Is Art still alive? I wonder what ever happened to all of the Fitch stuff he bought? I'm only 20 minutes from there.
Very futuristic looking, neat by today's standards!
Very futuristic looking, neat by today's standards!
- Sat Jun 27, 2015 10:30 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Turbo Timing
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2484
Re: Turbo Timing
Where should I start it has Pertronix, I run non-ethanol super no other mods. Thanks! After reading about all of the slipped stock harmonic balancers on various Corvair sites, I think the place I'd start would be to verify that your TDC mark on your flywheel really still does represent TDC. Once th...
- Sun May 24, 2015 7:36 am
- Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
- Topic: Cad-kid's 65 Monza - my first Corvair
- Replies: 166
- Views: 29792
Re: Cad-kid's 65 Monza - my first Corvair
Congratulations on getting all of your winter updates done. Sounds like you are in for a nice long summer of enjoyment. Bummer on the float! At least you knew it was going to be easier to take out!
Enjoy your car, love the Olds rims. I'll be on the lookout for you on the road and at shows!
Enjoy your car, love the Olds rims. I'll be on the lookout for you on the road and at shows!
- Sun Nov 30, 2014 1:06 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Electronic Power Assisted Steering on a '66 Corvair
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1443
Re: Electronic Power Assisted Steering on a '66 Corvair
Did you ever implement the EPAS? I'm contemplating a similar scenario for my wife's 68. The Saturn Vue from 2002 up has one of these units, but is controlled by the BCM. I'm guessing it is PWM'd or something similar related to road speed for assist input. With all of the CVT Vues in the boneyard, I'...
- Sun Nov 30, 2014 12:05 pm
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Fuel Turbo Corvairs
- Replies: 32
- Views: 3143
Re: Fuel Turbo Corvairs
To the OP, NorwayCorvair-your fuel is rated at the pump on RON (Research Octane Number), whereas in the US it is (RON+MON)/2, so it is the average of Research Octane Number and Motor Octane Number. 95 RON is comparable to US 89, and 98 RON is comparable to US 93 (Which we consider Premium Unleaded f...
- Sun Nov 30, 2014 11:46 am
- Forum: Member's Rides, Projects, and Builds
- Topic: 65 disk brake and drop kit project
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5547
Re: 65 disk brake and drop kit project
USAF_vair: I'm assuming you got to run this setup a little over the summer. How did it perform? Do the steering arms on the G-body spindles change the steering ratio? I bought the 4x4 S-10 discs to use the caliper adapter plates but also have a set of 2" drop S-10 spindles on the shelf. Any inp...
- Sun Feb 02, 2014 2:17 pm
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: Lurked for years, I finally joined!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 520
Re: Lurked for years, I finally joined!
Tires are just for rollers.OK, just a couple of pix for starters, the rest will be in a new thread.
First pic is before we tore into it, second is gutted interior, and Daisies off my old 61 Impala.- Sun Feb 02, 2014 11:42 am
- Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
- Topic: Will a Manual Posi and gears fit in PG?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 424
Re: Will a Manual Posi and gears fit in PG?
Thanks to you all for your input. I neglected to mention the manual is a 66, and the PG is a 68, so it sounds like the gears will swap. I will take your advice. The price is right, I don't think I can get hurt on it, and we'll give it a shot!