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by V6corvair
Fri Sep 06, 2019 6:30 am
Forum: V8's - V6's - and...?
Topic: Toro Corvair Project Thread azdave
Replies: 83
Views: 45826

Re: Toro Corvair Project Thread azdave

In my experience no, but I do see people out there claiming they have V8 Vairs with rear radiators that work for them. I also find people who claim their 18" rims and tires don't rub on their lowed cars but the cuts I see in the sidewalls says otherwise. ::-): I can't rip down the freeway at 8...
by V6corvair
Tue Dec 19, 2017 2:15 pm
Forum: V8's - V6's - and...?
Topic: The Spousal Avoidance Unit build
Replies: 418
Views: 140733

Re: The Spousal Avoidance Unit build

Tell us more about your coil overs . Brand, length,compressed & extended .
Sure happy to see back on the road . Keep on go in !


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by V6corvair
Fri Oct 27, 2017 7:29 pm
Forum: V8's - V6's - and...?
Topic: The Spousal Avoidance Unit build
Replies: 418
Views: 140733

Re: The Spousal Avoidance Unit build

panhard65 wrote:Is there any chance that the pictures from this thread can be found anywhere as I am going to look at a project Corvair tomorrow that has a Caddy engine and transmission in the back, but it would be nice to see what it should look like.



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by V6corvair
Tue Mar 07, 2017 6:59 am
Forum: V8's - V6's - and...?
Topic: The Spousal Avoidance Unit build
Replies: 418
Views: 140733

Re: The Spousal Avoidance Unit build

Bottom air exit , good choice you will be pleased with it.
What size is your fuel cell?


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by V6corvair
Thu Jan 05, 2017 9:08 am
Forum: V8's - V6's - and...?
Topic: The Spousal Avoidance Unit build
Replies: 418
Views: 140733

Re: The Spousal Avoidance Unit build

:chevy: Been watching your build and progress with interest ! Your determination to always improve is a sign of a creative builder . As I know and watch the flow of changes on here is helpful for all of us that design and build our cars . Your transition to front Cooling will be a good one. I am als...
by V6corvair
Thu Dec 29, 2016 8:47 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: LM axle u-joint ---- what is the max angles
Replies: 13
Views: 1655

Re: LM axle u-joint ---- what is the max angles

The other 3.8 swaps are transverse setups, and I see the '85 is a longitudinal setup like the earlier Rivieras. That will affect things a bit. Is the project still alive? Hi Jay, it has been awhile , on this site, we met at the FBT ,and yes the project is moving forward and sometimes slowly but sti...
by V6corvair
Sat Dec 12, 2015 1:54 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: LM axle u-joint ---- what is the max angles
Replies: 13
Views: 1655

Re: LM axle u-joint ---- what is the max angles

Thanks for the info , gotta get back to the shop , I here the Corvair gods calling , it is the season not to be a couch
Potato , much work to be done !
by V6corvair
Thu Dec 10, 2015 8:21 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: LM axle u-joint ---- what is the max angles
Replies: 13
Views: 1655

Re: LM axle u-joint ---- what is the max angles

Thanks for your input, I my opening question I should have been more clear on my plan, it is to install a transaxle Out of a Buick Riv. Front wheel drive 85 T Type driven with Turbo v6. In a plan to to keep the assembly low in the Engine compartment and keep the intake from being too high . As you s...
by V6corvair
Thu Dec 10, 2015 11:36 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: LM axle u-joint ---- what is the max angles
Replies: 13
Views: 1655

Re: LM axle u-joint ---- what is the max angles

It is not so much about how low, well this about lowering my transaxle to get a lower center of G and in doing that
By an inch or two , effectively changes the angle and to some degree the amount of suspension travel.
by V6corvair
Thu Dec 10, 2015 9:46 am
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: LM axle u-joint ---- what is the max angles
Replies: 13
Views: 1655

LM axle u-joint ---- what is the max angles

I there guys n gals, I am new to the board and trying to get some info on lowering my 66 .
I would like to know the limits on running close to the max angle and what is that angle ?
If anyone has experience with this please don't shy .
Thank Doug.
by V6corvair
Tue Dec 01, 2015 7:39 am
Forum: V8's - V6's - and...?
Topic: Thunder Kiss '65 Project
Replies: 162
Views: 22213

Re: Thunder Kiss '65 Project

Been wanting to ask , how does the weight of the drive train compare to the Corvair and how about the rear suspension travel, is it similar ? Your skills and thought ablitys are truly inspirational ! You got me off and running with my project . :tu: :goodpost:
D.
by V6corvair
Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:00 pm
Forum: V8's - V6's - and...?
Topic: Thunder Kiss '65 Project
Replies: 162
Views: 22213

Re: Thunder Kiss '65 Project

Great ideas and will be following your progress , so interested in your cooling system too! :goodpost:
D:

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