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by islnder102
Thu Apr 06, 2017 7:54 pm
Forum: Corvair Only Shows and Events
Topic: Corvair Spring Fling Sutter Creek CA
Replies: 6
Views: 4129

Re: Corvair Spring Fling Sutter Creek CA

Hopefully this time I can make it out since the 68 is now running.
by islnder102
Thu Nov 17, 2016 10:46 pm
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New Guy from CA
Replies: 9
Views: 799

Re: New Guy from CA

Welcome, I'm in Stockton. Let's all cruise sometime.
by islnder102
Tue May 03, 2016 10:24 pm
Forum: Body/VIN Tag Decoding
Topic: Body tag on an FC
Replies: 3
Views: 900

Body tag on an FC

Do FCs have a body tag? If so, where is it located?
by islnder102
Wed Feb 03, 2016 11:20 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: engine swap
Replies: 11
Views: 1767

Re: engine swap

I got offered a 180hp turbo engine and transmission at a very affordable price. My 63 Rampside has a rebuilt transmission but an incomplete engine. Would it be possible to swap just the engines?
by islnder102
Wed Feb 03, 2016 10:59 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: Can I put a turbo on my 63?
Replies: 6
Views: 1119

Re: Can I put a turbo on my 63?

You can install virtually any Vair engine in any Vair. You can also readily install a Vair turbo setup on any Vair engine. There are , however a lot of differences in the engines (turbo vs non turbo) as well as significant differences in shrouding, throttle and fuel systems. Some combinations of pa...
by islnder102
Tue Feb 02, 2016 5:02 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: What kind of muffler/exhaust do you use on your 95?
Replies: 3
Views: 472

Re: What kind of muffler/exhaust do you use on your 95?

Everybody, I believe islnder is talking about a muffler for a Forward Control Corvair, (e.g. Greenbrier, Rampside, or Loadside), and NOT a 95 horsepower Corvair car. There's a difference in the space available for the muffler. :banghead: Thanks Allan, that is what I meant. It'll be for my Rampside.
by islnder102
Sat Jan 30, 2016 3:00 pm
Forum: Ask your Mechanical Questions here
Topic: What kind of muffler/exhaust do you use on your 95?
Replies: 3
Views: 472

What kind of muffler/exhaust do you use on your 95?

I don't know how much noise I want yet. What do you have? Pictures?
by islnder102
Sat Jan 30, 2016 12:22 pm
Forum: Corvair Only Shows and Events
Topic: 2016 Classic Corvairs of River City - Spring Fling Event
Replies: 5
Views: 3435

Re: 2016 Classic Corvairs of River City - Spring Fling Event

I hope to have my 63 Rampy roadworthy by then. I'll be coming from Stockton.

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