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- Tue Jan 07, 2014 7:28 pm
- Forum: V8's - V6's - and...?
- Topic: LS3 Corvair
- Replies: 19
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Re: LS3 Corvair
It has the Porsche turbo clutch in it now which will be replaced with the Kennedy clutch- the turbo clutch is not quite up to the task which is no big surprise but I had to try it. I will never understand why Porsche thought a 9 inch diameter clutch disk was a good idea, of course it works fine for ...
- Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:47 pm
- Forum: V8's - V6's - and...?
- Topic: LS3 Corvair
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12166
Re: LS3 Corvair
The Mustang II rack needs to mounted a few inches higher than the lower front A arms to avoid bump steer- the distance between the inner pivots on the rack needs to be compatible with the width of the A arm pivots so there is not a conflict when the suspension moves- I don't see why you couldn't use ...
- Sun Jan 05, 2014 4:46 pm
- Forum: V8's - V6's - and...?
- Topic: LS3 Corvair
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12166
Re: LS3 Corvair
It wasn't as bad as you might think but the transaxle is the hardest thing to find at a decent price. I found this one for $2,500 and consider myself lucky. Especially now that I know it that it is in good shape!
It helps having no other dependents but a Wife and a Terrier!
It helps having no other dependents but a Wife and a Terrier!
- Sun Jan 05, 2014 9:34 am
- Forum: V8's - V6's - and...?
- Topic: LS3 Corvair
- Replies: 19
- Views: 12166
LS3 Corvair
CORVAIR 8 front view fall 2013.jpg I thought I would post a little information on my project car-I put a little intro in the newbie section but wanted to show a few more details. The engine is a 2011 6.2 liter LS3 with a GM LS HOT cam I installed. This is basically the same engine as installed in ...
- Sun Jan 05, 2014 8:50 am
- Forum: Introductions
- Topic: New to site from SW Michigan- I love V8 Corvairs!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 432
New to site from SW Michigan- I love V8 Corvairs!
Hi I am a 49 year old certified gear head with a few too many car projects and a weakness for late model Corvairs and any Chevy V8. I had a '66 Monza Convert in college which was what really got me into the car hobby. I really wanted to do a V8 conversion back then but didn't have the resources. I ...