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by tonym
Tue Jan 07, 2014 7:28 pm
Forum: V8's - V6's - and...?
Topic: LS3 Corvair
Replies: 19
Views: 10232

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 ...
by tonym
Tue Jan 07, 2014 6:47 pm
Forum: V8's - V6's - and...?
Topic: LS3 Corvair
Replies: 19
Views: 10232

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...
by tonym
Sun Jan 05, 2014 4:46 pm
Forum: V8's - V6's - and...?
Topic: LS3 Corvair
Replies: 19
Views: 10232

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!
by tonym
Sun Jan 05, 2014 9:34 am
Forum: V8's - V6's - and...?
Topic: LS3 Corvair
Replies: 19
Views: 10232

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 t...
by tonym
Sun Jan 05, 2014 8:50 am
Forum: Introductions
Topic: New to site from SW Michigan- I love V8 Corvairs!
Replies: 2
Views: 376

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 r...

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