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PatrickW
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 Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 3:24 pm Post subject: Corvair Engine - 1964 vs 65-69...? |
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The idea of building my own engine for my 601XL appeals to me, and I am considering the Corvair.
The question I have (for those who have actually built or are building a Corvair engine) is:
Is there a really good reason to pass up a 1964 year engine, assuming it's 164 CI and has the correct crankshaft...?
Through my research, I have been told that 1.7 million Corvair engines were produced. While technically true, that is slightly misleading. According to CORSA (source: http://www.corvair.org/vairproduction.php ), most of those 1.7 million were between 1960-1964. Less than 400,000 were made after 1964, and only 6,000 were made in 1969 (the last year of production).
Hence my dilemma. I'm finding 1964 engines out there. I'm having zero luck finding anything newer within a days driving distance.
Should I go with a 1964, or wait and keep looking for the less common 1965-69...?
Thoughts?
- Patrick
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| Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2007 3:46 pm Post subject: Corvair Engine - 1964 vs 65-69...? |
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There is no reason to pass up a 64. The first one I built was a 64. You just have to make sure that the cylinders and heads are 64 also. This is not a big deal. As long as you have the 8409 crank, your good. I would take a good 64 core any day!
Larry Husky
Lakeview, Oregon
601XL/ building fuse!
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rlalonde
Joined: 20 Nov 2006
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| Posted: Sat Jan 06, 2007 11:20 am Post subject: Corvair Engine - 1964 vs 65-69...? |
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Hi Patrick
If you are considering the Corvair engine I would strongly suggest that you
purchase William Wynnes conversion manual. It will give you all the
information you require to make educated decisions, including all the
information required to complete the engine and purchasing parts etc.
If you have any questions William is unbelievably helpful.
Go to his website www.flycorvair.com and have a look. In my opinion (for
what it is worth) the Corvair is a viable option mainly due to the excellent
builder support that is available.
Ron Lalonde
Debert, Nova Scotia, Canada
| Quote: | The idea of building my own engine for my 601XL appeals to me, and I am
considering the Corvair.
The question I have (for those who have actually built or are building a
Corvair engine) is:
Is there a really good reason to pass up a 1964 year engine, assuming it's
164 CI and has the correct crankshaft...?
Through my research, I have been told that 1.7 million Corvair engines were
produced. While technically true, that is slightly misleading. According
to CORSA (source: http://www.corvair.org/vairproduction.php ), most of
those 1.7 million were between 1960-1964. Less than 400,000 were made
after 1964, and only 6,000 were made in 1969 (the last year of production).
Hence my dilemma. I'm finding 1964 engines out there. I'm having zero
luck finding anything newer within a days driving distance.
Should I go with a 1964, or wait and keep looking for the less common
1965-69...?
Thoughts?
- Patrick
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