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	Forward Control Corvair Primer
		Corvair FCs are popular with many Corvair enthusiasts, and there is a special interest chapter within the Corvair Society of America devoted to them: the Corvanatics.
		Chevrolet did some market research and determined that those who bought the VW products did so because they had more interior volume than a pickup based sedan delivery, were smaller outside, were more economical and easier to handle in city traffic.
		The early engine access door is a metal stamping with the license plate in the middle and two protruding lamps to illuminate it.
	www.mindspring.com /~corvair/fc1.html (2719 words)

	Chevrolet Corvair engine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Chevrolet Corvair engine was a flat-6 (or boxer engine) piston engine used exclusively in the 1960s Chevrolet Corvair automobile.
		Early engines were subject to occasional failures of the head gasket, between the heads and the cylinder barrels; this was addressed in later models by increasing the width of the sealing area and redesigning the gasket material and cross section, eliminating any issues.
		Many Corvair engine fans acquired a second life after the demise of their engines, mounted bottom side out on the outside of the wheels of Corvettes involved in road-racing, in order to pull air through the brakes and keep them cool.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chevrolet_Corvair_engine (2355 words)

	Mark Langford's KR2S Project (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Among air-cooled engines supercharging by turboblower is used in the Chevrolet Corvair engine.
		The supercharging of the Corvair engine begins at full throttle at 2400 rev/min engine speed, and maximum, charging pressure of 0.7 kgf/cm2 (10 lb/in2) is achieved at 3500 rev/min.
		The supercharged Corvair engine has on the left side in head -No. 6 a thermistor installed actuating a red warning light on the instrument board and an acoustic signal when a temperature of 300 'C is reached.
	home.hiwaay.net /~langford/corvair/mackerle.html (701 words)

	Chevrolet Corvair - Wikicars
		The Chevrolet Corvair was an automobile produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors from 1960 to 1969.
		Chevrolet, aware of Nader's criticism, changed the steering shaft to a two-part design with a frangible joint late in the 1965 model year, and a collapsible steering column was provided in 1967, towards the end of the model's life span.
		All were equipped by the Chevrolet factory with heavy duty suspension, four speed transmission, quicker steering ratio, positraction differentials (50 with 3.89 gears, and 50 with 3.55 when Chevrolet dropped the 3.89) and dual brake master cylinders (the first application of this by Chevrolet, to become stock equipment the next year).
	wikicars.org /en/Chevrolet_Corvair (6709 words)

	Andrew's Corvair Web Page (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The problem with Corvair was a radical design that made it too costly and "foreign" for its target audience, though it found temporary salvation by opening up an entirely different market, almost by accident.
		Chevrolet's interest in a smaller, companion car was evident as early as the mid-Forties, when it developed the Cadet, a prototype 2200-pound four-door sedan of conventional design.
		Corvair's trim l08-inch- wheelbase Y-body platform was all-new, but its all-coil suspension was perhaps too basic: conventional wishbones in front, Beetle-style semi-trailing swing axles in back.
	www.vex.net /~guru/corvair/aot6/aot6.htm (1892 words)

	List of GM engines (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Oldsmobile's diesel engines, the 5.7 L LF9 and 4.3 L LF7 V8s and 4.3 L LT6/LT7/LS2 V6, were notoriously unreliable, particularly in the earliest versions, though reliability had improved by the early 1980s with the advent of the DX block, along with better fuel filtering and water separators.
		Holden in Australia also used straight-6 engines for a number of years in their family sedan models, with local engines ranging in size from 2.15L (132ci) in the original Holden 48-215 of 1948, to the 3.3L (202ci) six used in the 1970's and 80's, up until 1985 with the VK Commodore model.
		Since the old engine was considered unsuitable, and a new engine hadn't been developed, the VL Commodore sported the 3.0L Nissan RB30 engine, the last straight six used in a Commodore.
	www.tocatch.info /en/GM_engines.htm (1926 words)

	Chevrolet Corvair Engine Parts
		Chevrolet Corvair Engine Parts : Performance, Engine Parts : MotorWeb is your primary source
		A 20+ peak horsepower gain and strong upper RPM range pull is its signature.
		Designed for purpose-built race engines with high-rpm capabilities, the Skunk 2 Racing Stage 3 profile is the most aggressive available.
	www.sportcompactonly.com /Chevrolet/Corvair/Engine-Parts/Performance/performance-parts_c-5_v-602.htm (196 words)

	Chevrolet Corvair
		In terms of engineering and style it was seen as refreshingly different from the usual American conservative cars although public opinion at the time said different.
		Controversy surrounded early Corvairs culminating in Ralph Nader to publish a book entitled "Unsafe at any Speed" which resulted in a change in government regulations and safety that continues even today.
		Its engine was a rear-mounted, air-cooled flat six that housed fully independent suspension.
	www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au /car_info_chevrolet_corvair.htm (215 words)

	Everything You Wanted to Know About Corvairs at FlyCorvair.com
		All 1964-69 model engines utilize the same crankshaft, rods, pistons, cases, etc. By flat rating the engine for 90hp continuous, the engine is only stressed to 50% of its rating in the automobile.
		All Corvair engines have forged cranks and rods, torsional vibration dampeners, hydraulic lifters and oil coolers as well as having all aluminum heads and cases.
		Several factors contribute to the Corvair’s smoothness: The stroke is less than 3 inches, the engines use a harmonic balancer, and the opposed six is a naturally balanced engine configuration.
	www.flycorvair.com /corvair.html (6936 words)

	CanadianDriver: Chevrolet Corvair
		The Corvair's engine was an aluminum, horizontally-opposed (flat), air-cooled six-cylinder located in the rear.
		Thus, although the Corvair had the same general layout as the VW, the Corvair's 2743 mm (108 in.) wheelbase was 342 mm (13.5 in.) longer, and at 1111 kg (2450 lb), it weighed 363 kg (800 lb) more.
		Chevrolet knew it was on to something, and set out to really exploit the sporty car segment.
	www.canadiandriver.com /articles/bv/corvair.htm (819 words)

	3200cc Mighty Mouse - Page 1 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Even though Chevy Corvairs were not thought of as race cars, people opted to take this route for the simple reason that VWs only have four cylinders and the Corvair is equipped with six and is also air-cooled.
		What happened next was that people began finding ways to make their Corvair engines perform better to remain competitive, but due to a limited demand for hi-performance Corvair parts the selection of aftermarket components for the engines was very limited.
		engine from a 1965-69 model.This is the most desirable engine to use because it has better cylinder heads than the earlier 110 hp, 164 cu.
	www.corvairkid.com /MM01.htm (341 words)

	Corvair History
		Corvair owners were loyal and enthusiastic, and Chevrolet promoted the sporty theme with clubs and driving events.
		Corvair sales fell dramatically in the last years, as advertising ceased and the model line was reduced to just two coupes and a convertible.
		Corvair owners have been a dedicated and enthusiastic group from the time of its introduction to the present day.
	www.corvair.org /vairhistory.php (888 words)

	Failure Magazine-Archives-History-Corvair
		Ironically, the NHTSA report, released three years after Corvair's demise, would exonerate Chevrolet of all charges, concluding that the Corvair was no more prone to accidents and rollovers than any other comparable car of the period.
		The Corvair pioneered such technological advances as turbo-charging, true four-wheel independent suspension and unit-body (or unibody) construction, and its independent suspension was adapted for later model Corvettes.
		I own a Corvair or maybe the Corvair owns me. Its kind of hard to say when the top is down and I'm driving east on Long Island's Southern State Parkway on a brisk, sunny day.
	www.failuremag.com /arch_history_corvair.html (808 words)

	Clark's Corvair Parts - Clark's Corvair - Corvair History
		Chevy may not have "copied" the VW but many of the basics of the air cooled rear engine, compact transaxle and suspension were similar; however,the Corvair was larger, inside and outside and was an "American size compact".
		Secondly, the engine was increased to 164 cubic inches and the larger turbo connecting rods were made standard.
		The basic engine remained the same 164 cubic inches and the base engines were 95hp and 110hp but you could also order a 4 carb-140hp engine in any model.
	www.corvair.com /user-cgi/pages.cgi?category=corvairhistory (1177 words)

	Corvair - A Great Car At Any Speed (Site not responding. Last check: )
		This suggestion is based on the fact that Corvair was conceived and marketed as an economy car, and that the rear suspension that was used could have been seen as being quite adequate for a conservative, "reasonable" driving style.
		For a moderately skilled driver the Corvair is a genuine ball to drive, it being possible to hustle hard into tight corners and bring the tail around with just a twitch of the wheel, counter-steering until the slide stops and the time for acceleration arrives.
		This would not have been an unsurmountable problem had Chevrolet believed in the Corvair, but the fact was that several Chevrolet executives of the time did not like or understand the Corvair, and as a result Chevrolet's solution to the PR problem was to kill the line...
	www.vex.net /~guru/corvair/whatww.htm (1053 words)

	Chevrolet Overview - Edmunds.com (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Chevrolet quickly became another division of GM, earning honors as GM's largest volume division by the mid-1920s.
		This was also the period where trucks and SUVs started to become increasingly popular with the general consumer, and the brand's mid- and full-size models continue to this day to be some of the most popular on the road.
		Chevrolet stands tall as the manufacturer of some of the most famous American cars and trucks of all time, including the '57 Bel Air, the Corvette, the Camaro, the Blazer and the Suburban.
	www.edmunds.com /chevrolet/history.html (488 words)

	Chevrolet Engine Parts - Engine Part - Partstrain.com
		Chevrolet engine parts offered here at Parts Train are among the thousands of premium quality auto performance parts in our inventory.
		Like original Chevrolet parts, engine parts we have here at Parts Train are designed to last and endure wear and tear, perfect for Chevy’s renowned toughness and reliability.
		The engine parts like the crankshaft pulley, engine block, carburetor mount, intake crossover tube, intake manifold, oil filter, left and right cylinder head, timing chain and valve cover are among those car parts that work rigorously since they are involved in the whole combustion process that produces power needed to propel the wheels.
	www.partstrain.com /ShopByDepartment/Engine_Parts/Chevrolet (466 words)

	Chevrolet Corvair History (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Corvair project was initiated in 1956 and was lead by Chevy's chief engineer Edward N. Cole.
		Chevy redesigned the Corvair in 1965 to be a more sleeker design to better position itself in the market niche it created.
		The problem for Chevrolet was that in 1964, Ford introduced the car that quickly took over the "Monza market" that Chevy created.
	home.insightbb.com /~morris717/corvair/corvair_history.htm (430 words)

	JB Twin-Corvair Engines
		The engines are readily available and can be made to produce about 100 to 120 HP in aircraft use.
		I have performed some computer simulations of engine performance with different camshaft selections in an attempt to estimate power output, and to also aid in selection of a camshaft grind for my engines.
		One thing that makes the Corvair engine ideally suited for this project is the availability of reverse rotation gear sets and camshafts.
	www.freewebs.com /brannen/Corvair-Engines.htm (317 words)

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		Engineers had been forced to take a back seat in the 1960's, as the drive for market share and profit put money where people can see it -- in appearance and advertising.
		Engineers for all firms argued for various safety devices since the early days of the automobile, but with executives convinced safety did not sell a car, their argument went nowhere.
		With two flexible joints for each wheel, the Corvair would be OK. This was not OK with GM's financial boys, who argued it would add cost to the car.
	home.att.net /~cpljb/SISN20.htm (1666 words)

	Chevrolet Corvair - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Corvair name originated as a fastback show car in 1954, which, like many Chevrolet concept cars of the period, including the Chevrolet Nomad and Chevrolet Impala, was based on the Corvette.
		The lineup remained relatively unchanged for the 1964 model year, with the exception of the engine growing from 145 to 164 in³ (2.3 to 2.7 L) due to an increase in stroke; the base power growing from 80 to 95 hp (60 to 70 kW), and the high performance engine growing from 95 to 110 hp (70 to 80 kW).
		The standard equipment Corsa 140 hp (104 kW) engine was notable for the fact that the engine used 4 single-throat carburetors, larger valves, and dual exhaust — the factory's response to a modification hot-rodders had been making since the car first appeared; it was available as an option on other Corvair trim levels.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Chevrolet_Corvair (6443 words)

	Chevrolet Corvair Parts - Partstrain.com
		Chevrolet is one of General Motors’ brands of automobiles along with Buick, Cadillac, GMC, Pontiac and others more.
		The Corvair was a compact car that circulated and produced from 1960 until 1969.
		Moreover, the Corvair exhibited a RR A-body platform or a rear-engine or rear wheel drive mid-size car platform which is some kind of strange for American cars that time.
	www.partstrain.com /ShopByVehicle/CHEVROLET/CORVAIR (438 words)

	Classical Drive: Classic Memories: Chevrolet Corvair (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Corvair was far from perfect, especially in v.1, but it was pretty, had 6 air-cooled cylinders, and could be bought as a sedan, coupe, and convertible.
		The Monza Spyder convertible came with a turbocharged engine that raised power from 90 hp to a whopping 150 hp, and included a package with heavy-duty clutch, 4-speed transmission, and modified suspension.
		The second edition Corvair was certainly safe at any speed but by then it was too late.
	classicaldrive.com /blog1/2006/06/one_to_remember_chevrolet_corv.html (300 words)

	Chevrolet Big Block Remanufactured Engines
		Short block re-manufactured engines are usually 1/4 less with core deposits at 2/3 of a long block remanufactured engine.
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		Most domestic engines offer HO performance packages at only $290 more.
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	John Brannen's Twin Engine Homebuilt Airplane (Site not responding. Last check: )
		I was happy with all of the calculated performance figures, but before I started construction of the airplane, I found out about the Chevrolet Corvair engine.
		I did some research and decided that I would use the Corvair engines on the airplane.
		Running through my spreadsheets from the original design indicates that the airplane should be able to cruise about 215 mph with the Corvair engines.
	www.freewebs.com /brannen/index.html (1011 words)

	Chevrolet Corvair Webring
		It is not uncommon to have a dozen or more corvairs under my care and ownership, most running and driven as often as possible.
		This is about me and the 1964 Corvair I was driving when I was hit head on by a drunk driver.
		Cut-away engineers' diagrams for the 1961 2-door, station wagon, and 4-door Corvair.
	o.webring.com /hub?ring=corvair (953 words)

	Corvair Corsa - Four carbs or turbo-charged (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In the fall of 1964, my father walked into the local Chevrolet dealer, curious about the freshly redesigned and restyled Corvair.
		Chevrolet's ad agency wisely contracted young Bonanza star, Michael (Little Joe) Landon, to appear in a commercial for the Corvair Monza Spyder.
		The Spyder, he was told, had been replaced for the '65 model year by the equally sporty Corsa, with a choice of two new engines.
	www.corvaircorsa.com /intro.html (337 words)

	Rear Engine Cars - Home Page
		Back in the 1930s, rear engine cars were considered the wave of the future.
		Great automotive engineers like Hans Ledwinka and Ferdinand Porsche believed that, by putting the power-train in back of the rear axle, cars could be made lower, lighter, cooler, safer, roomier, cheaper, more aerodynamic, better riding and better handling.
		Note that the engine is aft of the rear axle.
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