Chev Corvair Motor

59 BUS Seriously Crusin Dubber

170 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 6 Apr 2003, 10:00 pm

#36766

Has anyone put one of these in a Vee Dub, if so was there any problems or things to look out for?:bounce

Andy Andy\'s Adventures

2,820 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 7 Apr 2003, 12:32 am

#36788

Mmmm... very nice. I like air cooled!!

http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=3494

http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=4176

http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=3470

There's also plenty on the US VW sites about corvair conversions.
Search the archives in type2.com

MR930 Wolfsburg Wizard

666 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Apr 2003, 6:46 am

#36794

I've got a couple of Corvair motors and a conversion kit for a VW. The motors are dismantled but all the parts are there . One pair of heads have been reconditioned. I'm after $500 for the lot .Mark

kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Apr 2003, 8:17 am

#36805

only prob is as i found when reseraching is that they turn the wrong way and i dont know anyone in Aus that does the kit for oppostie operation but heres a yank site
clarks corvair

it aint just cool its aircool'd

59 BUS Seriously Crusin Dubber

170 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 7 Apr 2003, 8:21 am

#36807

How much if you ship it all to brisbane, What size box will it fit into?

59 BUS Seriously Crusin Dubber

170 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 7 Apr 2003, 8:24 am

#36808

The corvair motors that is

59 BUS Seriously Crusin Dubber

170 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 7 Apr 2003, 8:31 am

#36809

What work (apart from reassembly) do they need? Do they run backwards? need rings? etc?

Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser

2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Apr 2003, 1:17 pm

#36859

There was a red Karman Ghia getting around Melb a few years ago that had a Corvair motor in it. Was a pretty neat fit from memory.
You have to get a special cam or some thing so the Corvair motor can run backwards on a VW trans.

Phil74Camper Head in the Clouds

2,703 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Apr 2003, 2:45 pm

#36877

All the Corvair parts you need (reverse rotation parts too) can be bought here. Having to ship all your spares in from the US would be a hassle, but it might be worth it!

http://www.corvair.com/user-cgi/pages.cgi?category=vw

70AutoStik Insano Dub Head

730 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Apr 2003, 9:49 pm

#37020

Wouldn't it be easier to fit a twin-sideplate box and flip the crownwheel?

59 BUS Seriously Crusin Dubber

170 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 7 Apr 2003, 9:56 pm

#37024

Not sure, It seems the norm to reverse the engine rotation. The engine was originally designed to run backwards so that cost savings could be made from using normal (front engine) diff gear. Some people reckon that the engine runs better when it's converted.:vader

Dasdubber DAS Resto Haus

5,746 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 7 Apr 2003, 10:53 pm

#37051

You can buy reverse rotation cams from clarks corvair parts in the states - not sure how much though.

www.dasrestoparts.com.au

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 7 Apr 2003, 10:58 pm

#37054

I know of a guy in the late 80's from Melbourne who had a Corvair motor in a Type 3. He came up for a Type 3 show we had on the Central Coast. The fit was sweet, the noise was even better. The only problem he had was the way the fan belt loops over the top with a kink, and that this kept on breaking. The power increase he got when the belt broke though was huge.

I'll have to dig out my old photo's as I'm pretty sure I've got a pic of it. Even still, if I attach a pic of the car, someone from Melbourne may know of it. Aqua blue squareback, pumped guards, with Simmons rims. Sound familiar to anyone?

Squiz......

Phil74Camper Head in the Clouds

2,703 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Apr 2003, 10:22 am

#37117

Go down to your local video shop, and borrow the original Thomas Crown Affair, starring Steve McQueen and Fay Dunaway, made in 1968 (not the recent crappy remake with Pierce Brosnan)

At his coast beachouse scenes, Steve drives a much customised Meyers Manx buggy - powered by a Chev Corvair motor. You can see it clearly. And the sound...wow.

amazer kombi pilot

3,187 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Apr 2003, 11:36 am

#37142

very confused. the picture LOOKS like im looking at the sump, but then something is sticking out of it, and the spark plugs surely wouldnt be on the bottom. And 6 cylinders but 4 ports? whats going on there?

I dont see the point in corvair or porsche conversions when VW make a suitable engine and they are right here in everyones garage. Japanese import engines I can see the point. PRICE. but old porshes are slow and new ones are very exxy. I know nothing about corvair but imagine they arent flyers and being from US not cheap.

Chris.... kombi pilot, oval dreamer... finisher #26971 2005 city to surf

MR930 Wolfsburg Wizard

666 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Apr 2003, 11:53 am

#37150

Well , if I was to put one together I would replace rings and bearings , they look ok but so I guess you could just bolt it back together. One motor was in a car so I assume it has the right cam for a VW. I'll have a good look next time I'm near the shed its in and see if it says anything . Mark

59 BUS Seriously Crusin Dubber

170 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 8 Apr 2003, 12:44 pm

#37180

The picture looks a little odd as its been partly modified to fit a plane, no need for a cooling fan when you've got a prop turning infront. The one I have been looking at isn't modified in this way.

70AutoStik Insano Dub Head

730 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Apr 2003, 7:33 pm

#37262

It actually takes more than a cam to reverse the rotation of an engine. The pistons need the opposite offset (though I suppose you could mount them back-to-front if they aren't notched or such,) and if the crank has chamfers on it's oil holes they would be going the wrong way. Then, of course, the oil pump would be working backwards, the thrust from the cam and Dizzy drive gears would be the wrong way, the dizzy (or magneto) itself wouldn't like spinning the wrong way - nor would the alternator or cooling fan...

Grey 57 Old Grey Cruiser

2,937 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Apr 2003, 8:12 pm

#37280

I like the idea of one of these motors in a buggy. Have to check out that movie.

kombi_kid Moderator Good Kid too many projects

124 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 8 Apr 2003, 10:52 pm

#37337

standard they produce 90HP i think and they also come in a turbo model which was 140HP but only in the USA
cheers
rhys

it aint just cool its aircool'd

Robo Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,491 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 9 Apr 2003, 7:04 am

#37371

http://www.type2.com/library/enginem/busvair.htm

Boxer Power
Member of DMLRK.....Die Mittler Lebuns Resto Komeradschaft

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 9 Apr 2003, 7:41 am

#37378

I think the corvair engine should be left in the corvair car... Have a look on Ebay there dam cheap.. I saw one in the flesh last Jan up at Willowbank Drags... It looked neat crusing in... Me n Boris were over n under it while the guy was driving along..

I havent seen one in Sydney for years n it was about 1972 or so when i saw one in a VW shop happened to be in a buggy

Good thinking 70autostik there are a lot of other components that have to be looked at... but i suspose that this mod has been done in the US heaps of times so they must work in the reverse direction.

If i was going to Restore another car... ( cut my throat someone) It would be a Corvair... but the razor blade is closer.

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

59 BUS Seriously Crusin Dubber

170 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 9 Apr 2003, 8:11 am

#37382

The original Corvair was 80 Hp, there was then a larger 2.7 or 2.8 which had 110 and 140 Hp, The Turbo was a cool 180 Hp!!:o

Secoh Fahrvergnugen

926 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 9 Apr 2003, 8:23 am

#37384

I have a book on how to hotrod corvair motors if anyone wants it $50 🙂

Either buy a reverse rotation cam or mount the gearbox upside down 🙂

If it aint broke,
Make it go faster!!

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 9 Apr 2003, 10:15 am

#37404

I've found the pic of the Corvair motor in a T3, but I can't attach it. Let me know your email, and I'll send it through.

Squiz.......

59 BUS Seriously Crusin Dubber

170 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 9 Apr 2003, 11:31 pm

#37627

Just bought a Corvair Motor with a Automatic kombi Gear Box, It's already had the conversion done, It came out of a Bay. All I need to do now is get it in before Valla!!

59 BUS Seriously Crusin Dubber

170 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 9 Apr 2003, 11:34 pm

#37633

After a quick clean!

Andy Andy\'s Adventures

2,820 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 9 Apr 2003, 11:45 pm

#37641

That's one wicked looking set up!!
Is it going into the split??
Andy

59 BUS Seriously Crusin Dubber

170 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 9 Apr 2003, 11:51 pm

#37642

Sure is!! Just neet to find a Two Litre Gear Box to bolt it too, I dont want to put the auto in. I might sell it, to buy a manual box.

59 BUS Seriously Crusin Dubber

170 posts · joined Mar 2003 · 10 Apr 2003, 3:41 pm

#37742

Does anyone know the name of the guy that imports corvair parts on the gold coast? Someone has mentioned that there is? anyone know? :thumb