Nader's Nightmare...and mine too build thread, 4/6/14 Update. Options

[914coop]

Well after over two months it has finally arrived. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Guessing a lot of you are already familiar with this car. Previous threads are 914-6 Carrma and WOW, my "solid" car aint so solid, but now it is solid!, It is off jack stands!!!.

I bought this car for two reasons.

First, back on moaners day 2010 my 76' was rear ended. Got a rear clip for it and was going to have Area 51 Werks straiten it out and put on my AA steel flares. This car handled most of that need. (flares will still need to be done)

Second, I was planning on doing the five lug conversion. Had the parts to convert the 914 suspension to a five lug. (Modified 914-4 parts) This car was a huge upgrade as T.C. had converted it to a 911 setup both front and rear.

Those of you who know me already know this is a car for my son Dan, as I am legally blind and for some reason the stare of Minnesota would rather I not operate a vehicle on the roads..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

After some thought and checking Dan's finances (Porsche Purists Skip this paragraph) We have decided to put a 1966 Corvair 180 turbo in it. This engine will be modified slightly. Heads will have stainless valves and angled exhaust ports. Cam has been custom made by Cower Cams for more torque in the mid range and high end. Just waiting on the rebuild kit from Corvair Underground. We also will be changing the draw through Turbo to a dual carb blow through system. We have asked Steve Goodman (Corvair Guru) for advice as we started down this path.

Set a goal to have it road worthy by the RRC this fall.

Here are some pictures, sorry my son took the pictures and can not seem to center the subject.

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Still searching for a name, suggestions welcome.

[PanelBilly]

What prompted the covair engine?

[914coop]

What prompted the covair engine?

Few things, cost of doing a 911 conversion. Did not have the funds to do it with buying the car, doing the flares, etc. (engines are just plain pricey). So Far the Corvair Engine is at about $1600.00 and I only have Clutch, Pressure plate and the exhaust to finish it up. Thinking it will be just over 2K for a brand new engine, only things left over from the original engine will be the crank and case.

I have owned Cotvairs in the past and have did a reverse rotation engine before with a VW transaxle in a Dune Buggy. Never had a issue with those power plants, however this will be my first turbo.

Cost of parts was a big deciding factor as they are easily obtainable and fairly inexpensive if you shop for them. Example complete rebuild kit without crank, and head work ran $850.00. All gaskets, Rods, Pistons, cylinders, bearings, etc.

Last deciding factor was that I got a running Corvair Spider engine for disposing of the rusty car.