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> Shall I say...SIX?, costs, plus' and minus' of conversion
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post Nov 10 2004, 01:02 AM
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Ran the motor for a few minutes this afternoon.

It just fires up and runs well.

My earball was spot on with the timing light.
35 degrees at 6000 rpm's. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif)

I love revving it up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

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post Nov 10 2004, 09:53 AM
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Sweet! Yep, gotta love the sound of a six. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)

I can't ship off the prototype bell crank until I get my parts from Gary (Parts Obsolete). I am hoping to get everything this weekend. He said he never had anyone order 10 balls and 20 ball cups before. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) He didn't have them in stock. Anyway, yesterday he said he should have them this week and shoot them off to me.

So, have you striaghtened your shifter bar yet?

I still have my 914 up in the air and will take some pic's of my heater system. It works good, but not great. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Nov 10 2004, 08:14 PM
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Dan, Thanks for the update on the throttle parts.

Shifter is still in use (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif)

I'm still a little confused about the shifter.
One SIX owner says his shifter is unmodified and works perfect (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I'll do it ...only if I must.

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post Nov 10 2004, 08:45 PM
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QUOTE(trekkor @ Nov 10 2004, 06:14 PM)
One SIX owner says his shifter is unmodified and works perfect

Tailshifter, has to be. There's no way a stock side shifter shift rod will work with a six. You'll do it, cause you must (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Nov 10 2004, 08:57 PM
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Then.. I must. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)

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post Nov 11 2004, 09:37 AM
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You willll, modifiy you shift bar (insert Jedi hand wave here). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Yep, on the side shifters, the bend in the bar hits the engine or the headers. I can't rememeber anymore, it has been too long since I installed one that wasn't modified.

You can do it yourself, or you can send your bar to me and I will weld in a straight peice for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

When do you plan on pulling the 4cyl out? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif)
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post Nov 11 2004, 09:43 AM
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The FOUR should be coming out in a couple of weeks.

Make way for the SIX!

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post Nov 11 2004, 10:47 AM
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Guys, how long is the shift bar? I need to get a shipping box from work and need the length. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)


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post Nov 11 2004, 01:19 PM
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QUOTE(Chris H. @ Jun 1 2004, 05:04 AM)
Take it and run my man! That is a helluva deal. I will give you $1600! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Let the bidding begin... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
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post Nov 11 2004, 01:32 PM
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QUOTE(Jake Raby @ Jun 6 2004, 10:43 AM)
Once again I'll say if you are gonna do a conversion, just drop a Small Block chevy in it..

Easier and cheaper to repair than a six.. You can get 300 HP and never even try to do so! Just bolt it together. Hell all the parts can come from Summit!

TIV, or V8 if you ask me...

Corvair 6. Cheap, easy 175 hp, air cooled so you don't have to mess with that plumbing crap. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

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post Nov 11 2004, 02:28 PM
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QUOTE(Brad Smith @ Nov 11 2004, 11:32 AM)
Corvair 6. Cheap, easy 175 hp, air cooled so you don't have to mess with that plumbing crap.

IIRC that engine turns the wrong way, so you'd have five killer reverse gears and one granny forward! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Oh and that awesome fanbelt set up! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) Good reason why they didn't make that car too many years!
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QUOTE(Kerrys914 @ Nov 11 2004, 08:47 AM)
Guys, how long is the shift bar? I need to get a shipping box from work and need the length. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)


Cheers

Well, when I straighten bars, I cut out 73 1/4" so add another 6" to each side for good messure and I would say the bar is no longer than 86"? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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QUOTE(9146986 @ Nov 11 2004, 01:28 PM)
QUOTE(Brad Smith @ Nov 11 2004, 11:32 AM)
Corvair 6.  Cheap, easy 175 hp, air cooled so you don't have to mess with that plumbing crap.

IIRC that engine turns the wrong way, so you'd have five killer reverse gears and one granny forward! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Oh and that awesome fanbelt set up! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) Good reason why they didn't make that car too many years!

Well, you could use a 915 tranny without having to flip the diff... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Nov 11 2004, 02:51 PM
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QUOTE(914RS @ Nov 11 2004, 01:47 PM)
QUOTE(9146986 @ Nov 11 2004, 01:28 PM)
QUOTE(Brad Smith @ Nov 11 2004, 11:32 AM)
Corvair 6.  Cheap, easy 175 hp, air cooled so you don't have to mess with that plumbing crap.

IIRC that engine turns the wrong way, so you'd have five killer reverse gears and one granny forward! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Oh and that awesome fanbelt set up! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) Good reason why they didn't make that car too many years!

Well, you could use a 915 tranny without having to flip the diff... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

then you have to add on $600 for the adapter plate and flywheel (regardless of transmission used) hmmmm what gearbox did the Corvair use??
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post Nov 11 2004, 03:47 PM
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Not to Keep the Corvair thing going but, they did produce them from 1960 to 1969 with a
huge suspension improvemenet in 1965.
When I was 16 i had an air cooled and turbocharged first car with a tach ,cyl. head temp gage, and a boost gage ,and a horizental cooling fan.
3rd place in year end points for autocross that year too.
Oh ya cost me 300 bucks. Jeff
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QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Nov 11 2004, 12:45 PM)
Well, when I straighten bars, I cut out 73 1/4" so add another 6" to each side for good messure and I would say the bar is no longer than 86"? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

Nah, you either got your numbers transposed or scored some primo dude (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)

I know it's not seven feet long!

IIRC (I made a jig so I wouldn't have to remember), it's something like 34 1/4" center to center of the cross hole, and set screw hole.
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QUOTE(9146986 @ Nov 11 2004, 01:56 PM)
QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Nov 11 2004, 12:45 PM)
Well, when I straighten bars, I cut out 73 1/4" so add another 6" to each side for good messure and I would say the bar is no longer than 86"?   (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)

Nah, you either got your numbers transposed or scored some primo dude (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smoke.gif)

I know it's not seven feet long!

IIRC (I made a jig so I wouldn't have to remember), it's something like 34 1/4" center to center of the cross hole, and set screw hole.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

OOps! Dang, that would be one long shift bar! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Yeah, I think I cut 34 1/4" section out? Dang, now I can't remember? I was too busy playing with beer girl(see other forum). (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)
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post Nov 11 2004, 04:12 PM
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Nov 11 2004, 01:47 PM)
Not to Keep the Corvair thing going but, they did produce them from 1960 to 1969 with a
huge suspension improvemenet in 1965.
When I was 16 i had an air cooled and turbocharged first car with a tach ,cyl. head temp gage, and a boost gage ,and a horizental cooling fan.
3rd place in year end points for autocross that year too.
Oh ya cost me 300 bucks. Jeff

Obviously I've forgotten how long Chevy did make them... oops (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

One of my sister's boyfriends had one with daisy stickers all over it.
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post Nov 11 2004, 04:21 PM
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QUOTE(9146986 @ Nov 11 2004, 12:28 PM)
QUOTE(Brad Smith @ Nov 11 2004, 11:32 AM)
Corvair 6.  Cheap, easy 175 hp, air cooled so you don't have to mess with that plumbing crap.

IIRC that engine turns the wrong way, so you'd have five killer reverse gears and one granny forward! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Oh and that awesome fanbelt set up! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) Good reason why they didn't make that car too many years!

True... but a reverse grind cam costs the same as a "regular" performance cam. No big deal there.
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Dont forget the valve seats fall out on a regular basis, I lost more valve seats than fan belts.
I even had one with weber 40IDA triples.angle exhaust ports custom headers
Porsche 6 or chev v-8 dont waist your time on the corvair engine.
I know your a 914 owner but you cant be that desperate. (its a joke)
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