10-31-2010, 12:54 PM
Moonbeam-ExpressOff to Texas
My left arm for a 69 Yenko, but that V-8 is right up my alley! A LS1 would probably be the ultimate in aluminum light weight for that beast.
Formerly: 1997 Barth Monarch
Now: 2000 BlueBird Wanderlodge 43' LXi Millennium Edition DD Series 60 500HP 3 stage Jake, Overbuilt bike lift with R1200GS BMW, followed by 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited,
“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.”
10-31-2010, 01:23 PM
bill hquote:
Originally posted by Moonbeam-Express:
My left arm for a 69 Yenko, but that V-8 is right up my alley! A LS1 would probably be the ultimate in aluminum light weight for that beast.
Yeah, even today that would be something. However, I would consult a rear end expert first. A posi or Tru-Track would be a must. I suspect a gentle foot on the clutch would be necessary to keep the diff in one piece.
11-02-2010, 08:19 PM
MWrenchthis particular Corvair is owned by Charlie Friend of Alamogordo NM. It is basically a C4 suspension set up with a mid mounted aluminum 400" small block attached to a Porsche transmission. I have never been fond of the C4 suspension setup but Charlie has this dialed in fairly well.
he is looking at a LSX block now as a replacement. This video was made in June and was the first time Charlie completed 2 back to back runs over 210 MPH. He did extensive mods to the front for CD and finally made it.
Charlie had a spectacular crash at the Silver State a few years ago. You have to watch to the end for footage of the crash. First part is of Inada, a Japanese guy, that has never had good luck at the SSCC.
SSCC corvair crash.