Now this is some hotrodding right here, plenty of tinkering, thinking and using the ole’ grape! Thanks for taking us with you on this journey and teaching lessons along the way :) Beautiful Corvair too!
I have been looking for videos of someone doing exactly what you're doing in this series for about 6 months now, finally some hope, thank you so much!!
Only thing I see is a radiator shroud and ducting from the engine cover, boot and or trunk lid ... Ain't it just ain't it 😎 lols.....or maybe from the quarter panels.... I dig this build... thanks for sharing.... Will be fun I am sure...
I saw an article about the installation of a toronado drivetrain installed "behind" the rear seat of a 66 Corvair coupe, with a clearance notch in the back seat for a pully). ;-)
We actually considered the Toro drive line but it would have been too intrusive. With what we have done, we could swap back to the flat 6. Don't know why we would though.
I didn't realize that you've reduced the wheelbase, and altered the body from a standard Corvair 4 door. It seems tastefully done, and still attractive. I notice the 5 lug rear. Explain?
The body and chassis are as original, just shaved the door handles off the rear doors. The 5 bolt rear wheels was done for more wheel choices. Thanks for checking out the video!
@@Raycr I forget that I can't comment with photos, or screenshots... Maybe you got the car that way, but it's not fully original. The front doors are from a 2 door. The rear doors are shortened. I had a 63 4 door.
What's the game plan for throttle linkage? The OEM cable and its location will be kinda low. Can you rig a guide tube and a bell crank deal for the stock cable, or perhaps go with hydraulic? The latter isn't cheap but works well.
We have a linkage and bell crank arrangement made that seem to work well. The original linkage to the throttle valve on the power glide is still in use but it's all fabricated back from that. You can just about see the bell crank ahead of the even side hear (is it still the right head?).The hand throttle was just on for the cam break in process.
@@Raycr i been working on a camaro 95 v6 it had EFI it s all cook so i put a s10 intake on it and carb igot it to run but cant get a air cleaner no no room yet still thanking of away to make some thane to work
We haven't driven it much yet, but so far the balance feels pretty good. There's some extra things in the trunk that I'm sure help. Spare tire, tools and fluids.
Great question. We have opened up the inner fender panel on the right side so it can draw from the wheel well area. The radiator is open to that area all the way down. Will be looking at putting an air dam under the radiator and crossed the transmission area to create a low pressure zone behind to help draw the air.
I had a 65 corsa with a 1963 olds aluminum 215 and was bored to a 231 bolted rite to the stock transaxle that car was the best car .it handled like a cat on a shag carpet .I liked it better that the small block in the back seat my radiator was in front
Hi, was this a marine V6 since I see it turns backwards or did you convert it with a reverse rotation camshaft? Good job anyhow. Wish I could find a diesel that turns backwards for my Ultravan. Ross
What does CORVAIR mean? I assume a small car with an air-cooled engine. So installing a liquid cooled engine into the back is meaningless. Just put it in a front engine car.
Now this is some hotrodding right here, plenty of tinkering, thinking and using the ole’ grape! Thanks for taking us with you on this journey and teaching lessons along the way :) Beautiful Corvair too!
Thank you very much! I'd like to say I enjoyed every minute of it but there was some hair pulling involved!
That thing is going to be pretty quick
It feels pretty good so far. Doesn't handle to bad
I like the way you packaged the 4.3 in there with the radiator. I think you may need some air management but love the whole package.
Thank you. We're going to do a little testing with some seals and air dam ideas.
With the radiator in front really balances the car out
Cool to see it all together. That car should have plenty of power.
Thanks, we're thinking it might go for a drive this weekend. It'll be good to have it back on the road
I made the Distributor Priming tool 40 years ago and still in my Tool Box today
I have been looking for videos of someone doing exactly what you're doing in this series for about 6 months now, finally some hope, thank you so much!!
You're welcome. This way isn't the only way. Take what you see and improve on it. Thank you for watching.
@@Raycr yes sir, will do
Love the V-6 swap, very cool! cam break in is the longest 30 minute wait ever, so nerve racking watching and waiting.
You're right about the long 30 minutes. Always checking for leaks and watching gauges.
Great corvair i had a neighbor with one
lucky that it will not leak by the rear seal, usually, there is very subtile difference to accomodate the fact that the engine is reversed rotation.
The rear seal is directional. I never gave it any though till we were building this engine
Looks like you're gettin' ready to do big smoky burnouts! Nice job man, i like it. Weird stuff floats my boat, especially engine swaps like this one.
Thank you! I'm not sure how hard we can push the Powerglide and differential but I'm sure it will go down the highway great!
engine rebuilit so nice awesome #reyna
very cool build sir !
Thank you, we hope to have it on the road soon
Only thing I see is a radiator shroud and ducting from the engine cover, boot and or trunk lid ... Ain't it just ain't it 😎 lols.....or maybe from the quarter panels.... I dig this build... thanks for sharing.... Will be fun I am sure...
Thank you. There will be more louvers added to the lid with seals and an air dam underneath. The inner quarter has been opened up for air flow too.
I saw an article about the installation of a toronado drivetrain installed "behind" the rear seat of a 66 Corvair coupe, with a clearance notch in the back seat for a pully). ;-)
We actually considered the Toro drive line but it would have been too intrusive. With what we have done, we could swap back to the flat 6. Don't know why we would though.
I have that same timing light. Bought it 45 years ago
Love that thing!
Thanks for sharing Kool
Thank you. Follow along as there will be more on the build of this drive train
Sorry missed it been fighting this dang 302
You should stay after your own business before you go watching others I'm glad you saw it. Have you found another piston and rod for that 30
I had to put a washer at the top radiator hose to restrict it so it had time to cool it .I have done auto body and paint for 45 years
I didn't realize that you've reduced the wheelbase, and altered the body from a standard Corvair 4 door.
It seems tastefully done, and still attractive.
I notice the 5 lug rear.
Explain?
The body and chassis are as original, just shaved the door handles off the rear doors. The 5 bolt rear wheels was done for more wheel choices. Thanks for checking out the video!
@@Raycr
I forget that I can't comment with photos, or screenshots...
Maybe you got the car that way, but it's not fully original.
The front doors are from a 2 door.
The rear doors are shortened.
I had a 63 4 door.
Nice
Great content Ray!
Thanks, been working on finding some good stuff .
woowww nice job repairing #reyna
Thank you for checking it out
What's the game plan for throttle linkage? The OEM cable and its location will be kinda low. Can you rig a guide tube and a bell crank deal for the stock cable, or perhaps go with hydraulic? The latter isn't cheap but works well.
We have a linkage and bell crank arrangement made that seem to work well. The original linkage to the throttle valve on the power glide is still in use but it's all fabricated back from that. You can just about see the bell crank ahead of the even side hear (is it still the right head?).The hand throttle was just on for the cam break in process.
WOW thats cool
Thanks, still working out some bugs
@@Raycr i been working on a camaro 95 v6 it had EFI it s all cook so i put a s10 intake on it and carb igot it to run but cant get a air cleaner no no room yet still thanking of away to make some thane to work
@@JonOffgrid This one is very tight to the lid. We had to trim out some of the underside bracing and go with the carb hat and remote air filter
whheww nice repairs #reyna
How did you get the right rotation so you have four forward gears.
We used an inboard Marine cam and timing set. Along with other modifications necessary to have the engine turn reverse rotation
How do you keep the front wheels on the ground? With the weight difference
We haven't driven it much yet, but so far the balance feels pretty good. There's some extra things in the trunk that I'm sure help. Spare tire, tools and fluids.
Curious how the radiator will get outside air flow.
Great question. We have opened up the inner fender panel on the right side so it can draw from the wheel well area. The radiator is open to that area all the way down. Will be looking at putting an air dam under the radiator and crossed the transmission area to create a low pressure zone behind to help draw the air.
@@Raycr Sounds good, interesting project. I was impressed with the 4.3 in my old 1992 GMC Sierra. Should really scoot in that light Corvair.
Way wicked awesome !! Always loved the cars,bit Always believed they should have had a v8. Don't care what end lol
Put radiator up front easy to duct with hod louvers
@@robertkincaid9122 we were trying for the stealth look. The radiator in the front would probably take care of it
Did you have to reverse the rotation of the engine? What was required to do that?
Yes we did. The simple answer is the cam and timing set are marine parts to reverse rotate the engine. The crank seals are directional as well.
I had a 65 corsa with a 1963 olds aluminum 215 and was bored to a 231 bolted rite to the stock transaxle that car was the best car .it handled like a cat on a shag carpet .I liked it better that the small block in the back seat my radiator was in front
I have seen a few of the Buick/Olds swaps. There a good balance
I am looking for a 65 and up corvair with buick 9r olds motor in the rear .So if you know where I can buy another car .send 8t my way
I have a 66 parts car. Was an AC 140hp with the power glide
Hi, was this a marine V6 since I see it turns backwards or did you convert it with a reverse rotation camshaft? Good job anyhow. Wish I could find a diesel that turns backwards for my Ultravan.
Ross
This was a 1985 C20 pickup engine when we started but it has built as a marine engine would be.
Does the corvair share the same bellhousing bolt pattern as the SBC?
Not at all. We found an adapter from Clark's Corvair
Is this a direct fit?
Very much not! There's lots of fabrication to get these two to work together
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Welcome aboard
Noisy son of a buck . Hammering like a rod is coming out of it
That's just a combination of the exhaust and the mic for the camera
What does CORVAIR mean? I assume a small car with an air-cooled engine. So installing a liquid cooled engine into the back is meaningless. Just put it in a front engine car.
@@danielocarey9392 this was built to be unassuming. No outside clues to what lies beneath
It's a Mashup of Corvette and Bel-Air.
Waste of time and monies. Should have bought a 911 instead.
Buying a 911 would not exercise my mind near as much as the challenged this has been
To each their own, I guess. Personally, I prefer the bodylines of a a corvair over any 911, and that Chevy V6 is a nice engine with lots of torque.
@@jazzyjaytee9961 On top of that. You'll come across another 911 before you find another 4.3 Corvair!
Amazon sells a tool to oil prime a GM engine
Are you in california ?
No sir. We're in the Cornhusker state
@@Raycr I'm guessing Nebraska
Ya know, that throttle handle is going to make driving difficult.. unless you pull a chariot or something.
I might have to work something else out. Any suggestions?
@@Raycr Yes, use a bluetooth system for opening awnings and hang the switch on the door so its easier to reach.
I might have a concern about the response time of one of those actuators
@@Raycr just feed it 220v, because the more voltage you supply to a brushless motor the faster it turns.
I do intend to drive it out of the shop. That would be a long extension cord