[FC] motor options

[BBRT]

IMHO, Ben, I think a modern, transversely mounted Ecotec 2.0L Turbo engine 
and transaxle would be ideal. Yes, you have to plumb water and a radiator. 
Yes, it is EFI and that probably means aftermarket EFI as computers on most 
new cars are interconected - there are often more than one computer in a 
car. I believe Frank Parker said the Cadillac had four..

Another alternative might be a VW Diesel also transversely mounted.

Modern GM V6's are Direct injection (some or all?) allowing them to get 
excellent mileage and provide significant torque.. Some are transverse, I 
believe. With a transaxle.

If you want to stay lower profile, a Subie would do. I know it will fit a 
Late Model but unsure of rail separation in an FC.

Just some ideas.

Chuck S
64 FC project.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ben and Lynn Stiles" <lbstiles at verizon.net>
To: <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 9:23 PM
Subject: [FC] motor options


>I have recently been kicking around just the thought of putting a
> non-Corvair motor in an FC. I would like more power to tow a bigger
> trailer and I would like to lose the limitations of air cooling.
>
> I know and have seen mid engine V-8 cars numerous times. I have seen a
> Rampside with a V-8 engine amidships. I also know that a few of the
> latest Ultravans had Buick motors. I am going to be checking out a
> Pontiac engine swap in a late model Corvair car soon. I know those
> applications can be done, but can a water cooled engine be placed in the
> engine compartment of an FC van allowing one to retain the original
> cargo/passenger carrying ability?
>
> Has anyone attempted this? Options for motors that will "fit?" (I use
> that term loosely- I know major mods would have to be made).
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