[FC] motor options

[Darren Pralle]

The most attractive part of the Subaru conversion is the low profile of the
engine.  I think a big concern would be the placement and plumbing of the
radiators.


On Tuesday, September 18, 2012, johnjackson wrote:

> Check out the small car.com website they do the vanagon conversions with
> several different Subaru options. I will be doing this conversion in the
> future should be your best bet
>
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> On Sep 18, 2012, at 6:10 AM, Ben and Lynn Stiles <lbstiles at verizon.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Great ideas, Chuck. I thought I was going to get thrown out of the club
> > just for asking. Some others recommended the Subaru motor as well. Low
> > profile would be a consideration- I don't want to completely change the
> > interior of the van. Would still like to use it as a camper every once
> > in a while.
> >
> > I am looking to get enough reliable power and torque to tow a 17' long
> > 3000 lb trailer reliably. Actually, the Corvair motor can pull it. I
> > just don't want to over-stress it. Like I said, I am getting tired of
> > the practical limitations of air cooling. I need something that will go
> > regardless of outside air temperature, etc.
> >
> > I know most will argue that a properly tuned and maintained Corvair
> > motor will be fine tooling around in 110 degree heat- but you still have
> > to be more careful.
> >
> > Thanks!  Ben
> >
> > On 9/17/2012 9:42 PM, BBRT wrote:
> >> 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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