[V8Vairs] Daily Drivers

[Ryan Counterman]

Actually I am loving every minute of driving my V8VAIR to work 120 miles 
round trip, just wishing I had a 6 speed or a 5 speed to knock the highway 
revs down a little bit.  2000 RPM at 80 MPH would be a god send...

Ry
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <WytchMedea at wmconnect.com>
To: <v8vairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, August 29, 2005 8:35 PM
Subject: [V8Vairs] Daily Drivers


> Hi Ryan,
>
> I am really surprised that no one has said anything about driving their 
> cars
> by now.  I would be very interested to hear more about it.  Right now I 
> have a
> Mid-engine Corvair parts pile, but a nice parts pile at that.  With the 
> gas
> prices getting out of hand like they are and trying to figure out how to 
> get
> better gas mileage out of my situation, I figured I would get a different
> engine.  The super-charged GM V6s are looking pretty good and inexpensive 
> at
> that...but I just cannot go with a V6 even though my subframe is set up 
> for it.
>
> I had a brand new side draft Weber set-up for a small block Chevy planned 
> for
> the engine that I have but I just sold it on Ebay.  I hope to get an LS1 
> for
> it and maybe with its ECM and light weight I will be able to make up the
> difference without having to put a 5 speed in.
>
> I guess as of now you are definitely the king of the guys driving these 
> cars.
> I drive 60 miles everyday to work so 120 has got to be killing you.
>
> Good Luck.
> Rob
>
>
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