[V8Vairs] engine crossmember

[tntauto at sasktel .net]

That would be nice. I have a high speed conection. Email, tntauto at saktel.net
Thanx again!!
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rick & Janet Norris" <rickjanet at charter.net>
To: <v8vairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2005 3:44 PM
Subject: Re: [V8Vairs] engine crossmember


> Trevor,
> I have a sketch with dimensions I made of my Crown cross member. I can
email
> it to you. Do you have a fast connection or a phone modem? This determines
> the size of the file download.
>
> Rick Norris
> First President CORSA 1971
> Email rickjanet at charter.net
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>
>
> > Thanx for the help I now have the old corvair block atatched to the
> > original rear engine mount for a guide ( Front and back). I am not sure
> > just how the original crown cross member was built. I think I am going
to
> > build a crossmember under the oil pan which would attach to the body
just
> > behind the door post with 3" box iron. I need to know how high the front
> > of the motor needs to be. I have it mounted close (I think) with the
crank
> > center line about 1" below the top of the door sills. It still looks
like
> > it has to be a bit lower. Any measurements from a built car from the
crank
> > to the floor pan or door sills (with straight edge) would be great! I am
> > not sure what the weight of the motor is but it has aluminum heads and a
> > "plastic" intake. I plan to use all the factory fuel injection.
> > thanx for now    Trevor
>
>
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