<VV> Mid-engined Corvairs

[Frank F Parker]

> Does anyone know of anone who has built a mid-engined Corvair with a Corvair
> engine? I have been thinking that this would keep the present advantages that
> the Corvair engine gives (light weight, no radiator or coolant to add weight;
> center of gravity is kept much lower, etc.) plus would add the advantage of
> being more balanced in the front-rear weight distribution. I would think that
> it would be an even greater-handing car than it is now.
> What obstacles do people see in this other than rotation direction?
> Ken Franson

Yes, a friend of mine here in MI built one quite awhile ago. Done very
nice with tripple webers, slant tube exhaust, real reverse r&p, etc.
Runs really well . Never has shown car  at any shoe that I know of. Will
see him soon and take some pictures.

regards,

frank

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