<VV> Engine rebuild fantasy

[Norman C. Witte]

Sam, a couple of comments.

First, I did a lot of research into similar issues related to my 180 rebuild
that is currently underway.  After a lot of discussion on VV and
conversation with local Vair experts, I ended up dropping most of my mods
from stock for the reason that the more of these changes you make, the less
likely you are to end up with a motor that runs well of the first try.  You
are now engineering by experiment, without the benefit of the factory's
resources.  If you are trying to build a motor that runs well so that you
can drive your car, be conservative.  If you are interested in learning a
lot more about motors and exercising your mechanical skills, go for it.

Second, there is a resource for some 140 "recipes" on the web.  It's the
Northern Vermont Corvair Enthusiast's web page:
  
http://clubs.hemmings.com/frameset.cfm?club=nvce

There are three recipes for three variations, two of which are 140s.  I
would think these would be a great starting point for what you have in mind.

Regards,

Norm Witte


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of Sam & Marissa
Andolino
Sent: Thursday, May 12, 2005 9:40 PM
To: Virtualvairs
Subject: <VV> Engine rebuild fantasy

Hi everyone,

Here is a chance for everyone who ever fantasize about building the perfect
street engine.
Would like to have the engine to look as stock as possible.
The particulars are:
1. 140 with 4 carb setup
2. Final cost limit $4000

Sam & Marissa Andolino
mandolin at rochester.rr.com
1965 Evening Orchid Monza Convertible
1963 Red Monza Convertible
1966 Marina Blue Corsa Turbo Coupe
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