<VV> 1960 - 140 HP !

[Cliff Tibbitts]

To add to what Matt said, you would have to get the model number of the
heads to really narrow them down.  I think it would have been possible to
modify the original turbo heads with the 4X1 kit that Clarks/Otto used to
sell.  As Matt indicated, to install one of the Otto kits, you had to bore a
hole in each head, and then bolt/epoxy the mounting flange to add the
additional carburetor.  I've never done it, but I've seen the instructions. 

If indeed, that is what he did, then there wouldn't be any provisions for
the choke coil on the heads.  

Cliff Tibbitts
Lexington, KY

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Subject: <VV> 1960 - 140 HP !


  Hi:

  I'm visiting a friend here in Glendale, California. Her uncle (who has
passed away) owned a very nice 1960 Corvair (Monza). The Engine is a 140 HP
with Otto kit installed (carbs rotated 90 degrees). 

  However, the block code is YR which (if I'm not mistaken) belongs to a
1963-64 Turbo-Charged. It had headers installed and the entire front
suspension looks brand-new. The battery is moved upfront and the system is
12 volt.  

  My question is this:

  Could the owner have used just the block from the 63-64 Spyder ? Does the
Cam and Crank from a Spyder block work with 140 heads? The car runs and
drives real strong (4 speed). The only thing missing are the chock rods but
I'm not sure how to check and see whether the choke coils are there or not.
How can I find out what year transmission is used. 

  Regards,


  Tony

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