<VV> 1969 performance issues

shortle shortle556 at earthlink.net
Wed Nov 19 17:29:02 EST 2014




-----Original Message-----
>From: Matt Nall via VirtualVairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
>Sent: Nov 19, 2014 2:57 PM
>To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
>Subject: Re: <VV> 1969 performance issues
>
>
>
>
>Without the smog pumps, it was everything I expected, and the performance
>impressed a lot of muscle car in "unsanctioned events"!  I was a happy
>camper, finally!
>
>===================================================================================
>
>
>Actually there was only ONE  AIR  PUMP [  Air  Injection reaction ]  that only  blew cold air  into the exhaust manifolds
>
>
>You have to change  quite a bit more to gain any performance..  manifolds,  jetting , timing Curve.
>
>
>My 47k  mile '69 110  had all the above along with 65  heads with the step modified to clear the piston domes [ as told by original owner]
>
>
>High Rise air filtration system and D&M  Big Single  with a 3" Flowmaster 50  with one perforated baffle in the exhaust tip.
>
>
>The car was clocked at 117 mph on certified radar at 5,000  ft elevation on a cool night, and achieved high 20's mpg on highway trips
>
>
>Matt Nall
>Charleston, Oregon
>http://tinyurl.com/The-Corvair-Patio
>
>http://tinyurl.com/Matts-Tech-Pages
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> 
> _______________________________________________
>This message was sent by the VirtualVairs mailing list, all copyrights are the property
>of the writer, please attribute properly. For help, mailto:vv-help at corvair.org
>This list sponsored by the Corvair Society of America, http://www.corvair.org/
>Post messages to: VirtualVairs at corvair.org
>Change your options: http://www.vv.corvair.org/mailman/options/virtualvairs
> _______________________________________________
My '69 Convertible #2891 has always performed very well and got good fuel economy. This is a 140HP, 4 speed with posi, and all the A I R equipment hooked up and functioning. I don't drive fast so not sure what radar would say.
Timothy Shortle in Durango Colorado 81301  


More information about the VirtualVairs mailing list