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> Corvair power, Who is driving a 914 with a Corvair 6 NOW?
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post Oct 23 2019, 09:40 AM
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I've read the various Corvair threads here on the world over the years and found them extremely interesting and informative. What I can't seem to find is a video of a 914 running a Corvair motor...or even a build thread that went to completion. I'd like to see or read someone's experience/impressions about the transplant once it's done and drivable.

Do these unicorns exist?
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post Oct 23 2019, 09:47 AM
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Used to be a popular conversion. Doc Evil had one in his bus.
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post Oct 23 2019, 10:04 AM
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Never had one in a 914 , but when I was 16, an aircooled turbocharged 6cylinder car for $500 was fun, autocrossed the crap out of it....thru a belt twice..magnesium fan upgrade...lost 2 valve seats...never adjusted valves and was quiet...
This was my dads engine in a shortened autocross late model, we had just bought a 914 to put the engine in and , he passed away...


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post Oct 23 2019, 10:26 AM
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get a hold of this guy.. @DaveO90s4

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=320074&hl=
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post Oct 23 2019, 10:29 AM
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It seems like a neat fit and a relatively cheap way to add some power and sound to a 914...and in a way that leaves the car easily returnable to stock.

...and as many times as these things have been said on here, I have not successfully found an instance where it was done and documented.

I know JRust bought one already converted and I did not see how that car ultimately ended up.
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post Oct 23 2019, 10:31 AM
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Oct 23 2019, 12:26 PM) *

get a hold of this guy.. @DaveO90s4

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=320074&hl=



So close! Got my hopes up...and the thread died in 2017. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

My dad auto-crossed and rallied Corvairs and then the 914 which I now own...so this is a topic which is of particular interest to me.
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post Oct 23 2019, 10:35 AM
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QUOTE(sixnotfour @ Oct 23 2019, 12:26 PM) *

get a hold of this guy.. @DaveO90s4

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=320074&hl=



So close! Got my hopes up...and the thread died in 2017. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

My dad auto-crossed and rallied Corvairs and then the 914 which I now own...so this is a topic which is of particular interest to me.


Yes, but he is still around , he posts on @r3dplanet thread..and Marcus has an engine for sale
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...4258&st=320
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post Oct 23 2019, 11:15 AM
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I started driving Turbo Corvairs in the early 70's.
I used them as Winter Cars when I put the 6 away for the season.

Built some fun hot rod turbo motors over the years with oversize Forged Pistons and turbo's with the tighter exhaust scroll and the "E" Flow impeller on the intake side.
2 barrel Weber 45DCOE Carb and alcohol injection..
Great Sleeper cars.
Cheap compared Porsche Prices.....
And now they do the big bore kits with VW Pistons and Cylinders and many different turbo options....
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post Oct 23 2019, 11:48 AM
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"Yes, but he is still around , he posts on @r3dplanet thread..and Marcus has an engine for sale
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...4258&st=320"

Terrific. Thank you!
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post Oct 24 2019, 01:45 PM
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I never finished putting one in my 914 because a friend gave me a 2.7 to rebuild. However, see my link below for my bus. I have a 3.1L engine in my 74 VW bus that has propelled it to over 100mph with the stock 2 speed powerglide. I am going to pull it and sell it, likely. At this time, not sure if I will part it as head and all the work are worth a bit, or sell it as whole. If someone wanted to put a reverse cam in it, and the reverse running gears to run it for a 901 transmission, it would be cheap and easy (realatively). I could even do it. Hit me up and we can talk about it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) It makes about 240hp.
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post Oct 24 2019, 02:46 PM
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post Oct 24 2019, 05:49 PM
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This is still sitting on a shelf in my garage.

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post Oct 24 2019, 06:24 PM
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I had one, gave it to the guy at CorvairRanch for credit. I would consider putting it on this engine.
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post Oct 25 2019, 09:55 AM
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Why did this saga come to an end:

JRust's Porvair

Whatever became of the car with the Corvair 6???

I guess I'm really wanting to see footage of a swapped 914 in action and hear some impressions from the driver.

@JRust ??
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post Oct 25 2019, 10:49 AM
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http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.php?1,953603,953746

http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.php?1,942391,page=1
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post Oct 25 2019, 11:02 AM
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QUOTE(TargaToy @ Oct 25 2019, 08:55 AM) *

Why did this saga come to an end:

JRust's Porvair

Whatever became of the car with the Corvair 6???

I guess I'm really wanting to see footage of a swapped 914 in action and hear some impressions from the driver.

@JRust ??

Yeah I sold it to a guy on the Oregon Coast I think. Damned if I can remember who though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . Love to buy that car back. That was a rust free car in Gemeni blue. Love to do something else with it
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post Oct 25 2019, 11:05 AM
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http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.php?1,953603,953746

http://corvaircenter.com/phorum/read.php?1,942391,page=1


You're a good man. Thank you!
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post Oct 25 2019, 11:06 AM
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QUOTE(TargaToy @ Oct 25 2019, 08:55 AM) *

Why did this saga come to an end:

JRust's Porvair

Whatever became of the car with the Corvair 6???

I guess I'm really wanting to see footage of a swapped 914 in action and hear some impressions from the driver.

@JRust ??

Yeah I sold it to a guy on the Oregon Coast I think. Damned if I can remember who though (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) . Love to buy that car back. That was a rust free car in Gemeni blue. Love to do something else with it


That is indeed a shame. I may have missed it, although not for lack of trying to find it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) , but what made you decide to bale on the project?
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post Oct 25 2019, 11:23 AM
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That is indeed a shame. I may have missed it, although not for lack of trying to find it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) , but what made you decide to bale on the project?

I'm a suby guy through & through when it comes to conversions. This setup was good so figured to let someone with a love for the Corvair mess with it. Rather than swap it to something else. Wish I would have kept it but that is true for damn near every 914 I have owned over the years now (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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Were all the Covair motors air-cooled ?
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