1966 Corvair V8 prototype
 

Looking for any information on the Chevrolet engineering proposal for a 1966 Corvair V8.

Thank you,

Mike

Re: 1966 Corvair V8 prototype
 

The one talked about in Paul Van Valkenburgh's book... Nice setup. Would like to know more too.

Watching...

Paul

Re: 1966 Corvair V8 prototype
 

I have the original 8x10 photos of the prototype, along with diagrams showing the stripes that would have been offered, plus engineering notes. Was just wondering what info was out there, and if this info was already known/seen before.

Also have some original engine charts and internal memos about the 1968 ZL-1 Estes Corvette.

Mike

Re: 1966 Corvair V8 prototype
 

[img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/drool.gif[/img]... Very Cool!

Doubt it's been seen. Can poke some 'Vair guys.


Paul

Re: 1966 Corvair V8 prototype
 

can you post the v8 vair pics/memos?

Re: 1966 Corvair V8 prototype
 

I'll chime in too!! Pictures please!!!

Re: 1966 Corvair V8 prototype
 

X3!!!

1966 Corvair V8 prototype
 

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Love to see the pics too!
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~ Pete

Re: 1966 Corvair V8 prototype
 

My uncle worked at Don Essen Chevrolet in Balwin Mo..and in 68 he and a manager built a 66 Covair with a corvette new CE L79 with all GM parts..i remember a muncie 3 speed input was talked about and and adapter kit for the bell housing like a Hurst piece..or maybe an early crown piece if i have the story straight..it was a maroon Corsa..and mid engine

i havent even thought about the car since the 80s prob, but Ive always been interested in building one..i remember a few thing he told me but time has made it blurry...i did see a few black and white Polaroids...it was a theft and recovery that was stripped of its engine and had some interior pieces missing..they got it for dirt cheap...

He said it was a monster to drive..handled well..was scarey fast and wouldnt stop..said it handled better than anything he ever drove...he said the built an engine cover out of cut up suit cases..and if you power shifted it your elbow would be in the water pump pulley...

it would explode the trans on a clutch dump...lots of good stories..

Id really like to see pics etc..always interested in any V8 Vair...