1966 Rear Engine Conversion

Jim's V8 Vair is out of the ordinary for V8 conversions as its engine is in the original Corvair location. Although not the only one in this configuration, Jim's is very well done.

Outside the car looks factory stock with the exception of the Camaro Rally wheels and the clever positioning of a stock looking Ford 260 V8 emblem on the deck lid.

The interior has the Corsa dash with extra oil pressure and water temperature gauges  along with a steering wheel from an Oldsmobile. The original rear seat is in place also.

The engine is an early 60's aluminum Oldsmobile 215 C.I. with a reverse rotation kit installed. The crank is from a 300 Buick with stock rods and Chevy 2.8 pistons making it a stroker.  The engine is mounted to the stock Corvair Power glide transmission via an adapter. A floor shifter controls the power glide.

Cooling is accomplished with a front mounted radiator and an electric fan mounted to the bottom. Cooling air enters below the bumper through cut out aided by a Z28 spoiler mounted below.   Jim says this combination works fine.

The wheels are Camaro 15" Rally's with 205-60-15 tires on the front and 235-60-15 on the rear.