The same thing can be, and has, done with the homely little VW Beetle. You
not only turn the Transaxle around, you also have to flip it upside down. I
cant remember if the Corvair does, but most of the VW transaxles you can
actualy swap the ring and pinion directions to get the same effect. Its and
old Sand Rail trick. There were also some old (I cant remember what class)
race cars that used this trick.
Darrell Ford
1966 Mustang Coupe
-----Original Message-----
From: RodsINTOMG@aol.com <RodsINTOMG@aol.com>
To: vintage-race@autox.team.net <vintage-race@autox.team.net>
Date: Thursday, May 27, 1999 9:48 PM
Subject: Re: Classic & Sportscar
>In a message dated 99-05-28 00:02:41 EDT, you write:
>
><<
> In a message dated 99-05-27 11:19:40 EDT, you write:
>
> <<
> There is a V8 Corvair in Rochester, but I think it is of the 215 cu.in.
> variety. They were real SLEEPERS and just what you need for the Stop
Light
> GP. A friend of mine in the MGCC wants to build a V8 Corvair and when he
> gets ready, I'll give you a call.
> >>
> Dick,
>
> On the subject of Corvairs: I read the posting of someone (I don't
remember
>who) who said that they had a Corvair with a 327 V8 in the back seat, made
by
>turing the transaxle around. I keep trying to picture this and all I come
up
>with is one speed forward and four in reverse. Can anyone clear me up on
>this?
>
> Rod Schweiger >>
>
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