409 Corvair

[MEL]

The 327&quot; Corvair handles really well,as good as a stock Corvair, (engine has aluminum heads).The 409&quot; Corvair (also with aluminum heads) you need to be more careful driving it but it's OK as well. They will never be race cars but there fun to drive.Both use modified Corvair transaxles which so far have held up with careful use, thanks [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img]

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----Marv,,,Not only are you apparently very handy, but you seem to have a great sense of humor!!! Love both cars, and would also like a bit of info on the rest of the drivetrain beyond the engines......Bill S

[MEL]

Thanks Bill [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/smile.gif[/img] ,as you may know all Corvair diffs come from the factory with only 2 spider gears stock , both cars have been upgraded to 4 spiders and also in place of the stock sheet metal inspection cover a custom 1/4&quot; steel plate cover has been made and installed. Other then careful deburring of the diff parts and some shot peening of parts the diffs are stock . They don't appear to be very strong but they hold up quite well if not abused.I also use synthetic gear lube.