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ragtopbaja
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 13, 2012 4:13 pm    Post subject: epic engine Reply with quote
http://www.alibaba.com/product-free/11910867/5_7_Liter_Air_Cooled_Engine.html
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:30 am    Post subject: Re: epic engine Reply with quote
ragtopbaja wrote:
http://www.alibaba.com/product-free/11910867/5_7_Liter_Air_Cooled_Engine.html


Opps... 5.7L, 327 Cu. in...

That's a Corvair engine. It's not possible to get 5700cc in that crankcase. Just no room. Early Corvairs were 2400cc, later ones were 2700cc. There are some converted to 3100cc using modified 94mm T1 PC parts.

Wayne
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Looks like they sent stuff to Texas once in -09.
http://www.importgenius.com/suppliers/el-zorro-industries-s-a
It may well be a Corvair based engine - or a scam.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
This one is better. Wink

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Swapped the Compufire for a Bosch blue and some points I had sitting around, started 1st crank. Took her out for a drive, pulls harder, more RPM, and runs smoother. I think I'll be sticking with points from now on.

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JB weld the case halves....that'll keep the fretting to a minimum. Laughing
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
It's actually a Corvair converted for aircraft use. The reduction gear starter and the intake manifolds are tell-tail. I like the last photo that Darth posted.. Porsche flat 12 from a 917?
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 9:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
DarthWeber wrote:
This one is better. Wink

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That picture should be framed as true modern artwork.
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:03 pm    Post subject: Re: epic engine Reply with quote
oldmoparguy wrote:
ragtopbaja wrote:
http://www.alibaba.com/product-free/11910867/5_7_Liter_Air_Cooled_Engine.html


Opps... 5.7L, 327 Cu. in...

That's a Corvair engine. It's not possible to get 5700cc in that crankcase. Just no room. Early Corvairs were 2400cc, later ones were 2700cc. There are some converted to 3100cc using modified 94mm T1 PC parts.

Wayne


5700cc equals 350cu. In
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