The modular Corvair motor that almost was

by "Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street." (demon-xanth)
Published 06/16/2017 at 10:49

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Notice what isn’t there that is in most engines. Including air cooled.

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"Bluecold" (Bluecold)
06/16/2017 at 10:58, STARS: 0

Is it a really deep-skirted cilinder head like an Offenhauser?

"jimz" (jimz)
06/16/2017 at 11:03, STARS: 0

all I can see is individual cylinder heads?

"BiTurbo228 - Dr Frankenstein of Spitfires" (biturbo228)
06/16/2017 at 11:07, STARS: 0

...cams? I can’t actually see where they’d go physically. Unless it’s pushrod and they’re underneath the cylinders.

"Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street." (demon-xanth)
06/16/2017 at 12:03, STARS: 0

Bingo. Cylinder and head is all in one piece.

"Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street." (demon-xanth)
06/16/2017 at 12:03, STARS: 0

No head bolts.

"Demon-Xanth knows how to operate a street." (demon-xanth)
06/16/2017 at 12:05, STARS: 0

Normal Corvair engines have long studs that hold the head down and trap the jug. But this one doesn’t need them.

Normal: