Engine completely rebuilt with all new parts including the turbo rebuilt by Steve Goodman at Rear Engine Specialists in Golden Colorado.  Rear Engine Specialist also did the heads which included staking the valve seats, de- burring the fins, and doing mild porting for optimal flow.  Receipts are available for detailed parts and work performed. Most items were purchased from Clarks Corvairs. All exhaust and tubes were ceramic coated for looks as well as performance. We have never dyno’d this Flat Six engine, but are guessing it to be around 200 horses.  You will not be disappointed with it’s performance or its appearance with a professionally chromed engine shroud.

The carburetor was changed from the stock Carter to a two barrel Stromberg with a custom air intake system. The Stromberg was a popular conversion that originally was sold as a kit in the 60’s and 70’s. Some consider it the best choice for the Turbo engine as it adds HP with increased drivability that is easy to maintain.

The Ignition System has the stock distributor with a Petronix Igniter along with a MSD 6-BTM Box with a 6000 rev limiter.  The 6 BTM is ideal for engines with a turbo or supercharger. Not only will the engine benefit from MSD's full power CD sparks, but there is also an adjustable boost/timing retard circuit to prevent detonation. When your turbo or blower forces the air/fuel mixture into the engine, the cylinder pressure inside the combustion chamber increases. The result is a great increase in power but this can also lead to detonation that can result in severe engine damage. The 6 BTM lets you dial away detonation by retarding the timing in relation to the boost pressure. A dash mounted control knob lets you adjust the amount of timing retard. It can be adjusted from 0 degrees per pound of boost to 3 degrees per pound (up to 15 degrees). The 6 BTM also shares the Soft Touch Rev Control of the 6AL Ignition for over rev protection. The BTM is supplied with rubber shock mounts and rpm modules for 3,000, 6,000, 7,000 and 8,000 rpm.

The transmission is a completely rebuilt with 4 -speed Saginaw.  The 4-speed was a very popular option that most purchasers chose.  The enitre drive train on the car has been rebuilt and functions like new.

Other new parts that were replaced during the restoration included:

The Interior was completely changed out with all new door panels, carpet, package tray and seats. Even the floors have been dynomatted. The back seat is stock, while the front buckets are custom from a Fiero. They are much more comfortable than the original springy bucket seats that made you slide around. The fabric is orange tweed that breathes well and does not hold the heat or cold as the original vinyl does. The front buckets are customized with the turbo emblem embroidered on top of seats. There is a new alpine system that was professionally installed with new speakers and a small amp that is hidden from view so you can listen to your favorite tunes as you cruise the streets. It has all new door, hood and trunk weather-stripping and window fuzzies.

All gauges and lights work as they should, even the cigarette lighter.

The car was painted last year and shines well.  It has a nice glossy finish.  It is done using a 2 Stage PPG paint named Medium Orange Metallic, which was used for only one year on the ’88 Cameros.   The floor pans are very solid with no rust. All chrome looks beautiful, was either replated or polished as needed.  The bumpers shine nicely, but do have some very slight scratches and wear that show upon close inspection.

The car performs very well and is joy to drive. If you would like to read more about Corvairs visit www.corvaircorsa.com  it is a great source of information. For those concerned about parts, Clarks Corvair has everything you could ever possibly need for your new ride.

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