JB Granger’s 1966 Corvair was built for a season of Speed Channel’s “Are You Faster Than a Redneck” show that never showed. Since 2015 the car has competed in road racing and autocross events. The Corvair no longer has a flat-six. Instead it is powered by a 6.0 L LS2 V8 producing 389 hp at 6,000 rpm and 365 lb-ft at 4,400 rpm. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Centerforce flywheel, DYAD dual-disc clutch, and Mendeloa SR2 five-speed transaxle with a Dana 44 limited-slip differential. The Corvair rides on a C5 Corvette suspension with JRi shocks, PAC springs, and Baer 14-inch disc brakes with six-piston calipers in front and back. View more photos and details in SuperChevy’s article.
Source: ScottieDTV and SuperChevy
So wanna see a Corvair with a Tesla motor swap and new battery packs. The ElectraVair is too heavy.
Love this car, I also was a lucky fan who got to ride in it. Thanks again JB Granger!
nice corv8 Dave AZ