{"id":137840,"date":"2025-09-11T06:00:51","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T11:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=137840"},"modified":"2025-09-11T00:11:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T05:11:14","slug":"1966-corvair-with-a-mid-engine-427ci-v8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=137840","title":{"rendered":"1966 Corvair with a Mid-Engine 427ci V8"},"content":{"rendered":"

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John Black and his son Cory Black built a 1966 Chevrolet Corvair called “CorVin8er” for autocross racing. It is powered by a 427 ci (7.0 L) Chevy V8 producing 550 hp (404 kW). The small-block motor features a Dart SHP block (4.125-inch bore) with SCAT forged crankshaft (4.00-inch stroke), Eagle H-beam rods, Mahle forged pistons, Melling oil pump, and Schoenfeld 1.75-inch circle track headers. On top are Patriot Performance aluminum heads, Howards hydraulic roller camshaft, and Edelbrock Performer RPM intake manifold. The drivetrain uses a Powerglide two-speed automatic transmission built by Abruzzi Racing connects to a C5 Corvette Z06 differential carrier with a limited-slip differential and 3.42 ratio. Braking is handled by Wilwood Dynalite four-piston calipers with C6 Corvette 12.9-inch rotors in front and Dynalite four-piston calipers with Cadillac 10.5-inch in back. Those are covered by E-T Mags LT-III 18×12-inch wheels with Hoosier A7 tires (315\/30, 335\/30). Read more about how the car was born along with the full specs at On All Cylinders<\/a>. <\/p>\n