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When ordinary just won't do

If You’re Considering a Corvair, Why Not Consider a V8 Up Front?

September 5, 2016 by Paul Crowe

1965 Chevrolet Corvair with 305 Chevy V8 up front

Some cars just cry out for an engine swap, the lure of more power and performance creates an irresistible urge too hard to resist, but some owners take the idea a step further and put the transplant in a new location, like in this 1965 Corvair where the old flat six out back was replaced with a 305 Chevy V8 installed up front. Nice! Of course, the old swing arm rear … [Read more...]

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