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1966 Corvair with a Mid-Engine 427ci V8

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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.

1966 Corvair with the front hood open

1966 Corvair front hood open showing radiator

1966 Corvair rear showing exhaust exit and rear diff

1966 Corvair roof air scoop

427 ci small-block Chevy V8 in a 1966 Corvair

E-T Mags LT-III 18x12 wheel

1966 Corvair interior and steering wheel

1966 Corvair interior

Source: Summit Racing

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