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Engines => 2 Cylinder => Topic started by: Flyguyeddy on January 31, 2018, 09:31:44 AM

Title: weight difference between 1/2vw and 1/3corvair
Post by: Flyguyeddy on January 31, 2018, 09:31:44 AM

anyone know what the weight difference is, assuming both have dual carbs and short exhaust?  cut case with magneto for vw and cut case w magneto for vair.

Title: Re: weight difference between 1/2vw and 1/3corvair
Post by: Bob21921 on May 26, 2023, 03:09:00 PM

I read 1/3 Corvair weighs about 80 lbs similar to a VW. Nickisil cylinders save 6 lbs total. Corvair has hydraulic lifters that never need adjusting and thru case bolts that  don't pull out.