David Baeckelandt - Glenview, Illinois
Purchased in January, 1976 by Bob Brownell
Full rotisserie and fabrication
Engine completed in 2005 (top speed 160 mph): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqMyrShimJc
Video Feature: 1966 Chevy Corvair (Mid engine small-block)
Bob Brownell's 1966 Chevy Corvair with a 500+ hp 383 in the back seat. This Custom Corvair was really meant to handle.
Engine:
1970 SBC 383 Stroker - balanced and blueprinted
Dyno-ed at 351 hp/377 torque at the wheels by Blackdog Speedshop in 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzqsEsWkIC0
Built early 2000s by Bob Brownell
AFR 195 Heads
Crane hyd roller cam
Scat crankshaft
Crower rods
SRP pistons
Crane shaft rockers
Performer rpm air gap intake
Aluminum Heads
Custom heat shields (ceramic coated)
Transaxle:
Corvair Saginaw 4 speed
3.08 ring and pinion
Billet posi case
4 pinion spiders
stock clutch
Transaxle output seal for pump drive: National 47116N OR SBC front crank seal
Transmission input seal: National 6859S
U-joints Spicer SPL22-1X
U-joints Straps Spicer 2-70-28
Fluids:
Oil (7.5 quarts) Mobil 1 10W30 (every 4000 miles)
Gear lube - Redline shock proof heavy
Brake fluid - Wilwood DOT 5 high temperature
Settings:
Engine oil PSI - 60 @ 180 degrees @ 3000 RPM
Trans oil PSI - 25 @ 150 degrees @ 60 mph
Lug nut torque 80 ft lbs
Suspension:
Custom front and rear coil over
Ford Mustang 9" Rear End
Lower Ball Joint: MOOG #719
Upper Ball Joint: MOOG #1162
Front hubs started as Impala rotors Napa#85664
Front wheel studs Napa#641-3104
Front bearings - Outer#BR3; Inner #BR6
Spindle nut - Napa#630-1523
Brakes:
Power
Dual Master w/ Custom Slave
Wilwood calipers front and rear
Rotors - Coleman Racing #D-810-1300-87
Brake Pads - Hawk HPS pads - Front: #HB 521F-.800; Rear: #HB 101F-.800
Gauges:
Custom oil, temperature, air-fuel, etc.
Complimented by Holley Sniper EFI & Hyperspark distributor w/ 3x5 handheld (custom mounted below dash)
2018 Improvements:
New Tires (all 4 custom)
New battery (Iggy's Mufflers)
New custom exhaust (Iggy's Mufflers)
New wheel bearings (front & rear)
New u-joints & u-joint straps
2019 Improvements:
New oil filter
New oil change
New fold-down seats
New 130 amp generator
Additional heat shield pads installed
Custom seat brackets
New Holley Sniper EFI
New in-tank electronic fuel pump
Custom professional tuning (see video)
Full rotisserie and fabrication
Engine completed in 2005 (top speed 160 mph): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqMyrShimJc
Video Feature: 1966 Chevy Corvair (Mid engine small-block)
Bob Brownell's 1966 Chevy Corvair with a 500+ hp 383 in the back seat. This Custom Corvair was really meant to handle.
Engine:
1970 SBC 383 Stroker - balanced and blueprinted
Dyno-ed at 351 hp/377 torque at the wheels by Blackdog Speedshop in 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzqsEsWkIC0
Built early 2000s by Bob Brownell
AFR 195 Heads
Crane hyd roller cam
Scat crankshaft
Crower rods
SRP pistons
Crane shaft rockers
Performer rpm air gap intake
Aluminum Heads
Custom heat shields (ceramic coated)
Transaxle:
Corvair Saginaw 4 speed
3.08 ring and pinion
Billet posi case
4 pinion spiders
stock clutch
Transaxle output seal for pump drive: National 47116N OR SBC front crank seal
Transmission input seal: National 6859S
U-joints Spicer SPL22-1X
U-joints Straps Spicer 2-70-28
Fluids:
Oil (7.5 quarts) Mobil 1 10W30 (every 4000 miles)
Gear lube - Redline shock proof heavy
Brake fluid - Wilwood DOT 5 high temperature
Settings:
Engine oil PSI - 60 @ 180 degrees @ 3000 RPM
Trans oil PSI - 25 @ 150 degrees @ 60 mph
Lug nut torque 80 ft lbs
Suspension:
Custom front and rear coil over
Ford Mustang 9" Rear End
Lower Ball Joint: MOOG #719
Upper Ball Joint: MOOG #1162
Front hubs started as Impala rotors Napa#85664
Front wheel studs Napa#641-3104
Front bearings - Outer#BR3; Inner #BR6
Spindle nut - Napa#630-1523
Brakes:
Power
Dual Master w/ Custom Slave
Wilwood calipers front and rear
Rotors - Coleman Racing #D-810-1300-87
Brake Pads - Hawk HPS pads - Front: #HB 521F-.800; Rear: #HB 101F-.800
Gauges:
Custom oil, temperature, air-fuel, etc.
Complimented by Holley Sniper EFI & Hyperspark distributor w/ 3x5 handheld (custom mounted below dash)
2018 Improvements:
New Tires (all 4 custom)
New battery (Iggy's Mufflers)
New custom exhaust (Iggy's Mufflers)
New wheel bearings (front & rear)
New u-joints & u-joint straps
2019 Improvements:
New oil filter
New oil change
New fold-down seats
New 130 amp generator
Additional heat shield pads installed
Custom seat brackets
New Holley Sniper EFI
New in-tank electronic fuel pump
Custom professional tuning (see video)