CorsaTurbo180USA
  • In The Beginning
  • There was a time ....
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The 2.7 liter (164 ci) Corvair aluminum crankcase and heads ,steel cylinder barreled 1965 180hp TurboCharged motor.

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Although there were changes from 1962 to 1966 for the turbo charged version, other than the Oldsmobile Jetfire V-8 aluminum head F-85, there were no other turbocharged factory produced American cars in this era. Very cutting edge.

Weber 245 DCOE replaced the original Carter Y single barrel carb.

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This was available also through the IECO catalog of the era.

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Braided hose lead to and from a Russel external oil cooler.

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Below see the aftermarket set-up for the oil filter and water injection system to cool and provide extra boost estimated at 9+ lbs with a 60% methenol 40% distilled water mix.

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                                           WHEELS AND TIRES
                         Carroll Shelby "Europa" Wheels sold through the IECO catalog (orphaned) 70'-80's era . Sumitomo 205/60R/13's .
Standard Corsa dash with aftermarket Grant steering wheel, various gauges, tach (original not working) , stereo with graphic equilizer and Recaro bucket seats.
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