---------------------------------------------------------- CorvairEngines-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Thu 12/15/11: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 09:41 AM - Corvair in a Onex? (Timothy Willis) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 09:41:45 AM PST US Subject: CorvairEngines-List: Corvair in a Onex? From: Timothy Willis I see that the Onex from the Sonex folk-- the Monnetts-- uses an Aerovee engine, a modifed VW. Its weight is listed, less exhaust and oil at 165 lbs. It looks like the lightest Corvair, the larger engine with metric cylinders, weighs 50 lbs. more. The Corvair would offer a great deal more horsepower and performance. I am familiar with the Sonex/Cleanex issue and the lack of support of Corvairs by the Sonex designers. I recall that moving the battery to more rearward location seemed to reconcile all CG issues in the Cleanex. Does anyone know enough of the Onex to predict that there are suitable means to achieve proper W&B with a Corvair engine in it? This little guy could be a screamer with a Corvair. Past this hurdle, the next issue would be how to stay within light sport performance limits. Ideas there? BTW, I have seen no top speeds or cruising speed data per se on the Onex, only VNE, etc. Thanks, Tim in central TX ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message corvairengines-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/CorvairEngines-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/corvairengines-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/corvairengines-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.