The reason Chevy's Corvair failed was because it had a small engine in back when what most everyone wanted was a big V8 up front. Today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe custom 'Vair rectifies that ...

Engine Swaps 2 If engine swapping is the essence of hot rodding, then it stands to reason that there should be lots of aftermarket companies offering swap-related parts. And there are.

Back in the early 60s, these rampside trucks came sporting one of two variations of the GM Turbo-Air six-cylinder boxer engine paired to one of three gearboxes.

This Rowdy LS V8-Swapped Lifted Corvair Wagon Is Bound for Off-Road Rescue Duty The engine's in the wrong place now, but the heart is in the right one. Stef Schrader Published Dec 14, 2020 10:49 ...

The restored Corvair makes use of Chevy's 6.2-liter LS3 engine good for 600 horsepower, bringing a new life to the classic.

Engine swaps aren't only for hot-rodding classic cars, as plenty of other makes and models can see new life from plopping a V8 in the engine bay.

The 327 V8 was a mainstay in many Chevrolet models in the 1960s. In fact, it was an option in nearly every single car Chevy produced during the decade.

The 327 V8 was a mainstay in many Chevrolet models in the 1960s. In fact, it was an option in nearly every single car Chevy produced during the decade.