Corvair Engine Cost Estimate
This page compiles a list of items that may be needed to convert a Corvair engine for aviation use. It's not complete and the prices haven't been verified, but if you come across an error, please contact me so that I can update. Items have come from my research as well as from members of the CorvairListServe, who have sent me their itemized lists that I have compiled into one. Not all of these items will be necessary on every engine. The lists as this page currently stands must be harmonized into one - it currently comprises at least three.| Corvair parts list | Parts are from Clark's Corvair unless custom | |||
| ITEM | NEEDED | PRICE | TOTAL | |
| Cylinder Barrells | 6 | $47.00 | $282.00 | |
| RODS (Set) | 1 | $315.50 | $315.50 | |
| ROD BOLTS (estimate ARP) | 1 | $99.30 | $99.30 | |
| Push Rods | 1 | $14.60 | $14.60 | |
| Valve Springs (set) | 1 | $67.80 | $67.80 | |
| Intake valve Guides (set) | 1 | $48.55 | $48.55 | |
| Intake Valves (set) | 1 | $42.00 | $42.00 | |
| Intake Seals (set) | 1 | $11.15 | $11.15 | |
| Valve Retainers (set) | 1 | $63.60 | $63.60 | |
| Valve Keepers (set) | 1 | $32.16 | $32.16 | |
| Lifters (set) | 1 | $47.40 | $47.40 | |
| Exhaust valves (set) | 1 | $65.40 | $65.40 | |
| Exhaust Valve Guides (set) | 1 | $40.50 | $40.50 | |
| Rocker Studs (ea) | 12 | $14.20 | $170.40 | |
| Push Rods Guide Plates (ea) | 6 | $14.00 | $84.00 | |
| Push Rod Tubes | 12 | $12.00 | $144.00 | |
| Valve Cover Gaskets | 1 | $6.75 | $6.75 | |
| Head Nuts | 1 | $8.20 | $8.20 | |
| Rocker Arm Ball and Nut | 1 | $98.40 | $98.40 | can be as high as $130.00 |
| Rod Bearings | 1 | $89.70 | $89.70 | |
| Main Bearings | 1 | $126.75 | $126.75 | |
| Cam | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 | Check on otto parts $221.00. But included in the areomax short block |
| Oil Pan Gasket | 1 | $6.25 | $6.25 | |
| Oil Pan Custom | 1 | $250.00 | $250.00 | |
| Valve Covers Custom | 1 | $200.00 | $200.00 | Can use salvage yard type |
| Oil Pump | 1 | $67.00 | $67.00 | Gears only $37.95 |
| Top Cover Custom | 1 | $65.00 | $65.00 | can build just flat aluminum plate |
| Cylinder shims | 6 | $0.00 | ||
| Lower Studs | 12 | $13.40 | $160.80 | This is for all. I need just a couple. |
| Upper Studs | 12 | $13.40 | $160.80 | This is for all. I need just a couple |
| Distributor | 1 | $350.00 | $350.00 | |
| $0.00 | ||||
| $0.00 | ||||
| Total | $3,118.01 |
| Date | Description | Cost | Weight | URL |
| Unknown | Core Engine | $200.00 | X | Harold |
| 10/15/2003 | 1.25" U-Bend pipes for exhaust system | $48.91 | X | http://magnumforce.com/ubend.asp |
| 10/20/2003 | 1.5" U-Bend pipes for intake system | $48.91 | X | http://magnumforce.com/ubend.asp |
| 10/20/2003 | Subaru Starter | $100.80 | 8.55 lbs |
http://www4.autozone.com/ |
| 10/20/2003 | Crank grind, .010/.010 | $75.00 | N/A | Hanford Auto Supply |
| 10/21/2003 | ARP Rod Bolts | $69.09 | See Rods Below | http://www.carexcess.com/ |
| 11/6/2003 | TRW Forged Pistons | $247.98 | See Rods Below | http://home.earthlink.net/~k6ro/ |
| 11/11/2003 | Parts Cleaning | $40.00 | N/A | Hanford Auto Supply |
| 11/11/2003 | Air/Oil Separator | 36.99 | X | BeechPartsSales@aolNOSPAM.com |
| 11/11/2003 | Intake Manifold Flanges | $21.00 | 6.9 oz | |
| 10/24/2003 | Hose for Manifold | $23.36 | X | |
| Unknown | William Wynne deep oil sump pan | $269.00 | 1lb 9.2 oz | http://www.flycorvair.com/oilpan.html]] |
| Unknown | WW Hybrid Studs | $76.00 | 13.5 oz | http://www.flycorvair.com/studs.html]] |
| Unknown | OT-10 Cam | $144.95 | 8 lbs |
www.corvair.com |
| Unknown | Recurved and Rebuilt Distributor | $239.00 | 2 lbs 5 oz | www.flycorvair.com |
| Unknown | Safety Shaft | $76.00 |
11.8 oz | http://www.flycorvair.com/sshaft.html]] |
| 11/21/2003 | Refurbished Connecting Rods | $42.00 | 2 lbs 2.2 oz Total 1 piston 1 rod assembly, Hanford Auto Supply | |
| 12/15/2003 | Installing Pistons on Rods | $30.00 | N/A | Hanford Auto Supply |
| 12/10/2003 | Bronze guides | $28.00 | 14.2 oz | |
| 12/10/2003 | 6 Stainless exhaust valves | $71.70 | 15.6 oz | |
| 12/10/2003 | 6 Stainless intake valves | $71.70 | 1 lb 1.4 oz | |
| 12/10/2003 | Main bearings, .010 | $88.00 | 11.7 oz | |
| 12/10/2003 | Cam gear | $34.99 | 10.9 oz | |
| 12/10/2003 | Cam thrust washer | $5.00 | 1.3 oz | |
| 12/10/2003 | Cam and crank woodruff keys .25 each | $0.75 | .1 oz | |
| 12/10/2003 | Shipping for above | $7.49 | N/A | |
| 12/26/2003 | Oil filter | $8.95 | 12.2 oz | |
| 12/26/2003 | Spark plugs (6) | $11.95 | 10.8 (total of 6) | |
| 12/26/2003 | Valve springs (12) | $23.99 | 1 lb 15.6 oz (12) | |
| 12/26/2003 | Pushrods (12) | $59.40 | 1 lb 14.1 oz (12) | |
| 12/26/2003 | Teflon valve stem seals (6) | $8.95 | .7 oz | |
| 12/26/2003 | .010 Rod bearings | $58.00 | 7.4 oz (12) | |
| 12/26/2003 | .040 Chrome Hastings rings | $63.99 | 7.4 oz (6 sets) | |
| 12/26/2003 | Gasket kit | $114.00 | 12.7 oz | |
| 12/26/2003 | Valve stem keys (2 sets) | $12.00 | 1.7 oz | |
| 12/26/2003 | Rocker arm w/ grooved balls | $59.99 | 2 lbs 14.2 | |
| 12/26/2003 | Harmonic balancer | $59.99 | 4 lbs 11.6 | |
| 12/26/2003 | Harmonic balancer core | $25.00 | N/A | |
| 12/26/2003 | Shipping | $11.99 | N/A | |
| 12/26/2003 | CA sales tax | $41.75 | N/A | |
| 1/5/2003 | John Deere dynamo AM877557 | $160.04 | 3 lbs 11.7 | Lawrence Tractor, Hanford CA |
| 1/5/2003 | John Deere regulator AM101406 | $66.56 | 6.1 oz | Lawrence Tractor, Hanford CA |
| 1/5/2003 | Tax on electrical system | $16.43 | N/A | Lawrence Tractor, Hanford CA |
| Unknown | Aero Carb | $395.00 | http://www.aeroconversions.com/carb_index.html]] | |
| Puck | $189.00 | 9.6 oz | http://www.flycorvair.com/puck.html]] | |
| Ring Gear | $99.00 | 2 lbs 12.8 | http://www.flycorvair.com/ringgear.html]] | |
| Starter brackets | $99.00 | 15.9 oz | http://www.flycorvair.com/brackets.html]] | |
| Fine tooth starter gear | $20.00 | http://www.flycorvair.com/finegear.html]] | ||
| Unknown | Top Cover | $49.00 | http://www.flycorvair.com/topcover.html]] | |
| Alternator pulley | $59.00 | http://www.flycorvair.com/pulley.html]] | ||
| Unknown | Prop Hub | $319.00 | 3 lbs 2.5 | http://www.flycorvair.com/prophub.html]] |
| Unknown | Machine crank for safety shaft | $30.00 | N/A | Dean Becks Machine Shop, Hanford CA |
| Oil Pan Installation Kit | $39.00 | http://www.flycorvair.com/oilpankit.html]] | ||
| 1/15/04 | Valve Job | $146.44 | N/A | Art Schedler's Engine Rebuilding Supply, Fresno |
| 1/12/2004 | Cylinders | $121.99 | ||
| 2/27/2004 | 8mm Spiral wound spark plug wires | 48.14 | ||
| Total (to date) | $4,468.14 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paint | ||||
| Sealant | ||||
| Nuts and bolts | ||||
| Oil | ||||
| Total of just yellow highlighted stuff above. | ||||
motor mount $1,200.00
corvair core $400.00
intake $300.00
baffles $300.00
exhaust $600.00
prop hub $579.00
oil housing $239.00
oil sandwich $169.00
pass thru $30.00
bracket $99.00
starter $516.00
top cover $49.00
safety shaft $80.00
hybrid stud $80.00
oil pan $289.00
distributor $249.00
carb $330.00
nose bowl $300.00
alternator $300.00
misc $100.00
cam $100.00
gaskets $100.00 Added
5th bearing $1000
+.060 pistons and cylinders $900
New total: $ 9684
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