Back from the Dead! Custom Fuel Injection on the FLOODED Corvair: Will it Run?

On today's video, we're back working on the custom fuel injection system for the Flooded Corvair. In part 1, we fabricated the intake manifold and laid out a general plan. In part 2, we're replacing the fuel lines with custom stainless steel and PTFE braided, as well as hopefully making this ol girl run again!
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[@AutoAnatomy]

This has been a HUGE step forward with the FLOODED Corvair. But now what should we do? What would YOU like to see next for this car? Let us know below Sean & Christie

[@jefffixesit60]

I'm just aching to hear this thing run! Thanks for sharing, see you soonest.😁

[@paulchlan2332]

As an old Corvair enthusiast myself, and former owner, KUDDOS ! What a well put together project.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you so much! It’s been a fun project

[@jasonyoung5628]

DIS ignition will likely make it run excellent. I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if you got improved fuel economy as well as a bit more power with a fully computerized engine management system. I'm glad it's working well for you, best of luck with the old girl!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you!

[@sirmister4411]

Excellent. Thanks for the video. I’ll be waiting for the next one

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you!

[@rbfara7320]

So impressive. Creatively as well as technically. Crack! And out of the park! Looking forward to the refining of the system, and where you will venture next. Well done!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you very much! I’m excited to see if there is any change in power or economy as well

[@michaelliles2157]

You definitely got me I thought you were not going to start it talking about a cliffhanger

[@AutoAnatomy]

Ha! I couldn't do that to y'all

[@dougteague7217]

lots of work is paying off!!!! come up and we'll take a ride in the 64 convertible!!! keep up the good work!!!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thanks, and I'd love to go for a cruise!

[@servicetechnician3264]

Hello Sean. Nice going! That was a pleasure to watch you set it up and getti g it done. George B

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thanks George! It's been a fun project and I'm glad it's running again.

[@mikesveganlife4359]

Speed density will be so much more easy as the things that can influence the maf within your system are things you can only just guess at. As I posted in your other video I didn't hear you talk about doing any flow calculations for your induction system. I'm guessing it's oversized for the size of that motor and the relative low max RPM you are working with. Also depending on your injector size and type it might be hard to control fuel precisely enough depending on their size. Best of luck.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Speed density is a bit more user friendly but doesn't accommodate mods as easily as MAF. That being said, the next revision of the injection system will eliminate the MAF sensor. As for calculations, I didn't show on camera but have been working on this for about a year and some of the decisions made are for future plans for the car. It's a little large for the engine in its current config but will be good for the next iteration.

[@edkelly3154]

Very interesting ! Execellent workmanship . Looking forward to seeing more .

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you so much!

[@E.force89]

Good job man! Looking forward to seeing the next video. I want to do an EFI set up!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you!

[@TairnKA]

Old hotrodder expression; "Enough is not enough, too much is just right." ;-)

[@AutoAnatomy]

Oh, I'm already thinking about how I can make it too much!

[@franciscojosepellegrino2553]

Great job, congrats

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you so much!

[@listenerjim]

Damn impressive

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you!

[@jacquespoirier9071]

up to date, it is a success just be prudent wit an air cooled engine, it is particulary sensitive to lean mixture operation well done

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you! Hopefully will be driving and tuning it later today

[@malcolmmarsh2710]

Hope it runs well.

[@AutoAnatomy]

It'll get there, not quite right yet.

[@neilbarratt1523]

Do you plan on painting it? I am hoping you do to add style to go with the power.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Not sure yet, my wife would love it painted so maybe at some point!

[@twistedwired]

Nice!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you!

[@joevandura9625]

Thanks for your great work! Runs good and has to get some corrections on the fuel and air side. Should be possible by the software. Ist your throttle too big? May be, if you can't handle it by software you need a smaller one. Just waiting for your ideas and how you get it on the road... 😉 Take care! 👍 👏👏🙋🏼‍♂️

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thank you Joe! I knew that there would be a few things that would likely change with the design as it runs more, and I think the throttle body being a little too large may be one of them. Once the throttle cable is hooked up & we're driving I'll be able to know for sure.

[@clarkinthedark1]

Uh oh! Oil leak at 19:39? Awesome build!

[@clarkinthedark1]

You may be able to dig the guts out of the stock distributor and shove a reluctor and pickup coil in there then connect it to a GM ignition module and HEI coil. All those parts are obtainable at Napa or AutoZone. Can’t wait for part 3!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Good catch! I go through the issue in the next video!

[@JoseCruzMolina-o1s]

My friend, I have the following question: can I change the engine on a Corvair car, leaving the original Corvair drivetrain if the engine I'm going to put in has a right-hand rotation direction, because the Corvair engine turns to the left, or do I have to change the drivetrain as well? I hope you understand me and answer me. Thank you for your attention.

[@AutoAnatomy]

You would need to change the transmission/differential as well if the engine you're installing turns opposite from the Corvair engine. That sounds like a tremendous amount of work. What were you thinking of installing?

[@sneff1052]

Damn the community been figuring out a solutions for 30 years with basically one successful product as a result(That has been discontinued), and you DIY yourself thru the problem in 4 weeks lol.

[@AutoAnatomy]

Thanks! Ted Brown does make a bolt-on kit for Corvair EFI and it’s really impressive. I did this for fun mostly

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

Well I'd sure like to see you convert that rig to distributor less ignition. Did you at the beginning of this EFI journey give any thought as to using an injector per cylinder instead of one per bank? I'm curious as to why you didn't go that route ? Nice work dude ! you have snatched the pebbles out of the master tig welders hand.

[@sneff1052]

That would require modifying the head itself. You would have to turn down the intake runners and weld on individual runners. Welding cylinder heads isn't easy.

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

@@sneff1052 Taping into the intake runners which are on the outside of the head would be easy.

[@sneff1052]

yes but the log manifold makes independent injectors kinda useless unless you manage to get the injector very close to the valve @@MrTonyPiscatelle

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

@@sneff1052 So how useless is the set up now ?

[@Friedbrain11]

@@MrTonyPiscatelleNo it would not. Many have tried and failed. The manifold has to be basically cut off and bungs plates welded in place of the log manifold. A lot of work for no gain on a basically stock engine. Distributorless ignition however would be an upgrade for any Corvair engine.

[@michaelliles2157]

Next on auto anatomy turbocharging to flooded corvair

[@AutoAnatomy]

Hmm, perhaps. I do have a turbo sitting on the shelf, but think I'd like to do some worked 140 heads first.

[@michaelliles2157]

@@AutoAnatomy LOL I was just joking but it sounds like you have a plan

[@AutoAnatomy]

Always thinking about what could happen. I think it would be a lot of fun with boost and 140 heads.

[@buddyoneal5930]

I would like to know the pcv model you used

[@AutoAnatomy]

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[@buddyoneal5930]

Thanks! Love watching your channel

[@toddchambers3820]

Am I missing something? Where's the air filter?

[@AutoAnatomy]

I totally forgot to show the fabrication of the air filter housing. I’ll put it in part 3. It’s in the box where the mass air flow meter is mounted.

[@davidkornblatt851]

You are eventually going to want to rack and pinion steering!

[@AutoAnatomy]

Been thinking about that one. Got an idea in my head about how to use Mustang II control arms, rack & pinion on a custom crossmember.

[@sirmister4411]

Fix that windshield

[@AutoAnatomy]

Already done! Our channel members got a short video showing the windshield replacement and status of rust in the windshield frame.