Yeah, it is a neat engine, and yes, a bit of history as well. If you want to do something with it, be my guest. I've already stated my opinion, and it's exactly that- only my opinion. If people agree with me, fine, and if people don't, that's ok too. I've only pointed out what it does to the weight bias- I hadn't given any thought to your point, Stan. If someone else needs to stick a Corvair engine in their Speedster or Spyder to "be a stick in the eye for the stuffy and self-important cult of personality that has grown up around european cars" , all the more power to them (except our little abortions aren't even 'real' european cars, so I think your little rant against the 'establishment' is a wee bit off base). Bottom line- it's their car, they can do what they want, and if they're happy that's all that matters. As someone told me, it's a big tent, with room for all.