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At this time, Archibald relies on the stock Corvair transaxle with a 3.55 Posi rearend. A special adapter plate bolts the small-block in place, and Archibald runs a modified Art Carr Powerglide with a 2,400-stall converter to transmit the power. With street tires and proper starting line techniques, the drivetrain can withstand the power. He’s tried Oldsmobile Toronado transaxles, but feels the suspension geometry does not work well with the Corvair’s space constraints.
Archibald Evans' ’65 Corvair Monza

At this time, Archibald relies on the stock Corvair transaxle with a 3.55 Posi rearend. A special adapter plate bolts the small-block in place, and Archibald runs a modified Art Carr Powerglide with a 2,400-stall converter to transmit the power. With street tires and proper starting line techniques, the drivetrain can withstand the power. He’s tried Oldsmobile Toronado transaxles, but feels the suspension geometry does not work well with the Corvair’s space constraints.  View Related Article