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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 11:09 AM
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Has anyone attempted or succeded in putting a LS7 motor in a Cobalt yet? I have one that needs a new home and Im considering it. Alot of fab work would need to be done however to get a 9' rear and everything else in.


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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 11:13 AM
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i don't see how that would be worth it, unless you have all the parts lying around. the ls7 is what, thousands of dollars? then you need to convert to rwd, lots of custom work, not to menion all the extra weight that would make the car front heavy.

but that being said, nobody has done it. will and ls7 even fit?
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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I hear about someone attempting to fit an LS2. Basically it fits if you leave the hood off
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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I know it would be alot of fab work. Front heavy Im not concerned with. As for cost, the LS7 cost more than this car. I just thought it would make for one hell of a sleeper...lol I have seen a LS1 put in a civic, but that was wayyyyyyyyyy custom. Dont want to get that crazy. Thanks for the info.
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 12:30 PM
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I would do it if you have the cash to back it up, definately be one of a kind.
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 12:32 AM
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lol its gonna be either way unstable or way custom ... making your own frame custom
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 12:41 AM
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The only person to take on anything similar to this is victory_red_SS.

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/2-0l-lsj-performance-tech-47/victory_red_ss-goes-rwd-48074/
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 12:42 AM
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u dont HAVE to go real wheel drive...it would be best idea but u could use the tranny from the new monte or impala
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