Mikey851

Here is a picture of a similar project if it helps to see it. I believe the part seen here in the picture, and getting a custom length drive shaft to the differential you would be using would be the easy part compared to the rest;

Mounts
Drive shaft tunnel
How to drive the rear wheels? adapting axles
everything else etc. etc. etc. hahaha:

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victory_red_SS

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Okay please post or PM me about the bellhousing.

Blown 4-banger

I'm seriously thinking about going RWD! Looks like someone on streetfire took my EXACT idea...

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/3...b6012fd3e4.htm

WopOnTour

This will always be one of my favorite "right angled" Ecotec cars!
First FWD car in the 7's!
Good luck with the project Rod and thanks for the update!
(hopefully we can add it to the list of Ecotec racer history someday)
Wop

craig

http://www.smithperformance.com/

The Sunfire he build for his daughter is so clean you might not believe it. I have asked to purchase it several times.

He sells the subframes and suspension pieces or does entire cars.

victory_red_SS

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Wouldn't that be nice.
That is a very wild looking setup there Wop. What's not to like???
Very interesting information there.

07cobaltss

you must have lots of money.. =-)

chevysalesman614

Blown 4-banger

Whats the point of that? What's the advantage of not being transverse mounted but still FWD???

victory_red_SS

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I am not sure that will be after all is done.

victory_red_SS

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After waiting many weeks for the conversion to start I have chosen to move my car to a different shop.
The original shop is still swamped and I could be waiting even longer before the cutting begins.
I really liked the quality of the original shop which is why I chose to wait so long for them to be able to start. Sadly I can't wait any longer as the timeline, for having my car for any track time as well as SEMA, is quickly evaporating.
My car heads to the new shop today and that shop is already gearing up to start the work. The new shop will be named once they have some pics for me to share.

BlackyK

Nice man, get the ball rolling, and post LOTS and LOTS of pics! GL

06blackg85ss

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good ****. get it up and running man

Apex

If you do this bro, i want a complete price break down so i can plan my vacation time to spend in Maple Ridge next year

victory_red_SS

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I suggested to the new shop that they keep the idea open to thinking about how they can produce a kit for others wanting to do a conversion as well.
Because some/most people won't be going for the crazy HP, there will be a less expensive route to go for rwd. Hopefully this can come to be once mine is done.

NGalaxyTimmyo

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good stuff!

DanteMustDie

*suscribes

Apex

Not joking man keep me posted, i've been thinking of doing this to my car since day 1 and was curious at the $$$ i was lookin at

victory_red_SS

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That's great. I was just meaning that if you weren't going for the high HP, the NHRA certified chassis and custom suspension that the cost would be considerably less. Perhaps even to the point where more people could correct the General's design flaw with our cars.

victory_red_SS

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For those of you who know of Keith Losier - Desired Customs, I am pleased to announce that Keith's new shop is the new shop doing my RWD conversion. Keith recently merged with another company and the end result is http://www.theautodreamgroup.com/
After all the waiting to see the conversion to actually start, I am very encouraged that this part of the project is being done through Keith's company.
On top of that news, Keith's schedule is to have this done this summer.
This will be the first big project for the newly formed company and Keith will also be in control of magazine coverage and SEMA placement. With all of Keith's connections in his business, this is all very good news for this project.

07cobaltss

yeah no **** but i'm curious. why this platform? wouldnt it be easier and maybe cheaper to buy something else, like find a cheap supra..lol

chipsgt

Alright, I am subscribing.
+rep for doing what many will only dream of!

WopOnTour

Generally just stronger transmission choices (think "steerable" rear engine dragster)
The record setting Kubo car used an Xtrac IIRC
http://www.xtrac.com/
Wop

victory_red_SS

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Two reasons, 1st because I really love my Cobalt, because it's me. 2nd, I never started out to do the project to this magnitude. Had I planned it to go this way I would likely of used a LS7. As for using a Supra, not my style. It only works having a car I love, not just settling for something to make fast. As for others who say get an already fast car, Vette - Viper, those cars are supposed to be fast but a Cobalt???? what a kick in the head.


Thanks. Of course I am still dreaming until the day I wake up and I hear the words, "your car is done"


Hi Wop, glad to know your still checking in.

SuperEco06

awesome, any word from Keith on the likelihood of a kit, or is it a "wait and see as of right now"