As some have noticed I have put up several items for sale. The reason of this is because there were major issues concerning building a strong enough version of the MU3 (F35). We do have a company willing to cut new input\output shafts and gears out of 9310 steel. The bad news is, because it is a one off item I would be required to pay the cost the tooling needed for this process. That pushed my cost to $9,000US plus import fee. The unknown extra costs and time factors pushed this option in to the "no way" column.
I also discovered that the only way to have driveshafts strong enough for this amount of power, is to copy what was used in the phase5 Cobalts. I should have just accepted this long ago and for others planning for big power just plan that into your cost.
All things considered, I chose to give up on the MU3 tranny and go with a much simpler route. I don't expect this new direction to be cost less money, but I will be able to replace parts much easier if (when) something goes wrong. I can't say what I am doing yet, but the majority of guys/gals will be happy with the results.
On top that news, Keith Losier of Desired Customs (think RHD Cobalt) will be responsible for doing the custom work inside my car. I am going for a nice look that says daily driver that is meant to go really fast. There won't be much excess weight added, so no killer audio or video going on. A reasonable audio upgrade is up to Keith's discretion. I won't have a back seat because of the roll bar and Keith will be getting creative in that area. Somewhere in the back will actually be case for my helmet. Keith will also be doing a custom console for me as well as giving the car a real paint job. The car will stay Victory Red and will also have a ghost image on the sides. I am really looking forward to see what Keith creates.
As well I have a couple of magazines who have stated their intent to feature the car when it is done.
When the car leaves Toronto it will be 100% completed other than obvious regular maintenance. If there is enough interest in having a meet to see the car before it comes home, I will fly out to do so. Please check out this other thread and let me know if the trip is worth the cost.
https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/canadian-mid-east-111/anyone-interested-seeing-victory_red_ss-cobalt-44925/

 

I know I can't wait to see the finished project, which means that you definalty can't wait . Best of luck with the final steps with your car and I'll be looking for the finished product.

 

Let us know when you get it finished. Keep un informed.

 

Send me a picture of the shaft I can most likly make on for you.

Im a machinest

 

So what kinda horsepower are you looking at right now ?

 

victory red ss

 

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The expectation is 750whp

 

You were pinching your nipples while making that first post...weren't you?

 

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Your shitting me 750 !!!!!! How much is the car gonna weigh ? either way i hate you LOL

 

You know NightriderCobaltSS, that member above you ^^^^ is not a nice man.
I am not sure what we are going to weigh in at. We are removing some weight there adding some weight there. And don't hate me cause I'm beauti... I mean because my car is (it better be) fast.

 

Im just joking you need a camara casue i wanna the look on the guys face when u beat a stock vette or a cobra.

 

My man you have a lot of resources avaiable to you. Good for you. Also nice work on bustin your ass to utilize every available resource for this car you could find. Good luck with your project. I would imagine that we will see this cobalt in magazines soon enough. Have you contacted Motor Trend or magazines like that to put some national press on your car ? You should be in marketing mode now and it will alleviate your costs substantially.

 

this car is gonna be sick!! I wanna see pics and video when its finished

 

You should get a hitch on the back so you can tow a trailer full of all the tires that cobalt is gonna roast.

 

wow with all this money spent on the car,are you givin any thought to repainting your slippery driveway?

 

haha, man that cobalt is going to be crazy when its done....you should get a sponser from one of the tires company's.....

 

Can't wait to see what you're going to come up with. Good luck.

 

Funny you should say that, I am trying to figure out a way to convince the wife I need a trailer for racedays so I can take tires, tools and other stuff to the track.
Hmmmm, you have a good idea and worthy of consideration.

 

You need to get the Canadian equivalent of an Evil Kneival suit and go jump something! You guys got any canyons up there?

 

Sick man, this is gonna be one sick Cobalt. You said something about a high strength drive shaft ... There is a custom drive shaft shop about 20 minutes from my house, I've seen some sick track-day cars on trailers go in and out of that place. I can get a number if you are in a bind there, but New Hampshire could be a bit far for you lol. GL

 

Are you going to be 'reppin' the .net with a sticker? Can't wait to see this at the T.O. meet Rod, good luck with the next couple of months!

 

No canyon jumping for me as this car stays on blacktop. Preferably on it wheels all the way. Of course if I can leap past a few gas stations I would be pleasantly surpised.I have the stickers already on the car and they will stay there. I wonder if JonnyB will sponsor my premium membership for life once I get the car in a magazine? What do you think JonnyB?

 

Because of my secret weapon, the 6pt roll cage is no longer sufficient. We are now going with a complete NHRA sub 10 second roll cage. We are now expecting 1/4 mile times that put me in direct competition with Whitfields Cobalt

 

Is there nitrous in your future?

 

No. I am going for something more unique.