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Aug 16, 2012 | 12:13 AM

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SMH subd

Just buy a gto

That's no fun....

SUB'D!

This is sick

Aug 16, 2012 | 12:20 AM

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That's no fun....

SUB'D!

This is sick

Neither is a base model cobalt

Aug 16, 2012 | 12:23 AM

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Neither is a base model cobalt

His mother is quite fun in the sack

Aug 16, 2012 | 01:17 AM

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Look if the guy is going through this much work do you really think he's going to stop at bolt ons? maybe a bolt on pro charger

Aug 16, 2012 | 06:47 AM

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But with a Northstar in there you would still feel like its not a Cobalt, correct?

Nope. I would feel it still a Cobalt. To make a Cobalt RWD us when I consider it not a Cobalt anymore just due to the insane amount of work needed to be done to the floorpan. Keep the original floorpan and I'll consider it a Cobalt.

Aug 16, 2012 | 08:54 AM

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Love it when you guys talk like its Legos and barbies....

Aug 16, 2012 | 10:04 AM

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sub'd. Hopefully it doesn't end up dead in the water like the others..

Aug 16, 2012 | 11:33 AM

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Lol, great comments so far!.. The nice thing about my situation is im a engineering manager for a metal fabrication shop here in canada. I have the tools at my finger tips to make this project happen!

So for everyones eyes, please check out this website that i've started to track the progress, not much has happened this week because i've been so busy at work, but its got progress!!

https://sites.google.com/site/gobaltss

my new homepage

Aug 16, 2012 | 01:24 PM

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Hoping theres minimal work required on the tunnel,

It could work with a straight axle rear end alot easier than what i'm doing. But because I have the ability and the know how im going the independet suspension route.

Aug 16, 2012 | 02:48 PM

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very sweet must see results......

Aug 16, 2012 | 03:18 PM

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You understand my complaint about it not being a Cobalt if the floorpan is modified then. I just don't think the Delta platform is capable of supporting RWD without floorpan mods.

Aug 16, 2012 | 07:03 PM

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You understand my complaint about it not being a Cobalt if the floorpan is modified then. I just don't think the Delta platform is capable of supporting RWD without floorpan mods.

We will see, im planning on roll caging the car in the long run, but when I compare it to the GTO there are not a whole lot of differences in how the unibody is strengthened.

pictures added to the site, check it out!

Aug 16, 2012 | 07:08 PM

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can't wait till the build is over....I'm really looking foward to seeing a RWD Cobalt turn on and haul ass, especially with a LS2 in it....

Aug 16, 2012 | 11:50 PM

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I'm guessing you have quite a bit of experience to undertake this project. It probably isn't the most cost-effective route but who cares as long as you are happy with it. I love the idea personally!!! What's the plan with the wiring harness? Use the one out of the GTO or hybrid the two? At least you labeled everything on it! So I think at least

Aug 17, 2012 | 04:04 AM

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Sounds interesting.. I really wanna see a v6 swap on a cobalt lol

Aug 17, 2012 | 06:56 PM

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The original plan was to stick with the cobalt wiring harness and hybrid like you said, but after ripping the gto harness out and finding out that most of it is the same I think I will go with trying to do a complete harness swap and see if I can fit the GTO dash cluster in the Cobalt.. They are very similar in size, we shall see!

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my new homepage

lol awesome!

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Aug 17, 2012 | 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 007Balt

can't wait till the build is over....I'm really looking foward to seeing a RWD Cobalt turn on and haul ass, especially with a LS2 in it....

you and me both brother! I wish i had more time to spend on it, I'll be doing a lot of tear down ofthe balts interior this weekend!

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Originally Posted by Garret

Look if the guy is going through this much work do you really think he's going to stop at bolt ons? maybe a bolt on pro charger

it will be stock for the time being, gotta make sure I dont need to restructure the car!

Then, sky's the limit!

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Aug 17, 2012 | 11:50 PM

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less negativity and more positivity. So if I run over a rock with my cobalt and **** up my whole floor pan, will it still be a cobalt? Come on guys let's show more support, it's a good concept and if it works out then good for OP. I'm excited to see the results on this and check the site every couple days.

Aug 18, 2012 | 05:34 AM

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I understand the concerns about the unibody holding up at a RWD. Especially with that beefy V8 powering it, but this is an excellent test of theory for sure. Always like a different idea.

Good thing GM made the two wiring harnesses similar enough, if you can carry over the GTO cluster that would be badass, Might as well do up the interior custom too

Aug 18, 2012 | 06:01 AM

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Then, sky's the limit!

Pun intended.

Aug 18, 2012 | 06:17 AM

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Well I hope this one turns out..

Aug 18, 2012 | 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackBeast!

Neither is a base model cobalt

Easy killer!!!!

Sub'd for another 7 year RWD project.

Aug 18, 2012 | 11:36 AM

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Latest updates!!!!!!!

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latest updates, check it out Gobalt SS

Aug 18, 2012 | 11:46 AM

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Also, I have a complete Hurst shifter setup for sale if anyones interested!

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Aug 18, 2012 | 11:55 AM

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wow this is 1 hell of a project..i hope it works out! ill def b following this

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