Dsm doesn't sound bad but will it hold the power of the v8 lol

 

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=TwNzbcEXudE

You decide

 

im surprised AED can even pay to keep there forum going.

 

I have put some thought into making a Cobalt AWD, surprising that I run into someone else with the same idea. I want to get ahold of another Cobalt to try this on first though. Not tearing into my current Balt. Just a thought.....the Saturn VUE is AWD, has a V6 and the wheelbase is only 3 inches more then the Cobalt. Thats if one can be found to get parts from in a junk yard. But alot would still have to be fabricated.

 

you guys don't understand how much work is involved in a project changing the drivewheels. Making a cobalt awd the RIGHT way would cost you in the 5 digit range...

 

Since this is a unibody vehicle, the following steps at minimum would be required:

Complete fabrication of a front subframe and supports to tie it to the unibody.
Complete fabrication of a rear subframe and tie it in to the unibody.
Cut front structure then reinforce after cutting.
Custom radiator support.
Cut and refab firewall and floor.
Fuel tank relocation.
Custom wiring harness.
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All of this is before you even get to the engine....

If you are dead set on doing this to a Cobalt, it would be more efficient to take a small truck frame and shorten it, then cut and recess your floor so it doesn't look like your Cobalt body is 15 inches in the air. Then with a custom ground effects kit you could hide most of it. It would still be pretty frankencar.

As far as using a Vue- that's a unibody too. I think that would be worse than trying to custom fab something.

I'm not a mechanic, but I've done some body work in my day. This would be a nightmare. You'd be better off getting a 90's Miata and dropping a Buick turbo 6 in it.

 

troof

 

I know how long its going to take wich is a challenge wich is why I want to do it now the challenge with that is getting the engine cleared and trans cause I know I can get it cheap but legally is what im worried bout lol

 

fixed

 

i thought of putting a 3.1 v6 out of a corsica lt supercharging it

 

the best way to do awd would be using saab 9-3x parts. the f40 6 speed would bolt up, use all the awd parts and make it all work. its nothing easy, it is very time consuming and would be very costly. if you wanted a v8 awd, well, good luck. it could be done, i dont know what motor/tranny combo you could use that would allow the car to sit at a normal ride height. audi is one choice i guess, so is lexus, but nothing gm is gonna work.

 

http://www.j-body.org/forums/read.ph...8&t=336308&p=1

Northstar in a Cavalier

 

I think that would be cool! I remember talking about this with some buddies not to long ago.

 

after seeing the civette, anything is possible

 

Good way to look at it

 

Fwd Northstar V8 has been done in a cavalier before... not sure how much different it would be for a cobalt. Heres the build thread:

http://www.j-body.org/forums/read.ph...4&t=336308&p=1