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ALLKAR
08-01-2006, 06:26 PM
How about this? C6 Z06 drivetrain and suspension. Stretched the wheelbase forward about 5"
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restomodbird69
08-01-2006, 06:29 PM
i think ot is cool but it will be lots of work.
formula
08-01-2006, 07:11 PM
cool...but how? Where would the engine sit so you could connect it to the transaxle?
ALLKAR
08-01-2006, 07:33 PM
cool...but how? Where would the engine sit so you could connect it to the transaxle?

Excuse the freehand art, but like this.
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ilovefirstgens
08-01-2006, 08:04 PM
Excuse the freehand art, but like this.
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Well you may wana give it a bit more thought than that, also aside from width, the brakes, i believe some gusseting in the spindles, bolt pattern, and some coolers c6z suspension is the same as a c5 which is no doubt cheaper so id start there.

With all the work that would be needed you may as well start with a hollowed out shell and build it up from there...
formula
08-01-2006, 08:09 PM
oh, I was thinking you were thinking of keeping it rear engined. nevermind.
ALLKAR
08-01-2006, 08:37 PM
Well you may wana give it a bit more thought than that, also aside from width, the brakes, i believe some gusseting in the spindles, bolt pattern, and some coolers c6z suspension is the same as a c5 which is no doubt cheaper so id start there.

With all the work that would be needed you may as well start with a hollowed out shell and build it up from there...

What?? You don't think it will bolt in.:doh:

Something like this. (pic is not mine)
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It's just an idea. If I had nothing but time & $$$$
PairOf69's
08-02-2006, 08:03 AM
I say go for it:headbang: the power to weight ratio would be insane!
Kenova
08-05-2006, 06:11 PM
Looks good. Try raising the wheel openings and inch or so and ever so slightly flare the openings.
I've seen a few Corvairs that have been dropped onto '80s A/G chassis. They even use the A/G firewall and floor.
Ken
StRacerDuke
08-05-2006, 07:13 PM
That would be sweet!
Speaking of power to weight ratio, I've been kicking around the idea of stripping down a mini and making a full frame to house the suspension, motor, & trans off of a STI or Evo8. I think it could be one hellofa daily driver...
79_GBody
08-06-2006, 04:18 PM
Talk about sleeper... :eek: