What Have You Done To Your Cobalt Today?
11-24-2013, 09:48 PM
#4726
Drove to Port Perry Canada, where Powell's shop is. Swapped FE1 control arms with shot CABs to FE5 control arms with both sets of Powell's cabs. Please note, don't over torque any bolts they break...
Also had a rear LNF transmission mount installed and a front F23 rotated mount.
I can notice a bit more vibrations, especially at first but after the 160 mile trip home their already not as bad.
Picked up a composite black valve cover, never seen anything like it before.
It's amazing how much John knows about this platform not to mention the many parts he supplies that you don't normally see. Definitely going to be seeing his shop again over the next spring/summer, hopefully with the first Quaife F23 LSD cobalt.
Also had a rear LNF transmission mount installed and a front F23 rotated mount.
I can notice a bit more vibrations, especially at first but after the 160 mile trip home their already not as bad.
Picked up a composite black valve cover, never seen anything like it before.
It's amazing how much John knows about this platform not to mention the many parts he supplies that you don't normally see. Definitely going to be seeing his shop again over the next spring/summer, hopefully with the first Quaife F23 LSD cobalt.
the f23 quaife deal is intriguing.
11-24-2013, 09:54 PM
#4727
Final Drive 1 2 3 4 5 R
3.84 3.58 2.02 1.35 0.98 0.69 3.31
2005–2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
2009-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt (economy package 3.63:1 FDR is RPO FY1)
2005–2007 Pontiac G5
2003–2007 Saturn Ion
Opel Corsa
Opel Astra
2000–2002 Opel Vectra B
Opel Combo
Opel Zafira
Opel Tigra
Opel Speedster
Saturn L-series
Chevrolet Malibu
Final Drive 1 2 3 4 5 R
4.17 3.58 2.02 1.35 0.98 0.69 3.31
2005–2007 Chevrolet HHR
2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR is 3.95:1 FDR
MG3[edit]
RPO code MG3 is rated for heavier vehicles with a maximum GVWR of 2,030 kilograms (4,475 lb).[citation needed]
Applications
Final Drive 1 2 3 4 5 R
4.41 3.58 2.02 1.35 0.98 0.81 3.31
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230689270838...84.m1423.l2649
so maybe i build one up if the core is cheap it becomes a viable option. then it needs an install package for an ss. but for you andrew its plug and play
3.84 3.58 2.02 1.35 0.98 0.69 3.31
2005–2007 Chevrolet Cobalt
2009-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt (economy package 3.63:1 FDR is RPO FY1)
2005–2007 Pontiac G5
2003–2007 Saturn Ion
Opel Corsa
Opel Astra
2000–2002 Opel Vectra B
Opel Combo
Opel Zafira
Opel Tigra
Opel Speedster
Saturn L-series
Chevrolet Malibu
Final Drive 1 2 3 4 5 R
4.17 3.58 2.02 1.35 0.98 0.69 3.31
2005–2007 Chevrolet HHR
2009-2010 Chevrolet HHR is 3.95:1 FDR
MG3[edit]
RPO code MG3 is rated for heavier vehicles with a maximum GVWR of 2,030 kilograms (4,475 lb).[citation needed]
Applications
Final Drive 1 2 3 4 5 R
4.41 3.58 2.02 1.35 0.98 0.81 3.31
http://www.ebay.com/itm/230689270838...84.m1423.l2649
so maybe i build one up if the core is cheap it becomes a viable option. then it needs an install package for an ss. but for you andrew its plug and play
Last edited by Powell Race Parts; 11-24-2013 at 10:21 PM.
11-24-2013, 10:23 PM
#4729
I will pick up a vue core in buffuffalo next trip perhaps . the quaifes are on the shelf. it will take about 600 bux to open it and look at then figure out what parts to recondtion. the 1200 dollar quaife with shipping will be the ball buster. pm or text me as i work it out thats a december project along with the web site...
11-24-2013, 10:44 PM
#4731
i have a couple of customers interested in f23 set ups, the quaife makes it all worthwhile, and for sure its no rush. I have to prove the concept first. INFE on here with Paul - G85blackSS- are putting an f23 in his turbo SS because the cores are so cheap he says 300. Thats a good starting point depending on how much work has to be done. If they are harvested cores out of a 140 hp n/a car, the gears should be nicely polished and ready to use...
thank you
11-27-2013, 10:08 PM
#4744
Replaced upper timing chain tensioner, reinstalled valve cover, reinstalled front cover after getting all the broken pieces out and am currently putting her all back together.
This fix was not possible without the help from Slitterell so thanks out to him!
This fix was not possible without the help from Slitterell so thanks out to him!
11-28-2013, 12:58 AM
#4745
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Gotta show some respect for the classic nostalgia of the Chevrolet logo
I just got my LSJ front end repaired and winter tires and rims are on now. Picking her up tomorrow morning.
I just got my LSJ front end repaired and winter tires and rims are on now. Picking her up tomorrow morning.
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