MonteMan Posted September 27, 2004 Report Posted September 27, 2004 I own a 1996 Monte Carlo. I am wanting to do something kind of original with it. i was wonderin if it is possible to convert it to rear wheel drive. I was told by car enthusiasts in my town that i could possibly set it on a different Chassis. What serious modifications am i looking at if it is even possible? Quote
White93z34 Posted September 27, 2004 Report Posted September 27, 2004 oh its posasable, but a few questions. 1. WHY? if you want to go fast for cheep theres always the L67 route 2. do you have proper facilitys? because if you do its a assload of custom fabrication you gotta change around almost everyhting around, Quote
jeremy Posted September 27, 2004 Report Posted September 27, 2004 I own a 1996 Monte Carlo. I am wanting to do something kind of original with it. i was wonderin if it is possible to convert it to rear wheel drive. I was told by car enthusiasts in my town that i could possibly set it on a different Chassis. What serious modifications am i looking at if it is even possible? gotta love newbies... :bonk: :bonk: :bonk: :bonk: Quote
manitcor Posted September 27, 2004 Report Posted September 27, 2004 sure its possible I did it just this past weekend and I put a ford engine in with a honda transmission, man its a beast Did it all in my backyard under the shade of the ol oak tree Quote
Robby1870 Posted September 27, 2004 Report Posted September 27, 2004 A different chassis.......more like a whole new car. Ws are unibodies....the car is the chassis Quote
manitcor Posted September 27, 2004 Report Posted September 27, 2004 A different chassis.......more like a whole new car. Ws are unibodies....the car is the chassis nahh, in reality its been done a few times but by well funded parties. Modfications to the body include the hump for the lateral transmission and flared fenders to accomdate the rear end. The is certainly room in the engine bay for it. Of course now that its been proven that an LS1 can be installed transversely on a 4t65 transmission I would find that a much more impressive project for someone to do in thier garage Quote
Robby1870 Posted September 27, 2004 Report Posted September 27, 2004 I know it can be done, but realisticly, under a budget, which most people on this site are, its not worth it. Just buy a RWD Monte from the 80s Quote
Intimidatorz34 Posted September 28, 2004 Report Posted September 28, 2004 Just buy a late model racecar, swap interiors and headlights, and put on some street tires. Quote
EurosportZ34 Posted September 28, 2004 Report Posted September 28, 2004 i got the answer for all your problems....swap in a 3.4 DOHC V6 Quote
manitcor Posted September 28, 2004 Report Posted September 28, 2004 i got the answer for all your problems....swap in a 3.4 DOHC V6 Quote
brianteel Posted October 4, 2004 Report Posted October 4, 2004 from what i understand the corvette or CTS independ rear bolts up pretty close. you will still have to modify a bit...... there are a few in the works now i am sure once they are done they will show pics and everything Quote
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