An Aveo idea I had..

If only I could weld....I'm dreaming of a V6 powered RWD Aveo. LOL.

I'd go V8 But a Buick 3.8 is a cool little motor with plenty of power for its compact size.

One from a late model turbo regal would be nice. With some welding you could make a rear axle from an old 70's chevy monza work,using the torque arm system to keep the axle in place, the way they did in those cars. The floor will need a little cutting in the tunnel area for the transmission. The cutting and welding would be a massive task, Otherwise, looks like its totally possible.....

I've been messing around on daewootech.com checking to see if a 6speed F40 transmission will mount up to the 1.6L Ecotec aveo engine.

Did this with a 1969 Opel GT... na 3.8 with a Muncie and narrowed Dodge 8-3/4" posi rear end back in 1980. Sure was fast for the street, but re-instated smog laws made it autocross-only for it's final years of use.

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Originally Posted by Wolfman AK907

I've been messing around on daewootech.com checking to see if a 6speed F40 transmission will mount up to the 1.6L Ecotec aveo engine.

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no.. but a F28 six speed will with some work..


http://www.v-tuning.com/F28%20Into%20AstraG.htm

Ah, I've heard the F28 is somewhat of a hard-shifting transmission.

i have never driven one, but that is the needs of going from an F23(which i understand we have) to a F28 six speed...

Yeah, I'm just researching, checking my options.

back on topic. the rwd swap is just that, cut out the tunnel and move the heat box for the tranny, and change out the rear suspension.

one of my next projects is to build a chevette with a complete mazda speed miata drive train in it.

Then take the Mazda Miata and Put a Ford 5.0 in it.

They have a kit for that I think.

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Originally Posted by petrified.rabbit

i have never driven one, but that is the needs of going from an F23(which i understand we have) to a F28 six speed...

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The Aveo uses a D16 manual transmission which is rated for roughly 160 lb-ft of torque. Im probly going to swap my D16 for the D20 my 2.0L is made to go with, that one is rated for around 200 lb-ft.

The F28 is a direct bolt on to the 2.0L, not sure about the 1.6L (I'm pretty sure it would since the D16 bolted right up to the 2.0L), but you need to do the FWD conversion on it, make a custom mount and install digital speed readout. exist3nce did it on his turbo optra.

good info, i got that we have a f23 from another forum. guess not. i would look into more, but for the cost of either the tranny, or a turbo kit, i will just swap in a cobalt ss drivetrain.

True dat.

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Originally Posted by Monzaveo

Then take the Mazda Miata and Put a Ford 5.0 in it.

They have a kit for that I think.

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LS1 Miata master race

I have a 3800 sc motor I would love to do this in my aveo

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