Attention all AWD G-Body fans!!!

G_Body_Man wrote:

novaderrik wrote: without clicking on the link, i'll guess that it's the same awd Cutlass that makes the rounds on teh internets every few months or so? did he finally come clean on the drivetrain? he used to be pretty secretive about it, but it looks like Trailblazer stuff to me..

He says he used a mix of Trailblazer SS and Olds Bravada bits.

behind a 4L80e according to the credits.

I want to build a challenge car version of this

All you need is a G-body (not hard to find) A massive turbo (also not hard to find), A 350 (definitely not hard to find), and the AWD system from an AssVan, and you're set!

And a 4l80, the most expensive part.

So cool though

In reply to chiodos: You don't need to use an LS motor, or even a 4L80E. A boosted L98 would be ridiculously fast without breaking the budget.

I’m thinking turbo L67 with a 700-R4 transmission in a Buick Regal with GTA wheels. LS would probably be faster and easier but whatever.

That would be cooler with an Olds engine.

THERE I SAID IT. /uppity purist

In reply to Richard Nixon:

307 or 455?

Or a 350.

In reply to Richard Nixon:

I keep forgetting Olds made a 350. I have a Chevrolet 305 in my Cutlass.

I'd love to see that treatment on a Grand National with the 3.8 myself.

In reply to G_Body_Man:

An LG4? Really? Canadian car?

Richard Nixon wrote: In reply to G_Body_Man: An LG4? Really? Canadian car?

My 78 442 had a Chevy 305 and a factory 4 speed. USDM.

Is that hardwood flooring in his garage?

In reply to Junkyard_Dog:

Yeah, GM got in trouble for that when consumers found out.

I recall something about the front end parts in the Bravadas being more desirable, but I don't know the differences to know why.

Now rally it into a tree... Wonder what the F/R bias is on that and system....

Trackmouse wrote: Now rally it into a tree... Wonder what the F/R bias is on that and system....

Find out the transfer case model number and you'll have your answer.

"It is a torque-bias system that detects low traction at one axle and directs more torque to the other when needed – it is capable of changing the normal 67-percent rear-axle torque bias up to 45/55 (front/rear) or 25/75 (front/rear), depending on the road conditions."

That's most likely true of this cars bias.

In reply to xflowgolf:

IIRC, when Lingenfelter built the awd turbo lsx Sonoma, the bravada system was deemed as close to what the SY/TY setup was that could be found easily in the early 2000's.

PseudoSport wrote: I’m thinking turbo L67 with a 700-R4 transmission in a Buick Regal with GTA wheels. LS would probably be faster and easier but whatever.

We've been talking about doing this since sitting in study hall in High School. Let's make it happen.

I like the L67 idea. Either that or a gnarly turbo 4.3 (like a Sy/Ty) would be interesting.

the only thing i'd do diferent would be a different trans crossmember: those stock G body parts are flimsy, you can see them bend down when you set the weight of the trans on them... add in a couple hundred pounds of transfer case and a metric berkeleyton of power, and there's gotta be some bouncing going on there at WFO..

Richard Nixon wrote: In reply to G_Body_Man: An LG4? Really? Canadian car?

Yup, CDM, yo!