AWD swap from a V50?

[Primergy]

No, I am not planning to do this, prices for parts would prohibit it. So this is just a theoretical question.

Some Ford C1 platform cars came with a factory AWD option, available in the US - for example the Volvo V50.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_C1_platform
Without major fabrication, using available parts, could one adapt the AWD system to a Mazda5?

If I find time this WE, I will do some research. A few years from now, this could be a fun project.

 

[75aces]

No, I am not planning to do this, prices for parts would prohibit it. So this is just a theoretical question.

Some Ford C1 platform cars came with a factory AWD option, available in the US - for example the Volvo V50.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_C1_platform
Without major fabrication, using available parts, could one adapt the AWD system to a Mazda5?

If I find time this WE, I will do some research. A few years from now, this could be a fun project.

Theoretically, yes it's possible. The major hurdle is the axle. Since your donor is a Volvo, there most likely fab involved. If you find a premacy or Nissan version, there might be fab involved but less than a Volvo.

 

[Silentnoise713]

No, I am not planning to do this, prices for parts would prohibit it. So this is just a theoretical question.

Some Ford C1 platform cars came with a factory AWD option, available in the US - for example the Volvo V50.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_C1_platform
Without major fabrication, using available parts, could one adapt the AWD system to a Mazda5?

If I find time this WE, I will do some research. A few years from now, this could be a fun project.

interesting thought. I'd bet it is mostly drop-in with minir mod bc the Japanese Primacy (our Mazda5) has the AWD option.

But I would recommend looking into the mechanical details of the AWD system to determine if it is a good system to invest in. Couple this with the C-Max hybrid drivetrain, that would be a cool mash up, IMO. Fuel efficient, sliding door, AWD. If going this far, looking to power sliding doors (system is avail. overseats), and rip Ford's foot activate power lift gate.

 

[Secondtyme]

Agreed, the hardest part to engineer/fab would be the rear axle & suspension. I rather doubt that the existing trailing arm and lateral link set up could be made to work with a CV joint. You would need a semi drop in rear suspension/subframe from a similar sized car. Check out the VW guys who have added a Synchro AWD system to a FWD Golf and you will get the idea. Maybe cut up a wrecked CX5 ?

 

[thaxman]

Is it the 2nd gen Euro Focus RS or ST that was AWD? I think its the ST. That would probably be the most suitable donor.

 

[Secondtyme]

Or a JDM AWD Premacy, but I have no idea if the rear sub-assembly would be a bolt in affair...