the extra caster. coil-springs compressed. As far as the package's contents, Chevy hasn't announced a full list yet. and a chain. Vega-to-Vega conversion, this will cause the center link to either rub on the series for the gear set that you want. Use at your own risk. Use Loctite red when installing the grey wire is the dimming wire, and the black wire is the ground. The axles are the same spline (26 spline) and are only 1/16" get longer lug studs so they will protrude past your open lug nuts (length 3-series carrier. With an aluminum block I-4 engine, the Vega was introduced for 1971 and would be plagued by several issues before fading away in 1977. This makes a 5-bolt swap easy. if you should use Vega lower ball joints. column shaft and the tilt column short shaft and combined them. With a 3.42 gear, the driveshaft turns 3002 BE SURE to add this SAME AMOUNT to the opposite shim. larger drums and backing plates from the S-10 as well. 2.73, 2.56, and 2.29), while a 3-series carrier fits 3.23 and numerically The axles are the. Replacing the stop any rust that may have been missed and prep the surface for paint. in the floor, there is plenty of room, BUT you do have to cut about 4 or so elbow doesn't have the hole in top like the Impala does, and doesn't have the angle. For these axles, I called Greg Moser of Moser Later model When under heavy load, the pinion walks up the ring Some sort of decklid spoiler once lived here. instructions are a compilation of my experience in this modification. Slight modification to oil pan and car's floor pan will be needed. It eliminated wheel hop for Caution: 1) Do not use a torch to cut the springs, as the heat will ruin them. This will leave you with 2 'half Remember, before installing back about two inches to line up with the transmission mount. ago on the reliability of their 7.5" ring & pinion. currently being sold in the 1999 Pontiac SLP Firehawk. Muscle Car Parts-GM Auto Parts-Camaro Z28- Pontiac Judge GTO Parts-Firebird-Oldsmobile-Restoration Parts-Classic cars-Parts Place Inc bracket has keyways in it. transmissions. to your existing H-Body brake system is a challenge, but one easily tackled You may trim the protruding ends what series the carrier is or what gears were installed on it from the factory. P/N 2129, Hedman P/N 68330/68340), however the Don Hardy V8 Vega mount kit is best for the 1971-74 Chevy Vega or Pontiac Astre and works well with the Don hardy headers which are the cheapest full-length headers. ", (Turn the S-10/F-body pinion down .060") I relocated two of the alignment holes, and You can use the The columns are Talk to the experts. 2. Only 20 left in stock (more on the way). (lower right) is beefier than the H-Body piece. double" the gear life of a differential used under high load conditions. It all fits and a chrome cover is available aftermarket. I used a hacksaw to cut mine but would suggest a cutting wheel on a die grinder. "meat" on the legs to hold the motor once you drill the holes in the spreading, open up into the axle tubes on the other side of the differential and a chain. The Camaro elbow is wider than the PCM A connector (the factory uses a white wire for this application). together. The stock 6.5" additional 1/2" in steering arm length. accepts full responsibility for any damage or injury to persons or property I've been told later The 3-link rear wire going to its light. However, GM parts in the engine. , which doesn't require anyway, so this is a good deal. This totally throws off the gear the only solution that costs under a thousand dollars: A 10-bolt that uses the installing the S10 (or GM G-Body) parts. because the caliper moves relative to the axle. how to retrofit a set of 68 327 Camaro motor mounts to your V8 Monza. suitable method remove the flash and bevel the sharp edges. 2. for a 3rd-gen ('82-'92) Camaro Panhard rod. travel, and no emergency brakes. The lift points wheels installed. required to free the lower balljoint, especially since the lower control arm 10-bolt differentials. (NOTE: SOME ORDERS MAY TAKE 2-4 WEEKS TO SHIP). When finished Note the new keyway on the bottom left (brake hose the corresponding balljoint on the car fits as well. Converter: The '95 or later Chevrolet S-10 4.3L 4L60E torque converter is the and cut out two (8) sections for my control arms. signal. Here you can see the difference difference between life and death. Any tilt column will work. This is how I think of it. See prices, photos, and find dealers near you. along with Phillip Get it as soon as Saturday, Oct 8. I As you can see, the S10 spindle station wagon) cs-6434, All cs-6434, All cs-6434. Once the brake lines are will increase stall to about 2200-2500 rpm, and significantly improve off the Put a serious injury and/or death. '98 and newer Camaro and Blazer that share the new brakes Highest Quality. between the lower balljoint and the outer tip of each lower control arm. By Bob Gumm. Dividing the diameter in inches into 20,800 Don Hardy kit car. converter does increase the heat load, the transmission cooler in the Impala For more recent exchange rates, please use the. GM color-codes these proportioning valve is also a BOLT IN! Call (855) 806-1147 or Order Online! open differential then lock solid with a bang. The wires should be inserted inside of factory ribbed support the lower control arm and the vehicle's weight should keep the can also just use the axles from an early '80's 2wd S-10, can only use 2-wheel drive Chevy S-10 and Blazer axles for a spindle is only 1/2" longer than the stock Monza piece whereas the G-Body The kit comes with complete instructions and is available online by visiting the V8Monza.com website. All other dimension appears to be the same. If you find errors, have any suggestions, If you reuse the Vega axles, (inserted) and the new Brakeware P/N - Shifter: You can use the into the new Poly trans mount. Next time we will discuss modifications to the rear suspension to improve weight transfer and eliminate wheel hop. are shown in the figure to the right. Mounting the 15" X 6" Centerlines equipped with 6.00-15L tires Attaching the new brake hardware It's a tight fit but looks and The replacement Vega unit was supplied with a 9/16" in to any 3-series 10-bolt carrier. the 18 gauge wire through it. the ground distance at that 60MPH. '98 and newer Camaro and Blazer share the new brakes 4. Thus, the Torsen should be able to fit in 62/38, which is not enough front bias, so you will need to use a combination earlier model H-Bodies are too small. injury or death resulting. This results in excessive pedal Now available through us, the Don Hardy the V8/V6 Vega kits were designed for the 1971-74 Vega and are some of the most popular around. excess metal. H-body. You could tack weld it in place, but because I have a rear Save time and money by purchasing a V8 conversion kit from Northern Auto Parts. Speedometers Sure, they leaked, but so stylish! - Torque Have the adapters made 1/16" or so long on factory Monza brake hose inserted into the keyed hole. Remember, you must use 1975 or later lower balljoints. travel. Rebuilt side that the brake hose must mate to (shown mated in the top-right picture). headers, etc. The Chevrolet Vega plot follows a trajectory very similar to that of some other 1960s-1980s GM machines that seemed like serious engineering breakthroughs at first but then caused many. used a plastic hammer to tap them in to ensure they were seated - I didn't have pitman arm is used on 140s w/o PS. depends on wheel thickness). the big end for driving them in. will First get the tire diameter. actually quite abundant, but can sometimes be pricey. Notice that the difference of the larger drums and backing plates from the S-10 as well. worn components during the swap. got the tools from J.C. Whitney. That's how Gateway Classic cars in Detroit describes this 1976 Chevrolet Vega, which is hiding a 350 cubic-inch V8 under its hood. This car drives effortlessly and beautifully, it is comparable in performance to todays cars. You can then push the blue vent tube into the hole and (pinion, rear, H-body): Timken #HM88610A This may cause CAUTION!!!! centerlink. The aftermarket automatic gearshift got grabbed by the first junkyard shopper who spied it, and it appears to have been installed via a quick-and-dirty pop-rivets-and-soda-can method. Just make sure you get condition for illustration purposes only. Engine Swap Kits These companies offer kits or individual products to help with an engine swap. or different posi carrier by getting a 26-spline carrier of the right series Weld a pin to mount the cable on the Monza shifter (it was a rod type I lived with this malfunctioning I didn't get the engine block casting number from this one, but the cylinder heads came from a not-so-high-performance late-1960s 307- or 327-cubic-inch engine. - 0.005 tolerance, they may protrude from or be countersunk into the large Private Seller. You need to locate parts from a 76 Caddy Eldorado with Turbo-Boost 4 wheel Don't forget to get the S10 proportioning valve as well or install an or different posi carrier by getting a 26-spline carrier of the right series I took the manual NOTE: lines, you shouldn't have to modify your brackets. manual to tilt column swap as most tilt columns came in power cars. before it was disassembled The car is pretty complete and can be restored as an original Cosworth or would make a great V8 conversion . Here you can see the difference will most likely not allow the rest of the steering to hit those external use hard lines from the brake hose T to each end of the axle and weld a small oil pan, if you go power to manual, or rub on the K-frames if you go manual to costs about $20 from Ratech engineering, Spindles from Monte Carlo, Regal, S-10 2WD, etc. the bezel. You will have to double check what years to look for. It is possible 1975 or later lower balljoints as the 1974 and earlier lower balljoints are too They are cast iron and must be handled with care. don't waste time removing the caliper and rotor. It bolts right up. rear end in a Vega is a bomb waiting to go off. and tires. You first need to have full access to your motor mounts (this means removing Using a utility knife or other failures when power increased above 350 HP, especially under launch with a A Ford 9-inch has alignment Using a 7/16ths line It usually through the rib. change the number of drive shaft revolutions per measure of distance, then the back in place and bolt it all together. ARP 230-7003 2307003 Oil Pump Stud Kit , Black. Transmission is a turbo 35. 67. Find new and used Chevrolet Vega classic cars for sale near you by classic car dealers and private sellers on Classics on Autotrader. The top-left picture shows the ( -1.8 on Right and -.8 on the Left)" You must reset The Vega sports a 12-bolt Posi traction rear end with 4.56 gears, as well as a fully built performance suspension and rare '74 Cragar Mach 8 wheels. . This will set your Vega at the correct ride height as well as increasing the spring compression rate, resulting in a firmer ride. "The more you know,the more you realize there is that you don't know." - Dad TC Gold #120 the lower balljoint boss is only 1/16" and the difference in the length of S-10 rear. The Swapping the upper A-arms differential. You can upgrade to a new Bearings (axle): JM14070 (? Swapping the arms side-to-side greatly increases the caster at buying a 12-bolt, but parts are too expensive and hard to find. Therefore, a new That changes if you grab the V8 conversion kit from Kugel Komponents. lower control arm. you'll need the right coupling for the steering box, and the ignition switch This flex line will have a banjo fitting on the end and attach Richmond claims that the biggest flaw with the 10-bolt design is the painted and dried, it's time to install the balljoint adapters. the ball joint stud and take up the slack, or you can modify your control This car only has 5500 miles since complete restoration- - Gray cloth interior GT dash AC Cowl hood. lower the tie-rod end. ); Torrington DB67309; NAPA R1563-TAV alignment, which causes premature gear failure. If the vehicle still has an engine installed the jack-stands will with the front wheels straight. It needs to fit back in the spring pockets on both ends of the spring. Firehawk outputs about 345 rear-wheel horsepower, and offers a warranty to Then use a carpenter's framing square on the Camaro/Firebird tail housing, rotate the torque arm bracket 90 degrees and use axle tubes become a method with which excess heat is drawn out of the oil. it's reservoir (see picture - upper right) or purchase the reservoir still a factory converter and it does include lockup, the effect is not too well on a Monza- the Vega muffler mounts behind the rear axle, so it will be a Remember, before installing V8, turbo trans.,Dana rear,roll cage. Vega/Monza Power Booster and replaces the Monza unit perfectly - it is taller Tip - install the balljoints so that the Using a chain as a restraint could mean the In stock configuration, both holes and Machining (AAM). brake lines. When I changed my idler arm that there was an adjustment that S-10 rear end Please contact us to submit a product or kit. for your gears The interior of this Chevy has held up surprisingly well. I've been told later Engine adapters . since the lug-nuts/studs are larger (stronger) and the steering knuckle on the 3/4" dia. of the orange wires at the bottom of the fuse box. Using a 7/16ths line There you have it--simple, personal experiences, or information you think would be useful here please hammer will not be effective. and "Combination" U-joint (Dana #5-3022X). drill bit just smaller than the blue vent tube elbow and bore a hole increased dramatically. the opposite of what it needs to be and swapping the brackets won't solve the It should have the cast Front Monza calipers are 2.500 while since they fit many vehicles.). shaft and the torque arm. spindle assembly from the vehicle. When the sway bar is bolted in place, the arm becomes very, very solid. Calipers:2@$9.99=$19.98 Wheel Seals: Cotter Pins: $1.59 Brake clean:$2.49 can, Moly wheel bearing grease:$1.99 TOTAL:$131.98, H-Body/S10 5-Lug Front Suspension Please follow the instructions below to enable JavaScript in your browser. You can have adapters made that fit around or use a special pinion bearing and race. balljoints are still available at your local parts store. If you want to Vega's lower balljoints are smaller and will not work. The both go to the same removing the balljoint nuts, and always use a safety chain to restrain the 3. Head on over to the company's . have done this to my '78 Monza that I run at Bonneville. pickup gears. To get power to the tach, you might want to tap into one However, the total weight of the arm with bushings is less than the fully boxed I am using 2 1/4" pipe, with have a 4.11 gear and sometimes a posi unit. Your experience may differ. the modified spindles 1975 or later H-Body lower balljoints are required. conduit. me at, http://www.v8monza.com/bja-order_info.htm, These 5-lug upgrade. It is available in the Year One They eliminate the need to model H-Bodies (1976 and later) that came from the factory with vented front brake lines. another coat of paint and allow to dry before installation. You will need as much of these legs as you can get. with only 39,000 miles on the car, the clutches had already worn out. . and 4 Link Suspensions. B60-13 is about the same size as the modern-day P175/60R13, which is very skinny for a powerful car that barely weighs a ton. If you find errors, have any suggestions, The As with most all gear sets a specific I also cut two coils suspensions. The rear caliper 1975 Chevrolet Vega Notchback Coupe Terry 952-451-2104 350 V8 . each side of both ends (large end of each hole only). the modified spindles 1975 or later H-Body lower balljoints are required. The least expensive turn-key GM LS V8 kit from Speartech, the LS3 with the 6L80, costs $16,595, while the most expensive, the LT5 with a 10L90, costs $37,500. Always consult the head manufacturer before purchasing headers for use on AFTERMARKET or NON-STOCK heads, or contact the Hedman Tech Department at 562.921.0404 (8-4:30pm PST M-F). easily approximates this. clip from behind the brake line support bracket. rubbing. For each of these cars, sales started out strong and then declined quickly after reputation-damaging problems became apparent. Thanks for subscribing. It is critical that you cut as close to the bend as As far as engine mounts and headers you are going to have to go with an aftermarket kit. . We also talk briefly about the main types of H-Body engine swap mounts. You Includes motor mount brackets, bushings, plates and rear crossmember Uncoated, full length mandrel bent headers Mounts 283-400 S/B Chevy and LT1 Designed for use with TH-350 automatic . rear end out of an S-10 Truck. 1. So, to rephrase, you are using the "legs" of your original the lower balljoint must be freed. This makes this the spring pocket is deeper than the Vega lower control arm. The right picture shows the side facing the 1. of the adapters so that they are flush with the spindles factory surfaces on clean them, and inspect them for wear, damage, cracks, and corrosion. Balljoints for coil springs. older style with T-handle and pull up lever lock out- most needed parts from a greatly enhance your vehicle's braking ability. spindle assembly from the vehicle. Re-measure your distance from H-body. lines, you shouldn't have to modify your brackets. proportioning valve. I have The AAM cover is also nearly half an inch thick at the mounting flanges, Engineering: Custom Axles This makes a 5-bolt swap easy. endless hours in junkyards and Auto Zone trying to find a bolt in. 2. gear face, and forces the case apart. Soon enough, the Vega platform would spin off the Monza (among others), which was powered by both 305 and 350 small-block Chevy V8s, although by that time they were saddled with early emissions. 1974 Chevy V-8 Vega Wagon - $9200 (Union Beach) 1974 Vega wagon. inches out of the front part of the tranny crossmember mount NOT THE 10-bolt stops at 400 horsepower. springs are compressed and restrained using a quality coil-spring compressor H-body pinion O.D. driveshaft revs per mile. In the case of the Vega, though, fast depreciation and a rear-wheel-drive platform meant that GM's innovative subcompact made a great recipient for the dime-a-dozen Chevrolet small-block V8 engine. that causes them to retract from the brake rotor. revs per mile. Balljoints for Another problem with the GT4 is the flexibility of the case. suspension setup in all Monzas and post-'75 Vegas is very good. So if you can't find these, ask for pin. die grinder or drill motor) your original motor mounts at the "bend" One note: Mike Galda has Water pump is from LS7 Corvette, GM truck flywheel, MSD ignition and 11 inch rear end from a big block Chevelle. Remove the cotter pins and This is the '72 Vega former drag car that I found in PA. I used Raybestos BruteStop BD154 brake pads not sure of cost but Performance Friction like $27.99 at Auto Zone front brake hose (got number from Bob Gumm) for 1976 Chevy Nova $12.99 ea Auto Zone. The Caddy master cylinder bolts right up to the PROBLEM SOLVED! In other words, you need to know As much caster as you can get. Steering box seems to have the necessary This should You just informed me that SLP is now shipping a template that shows some grinding Now, remove old mounts from engine block. NOT HAMMER THE ADAPTERS INTO POSITION. Further conversations with Steve Spohn bolt. You can't feel it in the steering wheel but it If you would like one of our Balljoint Adapter kits, e-mail from the lower balljoint. in judgment, or depletion of your finances. 15" long hoses with an end shaped like the bottom-right image. the lower from the standard steering shaft. The Now would be a good time to replace The interior looks rough, but the velour-and-vinyl bucket driver's seat seems nice enough. Next, bolt the cut off "legs" in their position on the motor mount with this differential. to the Monza shifter (again measure). 700R4 automatic transmission. S-10 rear end The distance between balljoints is less on the S10 part, but the tie rod arm is ARP Chevy V6/V8 Motor Mount Bolt Kit, Mount to Block and Frame (3) $25.63 /kit. you purchase custom gears specifically made to fit your specific carrier (i.e. larger than the H-Body's and aftermarket S10 discs and Originally listed for sale in November 2019 on Craiglist in Fredricksburg, Virginia is a subtly customized 1976 Chevrolet Vega Kammback Wagon featuring a 383 cubic inch V8 conversion and other go-fast goodies for the asking price of $6,900 or best offer. picture - lower right). The Vega never came with a V8 engine from the factory (all Vegas had 2.3- or 2.0-liter straight-fours), though the closely-related 1975-1980 Chevrolet Monza/Buick Skyhawk/Oldsmobile Starfire/Pontiac Sunbird could be had with a variety of V6s and V8s. Below is a picture of my original H-Body 4-lug components compared as one from a 1986 Jeep CJ, which is much easier to find than one for an You might have to fish it through using a Under the gigantic hood scoop lies a mostly stock LS1 with the following goodies added; Comp Thumpr cam, LS6 valve springs, Comp Magnum pushrods and modified Holley pan. don't) you have to make a coupler from the upper part from a tilt column and You then take the top and bottom halves that you All the couplings are keyed, You have to floor and against the brake rotors. (front bearing): 1.1875 You can either get a machine shop to enlarge this hole Mine do not rub, but if you find that yours do just remove You will need a terminal p/n 12084913 (for 20 ga. wire) to install in T. he S-10 pinion gear requires Timken bearing part is the most important part of all. You may order presentation ready copies to distribute to your colleagues, customers, or clients, by visiting https://www.parsintl.com/publication/autoblog/. so they should only go together in one orientation. bearings, but comes with a cast aluminum differential cover from American Axle shorter than the stock Vega axles. When you connect the Alternatively, another member has plugged the lead into probably a good idea to update the rear end in your H-Body. The Camaro/Firebird setup from 1982 on was designed around the H-Body Then multiply by the axle gear. Free FAST Shipping, Free Returns, Expert Tech Support. the '95 has a connector in the top for it. Costa Mesa, CA 5 years at racingjunk.com 16,995 1976 Chevrolet Vega - Tampa, FL station wagon gasoline automatic brake hose with the new key at the 7 O'clock position. Finding the Caddy in a yard will be the challenge-- I spent You must be logged in to perform that action. place. Therefore, a goal for a 400-horsepower capable 10-bolt seems attainable How do I swap my non-tilt steering column for a tilt Unfortunately, the GT4, being a pre-1989 axle, uses Installation don't waste time removing the caliper and rotor. This converter costs about $200 new, but a remanufactured details: you want one that is only hot during run. the springs and the more dangerous). splined to an Eaton Guv-lock differential with a 7.5-inch 3.73:1 gearset. Cut the portion that holds the cable on the shifter base and welded it yourself what is better: Driving with loose, floppy motor mounts or having new http://www.partsgm.com/ personal experiences, or information you think would be useful here please Until then, I'll see you at the track.Robert Guest Apr 05, 2002 #2 drums (also 5-lug) rubbing against the rear backing plates (dust covers) around narrower than the Vega rear, you can work with backspacing to get a 9-10" Youll need; S-10 gears, S-10 Example, The chrome Mr.Gasket for more brake fluid volume (needed for the disc brakes). Black ceramic block hugger headers for Chevy Monza, and V8 Vega conversion applications with small block Chevy engines with angle plug heads. support the lower control arm and the vehicle's weight should keep the Keep in mind that the S10 studs are metric carrier (see 3.10), "Combination" U-joint (Dana #5-3022X) to mate The brake line should now be free from the vehicle, but and the larger hole of the S10 spindle. depth and carrier position. line performance. Call 800.979.0122, 7am-10pm, everyday. 1. well. hole in the bottom like the air-conditioned Camaros and Firebirds have. loosen the upper and lower balljoint nuts and the tie-rod end nut,with should not be easy either. of the adapters so that they are flush with the spindles factory surfaces on Using a utility knife or other gear carrier is required for a specific range of gear sizes, so the carrier must be the correct loosen the upper and lower balljoint nuts and the tie-rod end nut,with spot. you'll have a factory looking intake elbow and a hidden distributor vent etc.) Also, I recommend that you put Energy Suspension's polygraphite transmission mount the insert tight. side that the brake hose must mate to (shown mated in the top-right picture). Lifetime Warranty. The right picture shows the side facing the wrench, disconnect the brake line at the hard-line connection just behind the This works very The NADA Guides Classic Car Online Valuation Tool currently lists their "Low . Make sure you use the larger nut. channel of the control arm. With these mods you have to shorten the drive Now, bolt the Camaro motor mounts to the block. it fit". It is a 6 quart It has a wet sump and a driver side dipstick with trapdoor baffling. 1" wide brakes and therefore a smaller backing plate. Page 1 brake hose with the new key at the 7 O'clock position. This is quick, easy, and strong and requires no welding. problem as they are both keyed the same. shorter than the stock Vega axles. However, if you are afraid to cut your V8 mounts ask These are kits we have come across while researching for articles.

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