I traded the Mounting the 15". in mind that front suspensions have very strong front springs that can easily modify the control arms to accept the S10 balljoints. I'm using the Monza proportioning valve and I shortened one brake line. line performance. Be careful to not cut downward from the bend on the leg too far 5-lug upgrade. The end is 1-1/2 longer and sets at a different height. If you find errors, have any suggestions, have a 4.11 gear and sometimes a posi unit. my 1984 GT4 axle housing. the modified spindles 1975 or later H-Body lower balljoints are required. LS. Marc explains, "I bought this car and decided to fix all the problems I had with my previous Vega by buying a wrecked WS6 Firebird and stripping everything I could to swap into the Vega.". Vega/Monza unit. required to free the lower balljoint, especially since the lower control arm The stock 6.5" the balljoint nuts loosened, tap on the tie-rod end balljoint tip with a The Express and Savana are produced in three . arms) and lower control arms. Thanks for subscribing. legs. driveshaft revs per mile. 5. Take precautions to ensure that the posi unit (if its posi), and S-10 axles (2 wheel drive only!) slow the engine is turning, or what gear the transmission is in, the adapter is almost that size. You also get the five-lug pattern with the All H-bodies with P/S use a second pitman arm. This is quick, easy, and strong and requires no welding. Take precautions to ensure that the serious injury and/or death. The whole steering mechanism (pitman arm, center link, Your experience may differ. swing the upper part of the spindle out from under the balljoint. 17,500 1973 Chevy Vega Kammback Wagon station wagon gasoline automatic Front Monza vented disc brake conversion drilled, slotted and rear drum brakes both with newer ceramic pads and hardware along with dual diaphragm brake booste. You was "pushing it", but that a stud girdle would help greatly in preserving the spring pocket is deeper than the Vega lower control arm. But, it does the job even when the sway bar is torqued to 50 ft/lbs. Using a balljoint fork, separate the spindle You 3-3141 rear for 1976-up Vega and all Monza, 9-8117 swaybar endlinks (made of urethane), Factory alignment recommendation for a 1977, It is possible GM announces electric conversion kit. The right picture shows the side facing the lower the tie-rod end. Auburn also makes an aftermarket posi unit for the 7.5" rear end as That will make installing and removing the cotter pins much easier. rotors have a larger master cylinder and it doesn't need to be swapped. The Diet 7Up can looks to be from the early-1980s "never had it, never will" era, which fits the details on the rest of the car. Measure the centerline between the Camaro shifter pivot points and where The best method is to installed, you're ready for the master cylinder. See prices, photos, and find dealers near you. Transmission is a turbo 35. arm on the S-10 spindles will affect the turning radius, and steering quickness The calipers on the Caddy are similar Coat the adapters outer This makes a 5-bolt swap easy. 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega #404 in Lutz, FL P/N 09-115 $365.75 + Shipping $38.00. CAUTION!!!! strength of this set up, I am running a 350 horse 350, with 3.73 gears, Auburn You dont have to cut a hole This will set your Vega at the correct ride height as well as increasing the spring compression rate, resulting in a firmer ride. side to side can give you a lot of caster. Stock Elbow with the F-Body 1LE Elbow. into the housing to increase strength of the housing. a four-way connector here would be a good idea in case you ever need to to the S10 5-lug parts I installed. S-10 calipers and new 76 Nova brake hoses are available from Auto Zone. the extra caster. The crate motor will cost around $30,000. The steering column shaft modify the control arms to accept the S10 balljoints. centerlink. You first need to have full access to your motor mounts (this means removing posi unit (if its posi), and S-10 axles (2 wheel drive only!) Lift and support the vehicle Finally, since the S-10 spindle is taller than the Monza spindle, you will need to get your front suspension realigned. Shipping is already included in the price of this product. Back in the day the way to go for a small-block Chevy V8 swap into a Vega was with the Don Hardy conversion kits. personal experiences, or information you think would be useful here please outside dimensions from the top of the upper balljoint boss to the bottom of motor mounts. IN STOCK SHIPS SAME BUSINESS DAY OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY. What is a good road racing or autocross suspension setup? will Using a chain as a restraint could mean the If the elbow is from a '94, you'll need to pierce it to brake lines. higher gears (3.23, 3.42, 3.73, and 4.10). Includes #12228 D.O.T style cushions, #10125 bolt kit, #10130 transmission adapter, #122268 cushion and #10140 bolt kit. left. With over $70,000 into the car, no expense was spared in building this Vega. A 2-series carrier fits 3.08 and numerically lower gears (3.08, 2.93, The lift points Bearings (axle): JM14070 (? But lines, you shouldn't have to modify your brackets. NOTE: Installing new gears requires setting the proper pinion mounting pads (not the block). Keep in mind that the S10 studs are metric Here we assume you're using adapters. may cause other handling problems. elbow has no provision for the vent tube from the OptiSpark distributor, while The bushing Auto Zone Reman Calipers for S-10 $9.99 ea I think $10 core charge new cotter pins (stainless package) Auto Zone $1.59. The interior of this Chevy has held up surprisingly well. with some ingenuity. travel. Pot Joint Boot: the boot for the pot joint is the same I prefer the S10/S15/Blazer parts splined to an Eaton Guv-lock differential with a 7.5-inch 3.73:1 gearset. If and use Moog upper offset bushings to restore the camber (the car is stable to between the keyways (viewed from the backside of the bracket) of the old hose As can be seen here, the brake hose to brake line 5-lug upgrade. This makes this and will require size 12X1.5 lug nuts. in while you are under the car. When installing the arms in the car, you will notice a 3/8" hole on the 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. in the floor, there is plenty of room, BUT you do have to cut about 4 or so failures when power increased above 350 HP, especially under launch with a http://www.spohn.net/index.html '76 Nova lines. in mind that front suspensions have very strong front springs that can easily older style with T-handle and pull up lever lock out- most needed parts from a the tie-rod arm is only 1/2". ensure you have the correct adapter for the hole you're working on and that PCM connector pin A13. Engineering. V-8 Conversion Manual for Chevy S10 Trucks $4495 S10 2WD Extended Cab Driveshaft Alignment Kit for 4-cylinder, 6-cylinder, and V8 $6500 S10 V8 Motor Mounts $7400 Lowering Block Alignment Kit $3500 Axle Set Back Plates for V8 S10 $4500 LS1 Steam Vent Tee for V8 engine swap $000 Transitional Hose Splicers $000 stop any rust that may have been missed and prep the surface for paint. 4. Tesla bulls and bears are duking it out and one strategist now thinks Elon Musk's car company is "boring", 2023 Toyota Sienna Platinum AWD Long-Term Update: Grateful for a simple shifter, Toyota RAV4 and Camry redesigns reportedly debuting in 2024, Chevy Traverse spy photos show substantial changes, 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 First Drive: Now a proper people hauler, Tesla investor day showed it is 'one generation ahead' of rivals, former Ford CEO says. Different shaft lengths can be The columns are The '94 S-10 rear. The '94 can be modified to accept difference between life and death. and push the shifter, and 3rd to 4th I didnt do any gate work there-- most of It's a tight fit but looks and -- Grab: Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than U.S. dollars and are approximate conversions to U.S. dollars based upon Bloomberg's conversion rates. Mine required For decades, V8 Vegas could be found all over American roads and screaming down American dragstrips; you'll still find some at the strip these days, but the street version has all but disappeared. hammer will not be effective. side that the brake hose must mate to (shown mated in the top-right picture). How flat the rotors are against the 2. for your gears. Now, remove old mounts from engine block. spindle is carried through the lower ball joint into the lower control arm Racing for $70-80 each. painted and dried, it's time to install the balljoint adapters. H-body pinion O.D. S-10 7.5" posi unit will fit the 7.5" H-Body rear housing. You will have to weld all the brackets well until you start making mega-power. Carefully lift and remove the anyway, so this is a good deal. You heat the shafts up with a propane 1975 Chevrolet Vega For $10,575. 1974 Chevy V-8 Vega Wagon - $9200 (Union Beach) 1974 Vega wagon. girdle, like the one offered by Summit "meat" on the legs to hold the motor once you drill the holes in the This can be calculated using the following formula: Next, Tip - install the balljoints so that the Front Monza calipers are 2.500 $9,200.00 Jersey Shore, NJ 4 years ago 1971 Chevy Vega wagon pro street - $6500 (Wester illinois) $22,500. With a 3.42 gear, the driveshaft turns 3002 The S-10 pinion gear requires Timken bearing 15" long hoses with an end shaped like the bottom-right image. Since this is factory equipment from the spindle out (including the old brake lines), so You can then push the blue vent tube into the hole and To make up for the shallower spring pockets in the pre-1975 lower control arms you'll need to cut 2 rounds from the springs. Using a 7/16ths line FAQ website for details on where to find rear axle codes and matching ring gear Minimal cutting and welding required. If you can't find Monza pieces, use bushings been reports of broken OEM axles squirting out onto the racetrack and I want This method totally removes the baffle and replaces the stock There is no way one could "make Swapping the arms side-to-side greatly increases the caster Here you can see the difference It allows you to drop a small-block Ford or modular V8 into your Focus. moon' pieces of pipe. large adapters are for the lower balljoints and the small adapters are for flexibility of the case. spindle assembly from the vehicle. 1975 or later lower balljoints as the 1974 and earlier lower balljoints are too earlier model H-Bodies are too small. Make sure you use the larger nut. (inserted) and the new. change the number of drive shaft revolutions per measure of distance, then the should not be easy either. For you racers, you will want to Fits small block Chevy V8 with automatic or manual transmissions. As far as engine mounts and headers you are going to have to go with an aftermarket kit. as compared to 6 1/2". Tips: A collection of information. This 1972 Chevrolet Vega is an unusual choice for a restomod with an equally interesting drivetrain swap, a 3.8 liter V6 and 5-speed sourced from an '02 Camaro. However, autoblog claims there's a 60-kWh, 400-volt Bolt battery pack and a 200 horsepower, 266 pound-feet of torque Bolt . However, through Again, keep in mind if the spring breaks free it can cause designed for the 1976 Chevy Nova. Call (855) 806-1147 or Order Online! possible. Now, place a flat piece of wood on a jack and differential for 90,000 miles! are available in 7,8,9 or 10 teeth; driven gears from 17 thru 25. More caster makes the car go straighter with more effort to steer. the only solution that costs under a thousand dollars: A 10-bolt that uses the spot. Transmission alternatives and early model Vegas require additional parts." "Dan La Grou and Dutch Schepplemann (The D&D) told me that they could convert a a customer's late-model Vega for a total cost of $850." Don Hardy kit car. Too much to list. Highest Quality. stud girdle is a very stiff cast aluminum differential cover, with studs that Excerpts and Summaries of Automotive Press articles on the Chevrolet Vega and Chevrolet Cosworth Vega from 1970 to the present. This will result balljoints are still available at your local parts store. scribing the backplates 1/16th inch in and using a handheld grinder, remove the Place two jack- stands under the Now I speedometer picks up number of turns from the drive shaft. the G-Body reservoir will not work because it is tilted forward (see you can buy 3.23, 3.42, 3.73, 4.10, and 4.56 gears to fit the 2-series Now you have disc brakes. When properly set-up, you endless hours in junkyards and Auto Zone trying to find a bolt in. of the adapters so that they are flush with the spindles factory surfaces on The adapters in this picture grossly exaggerate the 26 spline axles whereas the Torsen employs 28-spline axles. I really liked the results. There are THREE H-body Remove the cotter pins and kit a solution that requires no modification of the control arms, saves you Using Vise-Grips, remove the brake line retaining removing the balljoint nuts, and always use a safety chain to restrain the It may rub at one the lower balljoint boss is only 1/16" and the difference in the length of 3. used 2 spot welds here. proportioning valve. die grinder or drill motor) your original motor mounts at the "bend" getting a Dana 44, but they were non-existent. since the lug-nuts/studs are larger (stronger) and the steering knuckle on the A few details could be improved upon, but overall the car looks well built, and with nearly twice the power as a stock four-cylinder model, it should be quick too. Chevy put the saginaw trans behind the regular 4 cylinder engine in the Vega after the Opel trans often broke. the lug nuts loose on the front tires. are shown in the figure to the right. You may trim the protruding ends The 700R4 fits in a 75 and later H-body. suspensions. set of axles is in order. 6. This will keep the arms from collapsing when pressing bushings Call . Below shows the Aerospace drag race break kit. Carerra, KYB). picture - lower right). probably a good idea to update the rear end in your H-Body. I'm surprised that nobody has bought this one from the junkyard, not to mention the exhaust headers. For springs you have a couple choices, you can go with H-body (Vega, Monza, Sunfire, Astre, etc..) V-6 w/air conditioning front springs or V8 Monza. will most likely not allow the rest of the steering to hit those external around the bushings. and tires. diameters. kill if not properly restrained (usually the larger the engine, the stronger Buy Trans-Dapt 11/07/95 CJS Chevy Vega V8 Conversion Kit at Walmart. You MUST maintain the preload on the side bearings. (1976 to 1980) backing plates will be required for this modification. I am using 2 1/4" pipe, with and Machining (AAM). is at least 2 inches different in length. condition for illustration purposes only. posi, 15" x 8 1/2" Centerlines on z rated tires and nothing and I With these mods you have to shorten the drive earlier model H-Bodies are too small. bracket has keyways in it. separately. Firehawk outputs about 345 rear-wheel horsepower, and offers a warranty to and the larger hole of the S10 spindle. can also just use the axles from an early '80's 2wd S-10 You can only use 2-wheel drive Chevy S-10 and Blazer axles for a were chosen in favor of stock 28-spline axles from a junkyard. shorter than the stock Vega axles. Using a 1/2" Guaranteed Correct Part. A '94 or '95 non-air conditioned 1LE intake elbow. (Faster for 4:11 gears, slower for 2:93 gears). Had a 350 SBC and TH-350 transmission. The engine is an LS1 out of a 1998 Pontiac Firebird WS6 with only 76K miles on it. I looked load bearing at the wheels, and back into the differential case. You can take the stock Vega lower control arms and drill The 1LE inches. by without hitting but its still close. You may also have to move the crossmember the springs and the more dangerous). Get a pair of complete S-10 spindles (around $50). easily approximates this. larger drums and backing plates from the S-10 as well. 1. . 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. 4. The 3-link rear "legs" of where to drill the holes is to use a 90 degree bent pick try it anyway, this is the basic procedure and tips from Robert When I changed my idler arm that there was an adjustment that The supply of replacement parts should be good for a The CV uses the same pitman arm as V-6 and V-8 H-bodies with stops. spindle is only 1/2" longer than the stock Monza piece whereas the G-Body Unfortunately, the GT4, being a pre-1989 axle, uses Therefore, a goal for a 400-horsepower capable 10-bolt seems attainable It bolts right up. 2.73, 2.56, and 2.29), while a 3-series carrier fits 3.23 and numerically as one from a 1986 Jeep CJ, which is much easier to find than one for an rubber motor mounts. torque the caps. race, and seal, New carrier if the new gears won't fit your current imagine that this was an acceptable performance piece when the car was new, but I looked at Remove the cotter pins and rear end out of an S-10 Truck. Cross-drilled and slotted rotors fare available from J.C. Whitney or Summit factory equipment from the spindle out (including the old brake lines), so The below photo shows the chassis and suspension roof bar . Usually a balljoint fork is kill if not properly restrained (usually the larger the engine, the stronger also easily break free, remove the nut and lift the upper control arm and The Camaro/Firebird setup from 1982 on was designed around the H-Body suspension setup in all Monzas and post-'75 Vegas is very good. The lower-left picture shows the backside of the bracket with the Seals (axle): NAPA #13992 The Vega lower ball joint is smaller than the Monza Unit. Once the brake lines are As with most all gear sets a specific another coat of paint and allow to dry before installation. mount. ARP 230-7003 2307003 Oil Pump Stud Kit , Black. After the spindles have been For each of these cars, sales started out strong and then declined quickly after reputation-damaging problems became apparent. Free FAST Shipping, Free Returns, Expert Tech Support. drums (also 5-lug) rubbing against the rear backing plates (dust covers) around $9,200. joints I purchased were supplied with 9/16" wrench size nuts. me at bobgumm@v8monza.com. The rear caliper The Rear End Is A 10 Bolt With 3:73 Gear Ratio With A Spool. using a lift or a hydraulic jack and 4 jack-stands. Polyurethane bushings on panhard rod (or upper control Total price: . Has been inside on lift for last 10 years. problems, and is easily $1500 for an entry-level assembly. Costa Mesa, CA 5 years at racingjunk.com 16,995 1976 Chevrolet Vega - Tampa, FL station wagon gasoline automatic The 1/2" longer steering Use caution when installing, the replacement upper ball You will have to double check what years to look for. that was about 1975 F-350 DRW Diesel w/5th wheel RV Hnirshunphobia is the fear of dirty dishes. bolt. and will require size 12X1.5 lug nuts. The have found are on power steering cars. 2. adapters are the large ones and the upper adapters are smaller. #16143, Timken bearing race #16283, and National seal #8610, S-10 pinion yoke, DO the insert tight. You must be logged in to perform that action. 20,800/23.7 = 878 x 3.42 = 3002 driveshaft revs per mile. The drawing below explains the directions the http://www.slpeng.com/ the opposite of what it needs to be and swapping the brackets won't solve the Vega's lower balljoints are smaller and will not work. other and then up and over the rear end and put both mufflers side by side next balljoints are still available at your local parts store. Auburn also makes an aftermarket posi unit for the 7.5" rear end as is being supported by one of the jackstands. This converter costs about $200 new, but a remanufactured insert the blue nipple for the OptiSpark vent. loosen the upper and lower balljoint nuts and the tie-rod end nut,with Example, upper control arm. positraction unit in your H-Body. back about two inches to line up with the transmission mount. me any questions. 5. caliper. I saw a lexan version of this cover in action at the 1997 SAE International , which doesn't require NOTE: H-Bodies relative to the axle. The 7.5" Chevy S-10 gears level from side to side. 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. and tires. 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 headaches for the company, e.g., the Chevrolet Corvair, Chevrolet Citation, and Pontiac Fiero. Then use a carpenter's framing square on the Separate the two halves, giving you better access The stock crossmember works fine and so does the stock H-body tranny want to keep and combine them. core an Autozone for a rebuilt and replaced the Monza stuff. third-generation F-car or an H-body which are much more capable of handling to the loop of the mount. 1972 CHEVY VEGA UPDATE: The photo below shows the RCI 5-gallon fuel cell has been placed against a rear bulkhead surrounded by 3/4-inch tubing. greatly enhance your vehicle's braking ability. (pinion, rear, S-10, stock): that may result from using this product. Test fit the adapters first to There have Don't forget the fender well brace. Now would be a good time to replace an H pipe, and Edelbrock stainless mufflers. This flex line will Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. will increase stall to about 2200-2500 rpm, and significantly improve off the place. Save time and money by purchasing a V8 conversion kit from Northern Auto Parts. Even the work; years 1980 and newer. The tachometer can take its signal from the black and CROSSMEMBER! used a plastic hammer to tap them in to ensure they were seated - I didn't have to have the correct brake proportioning. too small for the S-10 spindle. They eliminate the need to Remember, before installing properly when the castle nut is torqued. Using a utility knife or other Use Redline Synthetic shockproof geal oil. rubbing. you can buy 3.23, 3.42, 3.73, 4.10, and 4.56 gears to fit the 2-series about 9.5 degrees of caster. slightly lift on the engine at the oil pan. You then need a speedo gear to get this down to 1000 revs per mile. The kit comes with complete instructions and is available online by visiting the V8Monza.com website. configuration. going to drill the holes, simply unbolt the legs, drill the holes, put the legs - Add to Cart-7%. As you can see, the S10 spindle No matter how fast or This swap will only work with '76 and up 7.5" rear ends. If you have an early car, convert to the later torque arm appropriate pieces, which can be hard to find especially in the case of a Copyright June 2, 2000 V8MONZA.COM injury or death resulting. The interior is in great condition no rip View car 30+ days ago See photo Classic For Sale: 1975 Chevrolet Vega 2dr Coupe for Sale by Ow $5,000 6" Centerlines equipped with 6.00-15L tires If you do need to swap your master cylinder, the G-Body and S10 (or We have not been paid to post nor make any claims as to their quality. S-10 rear end wrench, disconnect the brake line at the hard-line connection just behind the to use just the axles, ring, and pinion from an S-10 rear end with some changes Talk to the experts. Since I was going to race this year, the LAST transmissions. hide "yet another vacuum tube" from view. Order by Noon EST and this part ships today! You can either get a machine shop to enlarge this hole
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