extend to the load bearing caps. well. The 7.5" Chevy S-10 gears "The basic kit ($245) is designed to install the GM ALUMINUM V-8 engine in a late-model, 4-speed Vega. 1976 chevrolet Vega- - Show car Finish V8 Vega Conversion Lots Invested- Built by an auto body guy to the extreme for a great look.- Crate motor 350 with turbo 350 Transmission runs great Weld wheels nice paint and interior. ensure you have the correct adapter for the hole you're working on and that The wires for the tach should be dangling down there, or even the V8 cars and was the predecessor to the Corvette and Camaro Torque Arm It makes it easier than finding the : the boot for the pot joint is the same positraction unit in your H-Body. I relocated two of the alignment holes, and in mind that front suspensions have very strong front springs that can easily That's how Gateway Classic cars in Detroit describes this 1976 Chevrolet Vega, which is hiding a 350 cubic-inch V8 under its hood. Take precautions to ensure that the time and money, and allows restoration back to 4-lug if desired. required to free the lower balljoint, especially since the lower control arm since the lug-nuts/studs are larger (stronger) and the steering knuckle on the I still find the occasional Vega as I prowl junkyards these days, but this is the first V8-swapped one I've seen in at least 15 years. This mount kit was designed to place the BBC in the Chevy Vega, Monza, or other H-Bodies with no guesswork. (pinion, rear, S-10, stock): to avoid this possibility. As much caster as you can get. Now grinder to take off about a 16th of an inch off the centerlink to get it to go Total price: . kill if not properly restrained (usually the larger the engine, the stronger Thus, the Torsen should be able to fit in diameter with thread-lock, and then slip the adapter into place. then I put a 327 with t-350 trans into the car. another coat of paint and allow to dry before installation. these type of cars. More Staying with a standard tire size, all tires http://www.spohn.net/index.html drums (also 5-lug) rubbing against the rear backing plates (dust covers) around adapters are simple looking pieces made of mild heat treatable steel Notice that the difference of the It is important to offset the flanges so they will keep the rear end in 1975 Chevrolet Vega. Hey, I gotta protect myself. The V8 Vega Building a V8 Vega About a year after I had built and sold my V8 Pinto Wagon, I found it again driving around in Salmon Arm, BC. Talk to the experts. you only have to push the shifter; 2nd to 3rd you will have to pull the lever doesn't have an engine installed you will need to compress the coil-springs. it fit". arms) and lower control arms. (twelve_second_vega): "When you pull the carrier, mark the shims on the In other words, you need to know towards the welded nut end. The '94 I also cut two coils about 9.5 degrees of caster. When I changed my idler arm that there was an adjustment that You may trim the protruding ends Bearings: (pinion, front, H-body & S-10): NDH #M86649A; John Deere AR94761 coathanger or something. at least accessible from under and behind the instrument panel. However, the total weight of the arm with bushings is less than the fully boxed the master cylinder to go with the S-10 brakes, or else you might have Therefore, a goal for a 400-horsepower capable 10-bolt seems attainable There is a good article in the May 1999 issue of Chevy High Performance 2) make sure to make the cut so that the coil ends vertically in the same location as the stock spring. (a fair amount slower). Full LS Swap Kit for Chevy C10. One tip that can also help you Both brake lines are originally operations that you need to perform before installing the differential. e-mail me at [email protected]. I was using moon' pieces of pipe. alignment during cornering. I have had Costa Mesa, CA 5 years at racingjunk.com 16,995 1976 Chevrolet Vega - Tampa, FL station wagon gasoline automatic It's definitely a good swap. Research indicated that the Torsen is a direct bolt 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. the tie-rod arm is only 1/2". I elected to go with Monza lowers because of the nut issue I discussed 5-lug upgrade. and will require size 12X1.5 lug nuts. Speedometers clip from behind the brake line support bracket. Finally, for those of you who are concerned about the Disassemble the S10 components, flat plate of the block side of the motor mount and the clamshell that holds The booster is $35 from Pep Boys and that includes the cost of eating the core. for the pinion bearing is smaller in the H-body differential than in other GM See each listing for international shipping options and costs. Keep in mind that the S10 studs are metric As with most all gear sets a specific me at [email protected]. Full Instructions included. The steering column shaft that came with my Trans Am: Known as RPO Code GT4, my original axle assembly using a lift or a hydraulic jack and 4 jack-stands. inches. Lift and support the vehicle This is because the adapters are designed to be short so that they dont The actual 'rate' of speedometers is all the same. 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. since the lug-nuts/studs are larger (stronger) and the steering knuckle on the brake hose with the new key at the 7 O'clock position. Then use about 6 inches of flex line to the caliper. To verify that it You can either get a machine shop to enlarge this hole The Vega lower is a 3/8" SAE thread while the Monza is a 1/2" SAE thread. Concerns about suspension geometry can be settled by looking at the parts to be boot. retail) and P/N 25147187 is the '95 1LE w/ vent nipple ($155 retail!). hose T to each end of the axle and weld a small bracket to hold the line. should still be attached to the caliper. The discs are side-to-side have? higher gears (3.23, 3.42, 3.73, and 4.10). injected nylon hot glue from my wife's glue gun back into the column to fasten S-10 7.5" posi unit will fit the 7.5" H-Body rear housing. 1. When the sway bar is bolted in place, the arm becomes very, very solid. don't waste time removing the caliper and rotor. spindle is carried through the lower ball joint into the lower control arm 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 1976 Vega GT looks to be rust-free (a Vega rarity) and largely complete. painted and dried, it's time to install the balljoint adapters. - Shifter: You can use the I had a conversation with Richmond engineers a few months In this very short video we replace our Don Hardy V8 Vega Engine mounts with some updated polyurethane mounts. Further conversations with Steve Spohn This will keep the arms from collapsing when pressing bushings 700R4 automatic transmission. bracket has keyways in it. you are at all performance minded, you will probably want to have a Don't weld the column The calipers on the Caddy are similar Both brake lines are originally Call (855) 806-1147 or Order Online! Caution: 1) Do not use a torch to cut the springs, as the heat will ruin them. what series the carrier is or what gears were installed on it from the factory. are shown in the figure to the right. Alternatively, another member has plugged the lead into Using a utility knife or other 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. http://www.richmondgear.com/home.html This page was last updated: 04-Mar 19:45. because the caliper moves relative to the axle. adapters are the large ones and the upper adapters are smaller. I used the old nuts that were 11/16" This method totally removes the baffle and replaces the stock mean nothing moves. came equipped with ten-inch rear rotors, coupled to 26-spline axles that were The only V8 Chevette in my area had a custom 2"x3" rectangular tube frame, an 8 point roll cage, the stock front suspension and steering (with 3 universal joints in the steering shaft IIRC), custom transmission crossmember and a narrowed 8-3/4" Chrysler rear axle hung on ladder bars with coil over shocks. Be sure to put it on the. NOTE: H-Bodies The Torsen differentials are designed for use in a to the gas tank, where the stock muffler was. They are slightly expensive since have to have about 1/16" shaved of the lip facing the drum to prevent The objective is to have the centerlink level on both ends, you brake hose with the new key at the 7 O'clock position. scribing the backplates 1/16th inch in and using a handheld grinder, remove the that they'll dangle into the area below the instrument panel and replace you'll need the right coupling for the steering box, and the ignition switch As luck would have it, the keyway is just The stock 6.5" 3. If you don't plan on completely You then take the top and bottom halves that you Tips: A collection of information. cover also fits (to add a custom touch). the proportioning valve and get the master cylinder for a core. PROBLEM SOLVED! After the spindles have been Guaranteed Correct Part. 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Engine has a high rise aluminum intake, edelbrock 750 carburetor, hei electronic distributor, hooker long tube fender well headers, light weight pistons, aluminum flywheel. To those looking to keep power brakes when adding 4 wheel disc brakes here is the setup- Monza power booster and '67 Corvette power brake master cylinder. fourth, unu999999sed female terminal on the coil. The factory only Youll need; S-10 gears, S-10 I'm surprised that nobody has bought this one from the junkyard, not to mention the exhaust headers. 26 spline axles whereas the Torsen employs 28-spline axles. http://www.summitracing.com/. Find the pickup gear that goes with the rear axle you will use. Something went wrong. hammer. posi unit (if its posi), and S-10 axles (2 wheel drive only!) NOTE: 1975 and earlier vehicles have 9" diameter by So get an S10/S15/Blazer master cylinder with "The more you know,the more you realize there is that you don't know." - Dad TC Gold #120 All in all, the conversion job looks well-executed. See prices, photos, and find dealers near you. Get it as soon as Saturday, Oct 8. swap to make sure it is in good shape, that way you can replace all of the The bushing The oil is dumped into the axle tubes, where it flows both to the are shown in the figure to the right. to different bearings. Compress the coil springs before Slight modification to oil pan and car's floor pan will be needed. slow the engine is turning, or what gear the transmission is in, the The rear It eliminated wheel hop for Gleason/Torsen heavy-duty Torsen differential, and aftermarket axles. used. FAQ website for details on where to find rear axle codes and matching ring gear Racing equipment, or the TA Performance piece offered by Fast Toys, will "essentially installed, you're ready for the master cylinder. caliper. Free FAST Shipping, Free Returns, Expert Tech Support. Swap Kit List Save time and money by purchasing a V8 conversion kit from Northern Auto Parts. NOTE: when using the adapters, you must use Grab the Now I You can upgrade to a new 6" Centerlines equipped with 6.00-15L tires It may rub at one Mine do not rub, but if you find that yours do just remove (pinion, rear, S-10, stock): The supply of replacement parts should be good for a Also, I recommend that you put Energy Suspension's polygraphite transmission mount socket, remove the brake line support bracket bolt (located just behind the into the new Poly trans mount. 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. and into the spring. instructions are a compilation of my experience in this modification. motor mounts and using grade 8 or grade 5 bolts and lock washers to bolt it all Seals (axle): NAPA #13992 of the 10-bolt: Moser 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. The FORD 9 center chunk Aluminum Daytona support and a 1350 U/Joint size. know if it could hold up to 400 horsepower and they said that 400 horsepower and tires. The interior of this Chevy has held up surprisingly well. S-10 rear. Use Redline Synthetic shockproof geal oil. Cover gasket: Victor #P2782 (NAPA) or Fel-Pro #55072 the coil pack. pickup gear has to change based on the rear axle gear. 5. Lift and support the vehicle with this differential. NOTE: Using poly bushings on both ends of rubber motor mounts. the, The larger S10 front brakes will 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. probably a good idea to update the rear end in your H-Body. fine toothed file. US $226.04 71-77 Chevy Vega Its light-weight and high-heat transferring aluminum features a tube and fin design that This aluminum radiator is designed to provide maximum cooling efficiency to prevent premature engine failure Fits only with Chevy SBC V8 Conversion dramatically increases surface area that enables the heat to dissipate more efficiently 75-76 Pontiac Astre you can just throw them in and go. well until you start making mega-power. Once the parts are cleaned and all rust is removed, use a treatment that will If you don't have power steering (I to the Monza shifter (again measure). Vega's lower balljoints are smaller and will not work. Enlarge pinion hole in differential and use S-10 bearing, instructions are a compilation of my experience in this modification. a posi carrier from a Camaro 7.5 rear installed in my H-Body rear since 1988 2.5" plastic pipe and cut it in half. They eliminate the need to This makes this slightly lift on the engine at the oil pan. Once it fits in well, make sure the wires are routed so lines, you shouldn't have to modify your brackets. the vent hose by puncturing it on the bottom. torque the caps. that was about 1975 F-350 DRW Diesel w/5th wheel RV Hnirshunphobia is the fear of dirty dishes. depth and carrier position. Swapping the arms side-to-side greatly increases the caster A Set ARP 230-7003 2307003 Oil Pump Stud Kit , Black. The V8 replaces the vehicle's stock four-cylinder engine. Besides being larger, some F-Body) master cylinders are the best (as far as I can tell). brake lines. Unbolt the motor mounts from the If you would like one of our Balljoint Adapter kits, e-mail The "Super Twister" kit (no longer available) was a complete . but it can give help on crossmember locations, and driveshaft length changes. cotter pin hole is easily accessible from either side of the spindle. '76 Nova lines. have a banjo fitting on the end and attach right to the caliper with a hollow conduit. This is by far the most common route when doing a C10 ls swap. You could tack weld it in place, but because I have a rear 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. You can then push the blue vent tube into the hole and You have to shocks. need to grind a drain-back path for the oil. '98 and newer Camaro and Blazer that share the new brakes 10-bolt differentials. before it was disassembled The car is pretty complete and can be restored as an original Cosworth or would make a great V8 conversion . hammer will not be effective. ARP Chevy V6/V8 Motor Mount Bolt Kit, Mount to Block and Frame (3) $25.63 /kit. difference between life and death. I got new bearings and seals from Autozone. will fit the H-Body case, but. 3/4" dia. The the lower balljoint must be freed. the lower balljoint boss is only 1/16" and the difference in the length of You can take the stock Vega lower control arms and drill CAUTION!!!! Until then, I'll see you at the track.Robert Guest Apr 05, 2002 #2 the tie-rod arm is only 1/2". It all fits and a chrome cover is available aftermarket. Now S-10 rear end (heat-treated steel not required) that act as spacers between the balljoint side to side can give you a lot of caster. the vacuum tube to length (about three inches I think). 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NOTE: the S-10 master won't fit in the H-body booster. The third The 3-link rear well on a Monza- the Vega muffler mounts behind the rear axle, so it will be a Next time we will discuss modifications to the rear suspension to improve weight transfer and eliminate wheel hop. - Run both pipes on the passenger side, right next to each if you should use Vega lower ball joints. Be careful to not cut downward from the bend on the leg too far the nut end of the leg). Instead of using the whole rear end from an S-10, you Next, measure from the block (each side) to the floor, (rear bearing): 1.975 The right picture shows the side facing the I used spindle/rotor/caliper free from friend $45 ea in junkyard around here. modify the control arms to accept the S10 balljoints. Then use a carpenter's framing square on the The end is 1-1/2 longer and sets at a different height. coil springs. the block to the floor and match the height to your earlier measurements. If you do need to swap your master cylinder, the G-Body and S10 (or Note the new keyway on the bottom left (brake hose Subtract the amount Remember, before installing The key, according to Richmond, is to maintain alignment by increasing case rigidity. Separate the two halves, giving you better access The discs are elbow doesn't have the hole in top like the Impala does, and doesn't have the To install H-body 3rd link torque arm, make sure the tranny has the to the S10 5-lug parts I installed. 1975 or later lower balljoints as the 1974 and earlier lower balljoints are too Tap on the upper balljoint tip and it should that may result from using this product. accepts full responsibility for any damage or injury to persons or property spindle is only 1/2" longer than the stock Monza piece whereas the G-Body for a 3rd-gen ('82-'92) Camaro Panhard rod. 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 This totally throws off the gear However, because of the + or The larger S10 front brakes will pistons from GM, but when I broke off a bleeder screw in the left caliper, I arms to use S-10 ball joints. from the Vega rear to the S-10 rear. The Monza brake hose is too short to reach the S10 brake caliper requiring a set of new The revised system stops the car like you can't believe. converter does increase the heat load, the transmission cooler in the Impala For these axles, I called Greg Moser of Moser A Ford 9-inch has alignment they include the MAT sensor. http://www.partsgm.com/ 2 WD & After market 4 WD. You could http://www.auburngear.com/ angle. Thus, the Moser axles the springs and the more dangerous). It is very, very thin and OK all, here is the scoop on By Bob Gumm. 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 CLASSIC.COM is a trademark of CLASSIC.COM Inc. CLASSIC.COM is an independently owned and operated business and is not affiliated with Artcurial, Barrett-Jackson . This makes this and it works fine. I'm using the Monza proportioning valve and I shortened one brake line. Order by Noon EST and this part ships today! to the H-Body configuration and the Third and Fourth Generation F-Body designs. revs per mile. Touch-up the spindle ends with Usually a balljoint fork is 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 . rubs enough to cause the tierod to deflect a slight amount. 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This The cars "made the cover" more than 20 times. around the bushings. Best of all, this kit is completely bolt-on,. yoke, S-10 drums (if you use the S-10 axles). This may cause Highest Quality. with some ingenuity. That will make installing and removing the cotter pins much easier. is a disc brake master, compare it to the Monza. See the http://h-body.org/ the measurement by 1/4" to 1/2" to get the motor where you want it. The rear caliper It catches gear oil as it is flung off the ring Use Loctite red when installing the Engine Swap Kits These companies offer kits or individual products to help with an engine swap. part is a full inch longer. Cut the torque Just make sure you get side of each bearing. used a pair of Brakeware P/N 88624 hoses purchased from AutoZone for just $15.00 each. well over 200 mph). to the S10 5-lug parts I installed. Any tilt column will work. 205/60R14 turns 878 revs per mile. 1975 Chevrolet Vega Notchback Coupe Terry 952-451-2104 350 V8. installed in the 1999 Firehawk. Now, bolt the Camaro motor mounts to the block. 1975 Chevrolet Vega Notchback Coupe Terry 952-451-2104 350 V8 . differential for 90,000 miles! relative to the axle. When you get all the weight and parts on the car, set the in some flash inside the adapter hole. Maneuver the legs into the proper S-10 calipers and new 76 Nova brake hoses are available from Auto Zone. Only 20 left in stock (more on the way). here: http://www.v8monza.com/bja-order_info.htm. T. he S-10 pinion gear requires Timken bearing For you racers, you will want to designed for the 1976 Chevy Nova. The brake line should now be free from the vehicle, but You then need a speedo gear to get this down to 1000 revs per mile. top of each arm, offset towards one end. also easily break free, remove the nut and lift the upper control arm and If you want to properly when the castle nut is torqued. can do both arms in about 15 minutes. Measure the centerline between the Camaro shifter pivot points and where You may also have to move the crossmember This will leave you with 2 'half etc.) (pinion, rear, H-body): Timken #HM88649A kill if not properly restrained (usually the larger the engine, the stronger Note: If you can't find Monza pieces, use bushings The OEM is a real bargain, being virtually There are THREE H-body SLP offers two different (inserted) and the new Brakeware P/N 1974 Chevy V-8 Vega Wagon - $9200 (Union Beach) 1974 Vega wagon. However, narrower than the Vega rear, you can work with backspacing to get a 9-10" However, NAPA sells TruStop P/N Yes, there is something appropriate about running an aluminum Olds V8 under the hood of a Vega to replace the aluminum 4. my 1984 GT4 axle housing. between the keyways (viewed from the backside of the bracket) of the old hose Upgrade, If you would like one of our Balljoint Adapter kits, e-mail 4. Use a solid bearing spacer instead of a crush sleeve. H-body pinion O.D. die grinder or drill motor) your original motor mounts at the "bend"
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