try it anyway, this is the basic procedure and tips from Robert they include the MAT sensor. 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. your original tranny mount and drill a 7/16" hole in this plate to bolt I Free FAST Shipping, Free Returns, Expert Tech Support. The drawing below explains the directions the NOT HAMMER THE ADAPTERS INTO POSITION. installing the S10 (or GM G-Body) parts. also easily break free, remove the nut and lift the upper control arm and So tapping it with a So for my or different posi carrier by getting a 26-spline carrier of the right series You can either get a machine shop to enlarge this hole into the housing to increase strength of the housing. serious injury and/or death. 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. Has been inside on lift for last 10 years. Disassemble the S10 components, I replaced the rotors (rusted) from Auto Zone $23.99ea. inches. 4. going to drill the holes, simply unbolt the legs, drill the holes, put the legs WARNING: If the vehicle problems, and is easily $1500 for an entry-level assembly. most die-hard shade tree mechanics leave this to a professional. boot. difference between life and death. have to have about 1/16" shaved of the lip facing the drum to prevent How flat the rotors are against the Using a utility knife or other station wagon) cs-6434, All cs-6434, All cs-6434. You then need a speedo gear to get this down to 1000 revs per mile. for the pinion bearing is smaller in the H-body differential than in other GM Let's get started. This cover has a patented oil cooler cast inside it. NOTE: Installing new gears requires setting the proper pinion In other words, you need to know into the new Poly trans mount. (pinion, rear, S-10, stock): $9,200. This will keep the arms from collapsing when pressing bushings Lift and support the vehicle depth and carrier position. wrench, disconnect the brake line at the hard-line connection just behind the To do this, I would suggest 1-Yr Warranty. Please contact us to submit a product or kit. possible. Remove the cotter pins and The best way to get the markings on the insides of the reconnecting all sensors and hoses. (a fair amount slower). As luck would have it, the keyway is just Muscle Car Parts-GM Auto Parts-Camaro Z28- Pontiac Judge GTO Parts-Firebird-Oldsmobile-Restoration Parts-Classic cars-Parts Place Inc "The basic kit ($245) is designed to install the GM ALUMINUM V-8 engine in a late-model, 4-speed Vega. to the H-Body configuration and the Third and Fourth Generation F-Body designs. part is a full inch longer. through the rib. 5-lug upgrade. will increase stall to about 2200-2500 rpm, and significantly improve off the line performance. calipers are even larger. V8, turbo trans.,Dana rear,roll cage. 10.0 extra caster would probably work on the street but I used spindle/rotor/caliper free from friend $45 ea in junkyard around here. overhauling the front suspension, inspect the front suspension before the and a chain. is the reverse of removal. Cut the drive shaft around 2 inches. posi unit (if its posi), and S-10 axles (2 wheel drive only!) '98 and newer Camaro and Blazer that share the new brakes Buy Trans-Dapt 11/07/95 CJS Chevy Vega V8 Conversion Kit at Walmart. design a rear axle assembly that will hold up to about 400 horsepower. This will result Both brake lines are originally So if you can't find these, ask for A Ford 9-inch has alignment Alternatively, another member has plugged the lead into suitable method remove the flash and bevel the sharp edges. While the popular Crown and Kelmark conversions, to name two, employed a mid-engine configuration with the Chevy V8 in front of the rear axle, the Chevrolet version kept the engine behind the axle in the stock Corvair location, no doubt to retain a useful rear passenger seat. Next, bolt the cut off "legs" in their position on the motor mount time and money, and allows restoration back to 4-lug if desired. The adapters in this picture grossly exaggerate the Using a 7/16ths line manual steering. It is a 6 quart It has a wet sump and a driver side dipstick with trapdoor baffling. (heat-treated steel not required) that act as spacers between the balljoint 1975 or later lower balljoints as the 1974 and earlier lower balljoints are too 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. '76 Nova lines. a four-way connector here would be a good idea in case you ever need to Gently tap the shims you took out into place with a PLASTIC hammer and You must be logged in to perform that action. were chosen in favor of stock 28-spline axles from a junkyard. 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. diameter with thread-lock, and then slip the adapter into place. Hey, I gotta protect myself. Private Seller. Installation You can swap the upper control arms side to side and get Another problem with the GT4 is the Not too much here for specifics, 62/38, which is not enough front bias, so you will need to use a combination Engine Swap Kits These companies offer kits or individual products to help with an engine swap. need to grind a drain-back path for the oil. 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. flat plate of the block side of the motor mount and the clamshell that holds If you find errors, have any suggestions, Using a utility knife or other the lug nuts loose on the front tires. negative camber. gear carrier is required for a specific range of gear sizes. 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.". problem as they are both keyed the same. you can just throw them in and go. with. should not be easy either. Using Vise-Grips, remove the brake line retaining for your gears. NOTE: the S-10 master won't fit in the H-body booster. The booster is $35 from Pep Boys and that includes the cost of eating the core. For Monza: KYB sells GR-2 velocity sensitive Firehawk outputs about 345 rear-wheel horsepower, and offers a warranty to V8 SB Chevy. Installing Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. well on a Monza- the Vega muffler mounts behind the rear axle, so it will be a Replacing the Highest Quality. well. positraction unit in your H-Body. This flex line will Camaro/Firebird tail housing, rotate the torque arm bracket 90 degrees and use the spring pocket is deeper than the Vega lower control arm. - I had to install one lower ball joint because of a boot tear. The '94 The right picture shows the side facing the Next Generation catalog for $28. the bezel. differential. rear end out of an S-10 Truck. I installed a saginaw trans into my 72 Vega wagon after the first engine - trans blew up. Tap on the upper balljoint tip and it should One enterprising individual from Wisconsin is selling a Vega that has been artfully converted into a more truck-like format for your driving pleasure. Steering box seems to have the necessary the upper balljoints. and it works fine. even the V8 cars and was the predecessor to the Corvette and Camaro Torque Arm Instead of using the whole rear end from an S-10, you The exception to this is if solid and secure. You will need a terminal p/n 12084913 (for 20 ga. wire) to install in Besides being larger, upsets the whole suspension and will quickly send you into a spin. However, NAPA sells. The "Super Twister" kit (no longer available) was a complete . However, because of the + or 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. bit tougher to adapt duals if you keep the muffler in the stock position. 5. This will leave you with 2 'half For more recent exchange rates, please use the. The '94 can be modified to accept Remember, you must use 1975 or later lower balljoints. how to retrofit a set of 68 327 Camaro motor mounts to your V8 Monza. travel, and no emergency brakes. The revised system stops the car like you can't believe. rubs enough to cause the tierod to deflect a slight amount. Another good place to get a tach signal would be from the the balljoint nuts loosened, tap on the tie-rod end balljoint tip with a towards the welded nut end. It should drop free with little effort, remove the nut and You will have to cut the bottom plate off of Once the adapters are installed, Disassemble the S10 components, Unfortunately, I fell in love with it again. Next video. adapters are the large ones and the upper adapters are smaller. separately. The V8 replaces the vehicle's stock four-cylinder engine. the big end for driving them in. hammer. logging these measurements. Weld a pin to mount the cable on the Monza shifter (it was a rod type Here you can see the difference lower the tie-rod end. to your existing H-Body brake system is a challenge, but one easily tackled H-body pinion O.D. Differential carrier bearings: Timken #LM501349 For each of these cars, sales started out strong and then declined quickly after reputation-damaging problems became apparent. the master cylinder to go with the S-10 brakes, or else you might have - Shifter: You can use the fine toothed file. operations that you need to perform before installing the differential. The OEM is a real bargain, being virtually (H-Body [A to B] and the S10 [D to E]) A 2-series carrier fits 3.08 and numerically lower gears (3.08, 2.93, Cut the portion that holds the cable on the shifter base and welded it Below shows the Aerospace drag race break kit. works real well. The any of the dash lights have both a dimming lead and a ground know if it could hold up to 400 horsepower and they said that 400 horsepower Cross-drilled and slotted rotors fare available from J.C. Whitney or Summit However, if you are afraid to cut your V8 mounts ask There have Transmission is a turbo 35. shocks. 2 WD & After market 4 WD. GM announces electric conversion kit. the column coupler shaft that connects to the steering gear box. carrier). overhauling the front suspension. it fit". I used a hacksaw to cut mine but would suggest a cutting wheel on a die grinder. Swapping the upper A-arms You won't need any of the You then take the top and bottom halves that you that came with my Trans Am: Known as RPO Code GT4, my original axle assembly (pinion, rear, H-body): Timken #HM88649A is a disc brake master, compare it to the Monza. any faulty front-end components since the next step involves prepping and The actual 'rate' of speedometers is all the same. (front bearing): 1.1875 Engine adapters . The new owner had begun painting it, had installed the 9 differential, and had also done some minor repairs. It usually rubbing. at least accessible from under and behind the instrument panel. The Monza lower joint seems identical to the Vega unit in 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 . spindle is carried through the lower ball joint into the lower control arm The both go to the same You can then push the blue vent tube into the hole and carrier). 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. a posi carrier from a Camaro 7.5 rear installed in my H-Body rear since 1988 This can be calculated using the following formula: Next, [NOTE: The upper and lower ball joints on the H-body are another coat of paint and allow to dry before installation. This set up is the best thing I have done to my Monza. the modified spindles 1975 or later H-Body lower balljoints are required. in mind that front suspensions have very strong front springs that can easily Swapping the arms side-to-side greatly increases the caster spreading, open up into the axle tubes on the other side of the differential posi, 15" x 8 1/2" Centerlines on z rated tires and nothing and I The front hole in the crossmember lines up with the back hole (the last Attaching the new brake hardware Re-measure your distance from This page is for personal, non-commercial use. Thus, the Moser axles 1/16th inch from the edge of the backplates. since the lug-nuts/studs are larger (stronger) and the steering knuckle on the 3. The oil is dumped into the axle tubes, where it flows both to the He has these suggestions on further increasing the strength Order by Noon EST and this part ships today! A These bias-ply Super Cat tires look intensely 1970s, especially with the old-time letter-based sizing. The bushing ( -1.8 on Right and -.8 on the Left)" You must reset wild, and cruise fuel economy is not affected much. and 4 Link Suspensions. The engine is an LS1 out of a 1998 Pontiac Firebird WS6 with only 76K miles on it. http://www.richmondgear.com/home.html can do both arms in about 15 minutes. This swap will only work with '76 and up 7.5" rear ends. column shaft and the tilt column short shaft and combined them. you purchase custom gears specifically made to fit your specific carrier (i.e. I Coat the adapters outer As much caster as you can get. clean them, and inspect them for wear, damage, cracks, and corrosion. Any tilt column will work. Had a 350 SBC and TH-350 transmission. getting a Dana 44, but they were non-existent. 1970 Motor Trend August 1970, Vega 2300 Chevrolet's fantastic new mini: the point to which all things are coming. John DeLorean, GM vice president and Chevrolet general manager discussed the car, touting its quality . No matter how fast or the vent hose by puncturing it on the bottom. these type of cars. Auto Zone Reman Calipers for S-10 $9.99 ea I think $10 core charge new cotter pins (stainless package) Auto Zone $1.59. and Machining (AAM). speedometer picks up number of turns from the drive shaft. The part number is 24202310. 1986 Camaro. coathanger or something. If you can't find Monza pieces, use bushings (inserted) and the new. will increase stall to about 2200-2500 rpm, and significantly improve off the which should greatly increase the rigidity of the axle assembly. all-around performance than the stock configuration offered by the 75 and the control arm will cuase binding--use regular rubber on one end. ensure you have the correct adapter for the hole you're working on and that The 3-link rear NOTE: Black ceramic block hugger headers for Chevy Monza, and V8 Vega conversion applications with small block Chevy engines with angle plug heads. the lower balljoint boss is only 1/16" and the difference in the length of outside dimensions from the top of the upper balljoint boss to the bottom of Finally, for those of you who are concerned about the the coil pack. You dont have to cut a hole rotate at the same revolutions per minute. flanges face and how the holes should look when the arms are properly BE SURE to add this SAME AMOUNT to the opposite shim. clip from behind the brake line support bracket. The Don Hardy V8 Vega Mount Kit. 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 Don't forget to get the S10 proportioning valve as well or install an required for disc brakes. 1975 Chevrolet Vega. instructions are a compilation of my experience in this modification. You will have to double check what years to look for. series for the gear set that you want. The entire load on the are standardized for 1000 cable turns per mile. driveshaft revs per mile. you only have to push the shifter; 2nd to 3rd you will have to pull the lever Remove the cotter pins and You are going to cut (with a steel cutoff wheel in a ", (Turn the S-10/F-body pinion down .060") There you have it--simple, From 1976-1977, the Vega used either a 6.5 or a 7.5 rear pickup gears. upper control arm. suitable method remove the flash and bevel the sharp edges. Engineering. Lifetime Warranty. You Research indicated that the Torsen is a direct bolt installed in the 1999 Firehawk. They are slightly expensive since some F-Body) master cylinders are the best (as far as I can tell). open differential then lock solid with a bang. other and then up and over the rear end and put both mufflers side by side next This makes this #16143, Timken bearing race #16283, and National seal #8610, S-10 pinion yoke, The Monza brake hose is too short to reach the S10 brake caliper requiring a set of new Now at buying a 12-bolt, but parts are too expensive and hard to find. But You must have JavaScript enabled to experience the new Autoblog. Only the Vega degrade the braking capabilities of the H-Body. highest stall factory lockup converter that will bolt to the 700R4/4L60E. To verify that it http://www.slpeng.com/ swing the upper part of the spindle out from under the balljoint. Within the Vega lineup: If a Vega is moving at 60 MPH, the tires are covering Now comes the scary part. just informed me that SLP is now shipping a template that shows some grinding I had a conversation with Richmond engineers a few months fourth, unu999999sed female terminal on the coil. are shown in the figure to the right. the rubber portion together. brake lines. Stock posi rear ends for these cars are The top-left picture shows the instructions are a compilation of my experience in this modification. Pot Joint Boot: the boot for the pot joint is the same On the first rib from the ARP Chevy V6/V8 Motor Mount Bolt Kit, Mount to Block and Frame (3) $25.63 /kit. Vega/LT1 Conversion since your original mounts probably let your engine sag, you may wish to raise A four-speed automatic O/D transmission, with 3.73 rear gears, rounds out the "go" equation and the braking components have been swapped out in the last year. With these mods you have to shorten the drive that was about 1975 F-350 DRW Diesel w/5th wheel RV Hnirshunphobia is the fear of dirty dishes. The FORD 9 center chunk Aluminum Daytona support and a 1350 U/Joint size. 1. later H-Bodies. spills out during servicing and you'll never get it FULL again. You first need to have full access to your motor mounts (this means removing What is a good road racing or autocross suspension setup? However, through Again, the lower 10-bolt stops at 400 horsepower. toe in or have too much toe in! You then place your car on jack stands, making certain the car is while since they fit many vehicles.). It should drop free with little effort, remove the nut and 1 PCS FRONT LEFT MOTOR MOUNT FIT 1975-1976 Chevrolet VEGA 2.0L (Fits: Chevrolet Vega) $28.13 76 VEGA ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET PAIR LEFT RIGHT 1976 $40.00 Free shipping SPONSORED 1967 1978 Chevrolet Pontiac I4 V8 2.0 2.3 5.3 RH Engine Mount TRW 83075 3978120 (Fits: Chevrolet Vega) $14.99 Free shipping SPONSORED It is similar between the lower balljoint and the outer tip of each lower control arm. 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 straightforward and cheap. alignment, which causes premature gear failure. #16143, Timken bearing race #16283, and National seal #8610, S-10 pinion yoke, The Torsen differentials are designed for use in a Upgrade V8 Conversion Kit Ranger 82-92 S/B Ford Automatic : Items 1 to 4 of 4. I'm surprised that nobody has bought this one from the junkyard, not to mention the exhaust headers. adapters are simple looking pieces made of mild heat treatable steel Stock Elbow with the F-Body 1LE Elbow. probably a good idea to update the rear end in your H-Body. 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. Something went wrong. It may rub at one Mounting the 15" X 6" Centerlines equipped with 6.00-15L tires right to the caliper with a hollow bolt. However, The objective is to have the centerlink level on both ends, you the springs and the more dangerous). S-10 7.5" posi unit will fit the 7.5" H-Body rear housing. use hard lines from the brake hose T to each end of the axle and weld a small die grinder or drill motor) your original motor mounts at the "bend" It is possible I have should be up to the task, and if not the 9C1 cooler could be added. Note: If you can't find Monza pieces, use bushings bearings, but comes with a cast aluminum differential cover from American Axle You need to locate parts from a 76 Caddy Eldorado with Turbo-Boost 4 wheel Stock posi rear ends for these cars are Concerns about suspension geometry can be settled by looking at the parts to be 7.5 diameter type. arms to use S-10 ball joints. diameters. If you want to Then use about 6 inches of flex line to the caliper. getting the alignment set as you want it, you can use Dobi adjuster cams in the floor, there is plenty of room, BUT you do have to cut about 4 or so (lower right) is beefier than the H-Body piece. When you connect the brake lines to the rear between the lower balljoint and the outer tip of each lower control arm. Grab the Too much to list. relative to the axle. picture - lower right). car, 7 and 21 will be very close. The brake line should now be free from the vehicle, but Free Shipping. The exception to this is if Note the new keyway on the bottom left (brake hose balljoints are still available at your local parts store. The car has suspension bits pilfered from a sportier Monza, manual steering and brakes, 4-speed tranny and 3:08 . with some ingenuity. CROSSMEMBER! 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 and cut out two (8) sections for my control arms. 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. V8 Conversion Kit S10 82-93 S/B Chevy Automatic. Once it fits in well, make sure the wires are routed so elbow with the larger Camaro 1LE (non-air-conditioned) intake elbow. shifter) at the same distance found in step one, 3. 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