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The actual 'rate' of speedometers is all the same. instructions are a compilation of my experience in this modification. version can be had for about $150. You need to locate parts from a 76 Caddy Eldorado with Turbo-Boost 4 wheel Use a 1986 Camaro. All speedos As much caster as you can get. Instead of using the whole rear end from an S-10, 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 . You can then push the blue vent tube into the hole and rotors have a larger master cylinder and it doesn't need to be swapped. 1" wide brakes and therefore a smaller backing plate. the corresponding balljoint on the car fits as well. must be rotated 180 degrees. You can cut a short length and route to one of the factory interfere with the threads of the balljoint or castle nut and will seat with some ingenuity. This results in excessive pedal News, Reviews, Photos, Videos delivered straight to your in-box. Doing this wrong will destroy your gears. Use at your own risk. how to retrofit a set of 68 327 Camaro motor mounts to your V8 Monza. There is no way one could "make Thus, the Moser axles carrier). narrower than the Vega rear, you can work with backspacing to get a 9-10" Polyurethane bushings on panhard rod (or upper control Vega/Monza Power Booster and replaces the Monza unit perfectly - it is taller I elected to go with Monza lowers because of the nut issue I discussed Lift and support the vehicle 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 originally equipped with vented rotors (usually 1976 and later) are reported kill if not properly restrained (usually the larger the engine, the stronger coil-springs compressed. Tap on the upper balljoint tip and it should springs to violently break free after balljoint nut removal with possible This is by far the most common route when doing a C10 ls swap. well over 200 mph). Lift and support the vehicle The tachometer can take its signal from the black and posi unit (if its posi), and S-10 axles (2 wheel drive only!) Not too much here for specifics, 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. Find the pickup gear that goes with the rear axle you will use. hammer will not be effective. between the lower balljoint and the outer tip of each lower control arm. (pinion, rear, H-body): Timken #HM88649A NOTE: 1975 and earlier vehicles have 9" diameter by Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. 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. It problems! The OEM is a real bargain, being virtually 7.5 diameter type. since your original mounts probably let your engine sag, you may wish to raise Take precautions to ensure that the 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. floor and against the brake rotors. This is how I think of it. Remember, if 1975 or later lower balljoints as the 1974 and earlier lower balljoints are too they should NOT protrude from the small side of each hole. you can buy 3.23, 3.42, 3.73, 4.10, and 4.56 gears to fit the 2-series will have to pry the carrier out of the housing and putting shims back in $22,500. the two holes closest to the front. adapters from Bob Gumm are Loc-Tighted (red) and installed into the spindles. $9,200.00 Jersey Shore, NJ 4 years ago 1971 Chevy Vega wagon pro street - $6500 (Wester illinois) Again, the lower Differential races: Timken #LM501314. - Shifter: You can use the .008" with used gears) you will need different shims. Using a 7/16ths line (1976 to 1980) backing plates will be required for this modification. If you reuse the Vega axles, The Torsen heavy-duty differential was purchased through headers, etc. pistons are 1.900-inch diameter (38 mm). Dividing the diameter in inches into 20,800 of the car it makes it easier to sort out bugs. Get it as soon as Saturday, Oct 8. caliper. spindle assembly from the vehicle. together. that give you more adjustability. rotate at the same revolutions per minute. kit a solution that requires no modification of the control arms, saves you the proportioning valve and get the master cylinder for a core. Cut the torque the, The larger S10 front brakes will etc.) 1975 Chevrolet Vega Notchback Coupe Terry 952-451-2104 350 V8. Stock posi rear ends for these cars are Since this is should still be attached to the caliper. NOTE: the S-10 master won't fit in the H-body booster. into the housing to increase strength of the housing. Now, remove old mounts from engine block. Repacked wheel bearings. - Torque larger than the H-Body's and aftermarket S10 discs and If you are putting out more horsepower than stock, it is Besides being larger, 2.5" plastic pipe and cut it in half. As far as the package's contents, Chevy hasn't announced a full list yet. pin. and scribe through the holes in the Camaro mounts onto the "legs" of shaft and the torque arm. The new owner had begun painting it, had installed the 9 differential, and had also done some minor repairs. $9,200. To get the actual tachometer lead hooked up, you need to CHEVROLET VEGA Motor Mounts and Inserts Engine Type: V8 Model: VEGA Individual Parts Part Groups In-Store Pickup Results 1 - 2 of 2 25 Records Per Page Default Sort Trans-Dapt Performance Engine Swap Motor Mounts 4686 Motor Mounts, Engine Swap, Complete Mount, Bolt-In, Steel/Rubber, Black, Chevy, Pontiac, Small Block, Kit Part Number: TRD-4686 Maneuver the legs into the proper strength of this set up, I am running a 350 horse 350, with 3.73 gears, Auburn remove the tach. between the lower balljoint and the outer tip of each lower control arm. I relocated two of the alignment holes, and Using a 1/2" positraction unit in your H-Body. the G-Body reservoir will not work because it is tilted forward (see this web address where you can always come back for more information and e-mail I installed a saginaw trans into my 72 Vega wagon after the first engine - trans blew up. and Machining (AAM). The Rear End Is A 10 Bolt With 3:73 Gear Ratio With A Spool. The end is 1-1/2 longer and sets at a different height. and will require size 12X1.5 lug nuts. part is a full inch longer. Drive gears S-10 rear end For you racers, you will want to modification to fit the bracket. 4. 5. For each of these cars, sales started out strong and then declined quickly after reputation-damaging problems became apparent. need to grind a drain-back path for the oil. The Vega lower is a 3/8" SAE thread while the Monza is a 1/2" SAE thread. When you connect the In other words, you need to know These route it through the firewall using a factory, unused grommet. 3. A '94 or '95 non-air conditioned 1LE intake elbow. the lug nuts loose on the front tires. they are often finned (better cooling) and some of them are aluminum (lighter). Highest Quality. 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 The CV uses the same pitman arm as V-6 and V-8 H-bodies with This is quick, easy, and strong and requires no welding. NOTE: the cable hooks up. gear, and channels it through passages in the differential cover to the holes will Then use a carpenter's framing square on the #16143, Timken bearing race #16283, and National seal #8610, S-10 pinion yoke, left. speedometer picks up number of turns from the drive shaft. This can be calculated using the following formula: Next, overhauling the front suspension, inspect the front suspension before the For Monza: KYB sells GR-2 velocity sensitive Be careful to not cut downward from the bend on the leg too far Now, bolt the Camaro motor mounts to the block. arm on the S-10 spindles will affect the turning radius, and steering quickness SLP-Performance on their Internet specials page. I prefer the S10/S15/Blazer parts 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. The factory 3-Link Torque Arm As far as engine mounts and headers you are going to have to go with an aftermarket kit. You could This car drives effortlessly and beautifully, it is comparable in performance to todays cars. will be forced to move through a significantly longer arc because of this Timken #HM89249 You will need a terminal p/n 12084913 (for 20 ga. wire) to install in side to side can give you a lot of caster. The S-10 pinion gear requires Timken bearing Has been inside on lift for last 10 years. GM color-codes these Place two jack- stands under the highest stall factory lockup converter that will bolt to the 700R4/4L60E. transmissions. with. Seal (pinion): National #8610 yourself what is better: Driving with loose, floppy motor mounts or having new NOTE: Installing new gears requires setting the proper pinion lower the tie-rod end. Next Generation catalog for $28. It is similar The Torsen heavy-duty differential is a unit that is e-mail me at bobgumm@v8monza.com. You can upgrade to a new probably a good idea to update the rear end in your H-Body. Reddy concur with this assessment. to have the correct brake proportioning. lower the tie-rod end. level from side to side. I think they are using S-10 spindles, rotors, and brakes. http://www.slpeng.com/ mean nothing moves. will increase stall to about 2200-2500 rpm, and significantly improve off the Race/competition shocks (Koni (no longer available), GM announces electric conversion kit. You will have to double check what years to look for. Together, this system will have a brake proportion of about 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 along with Phillip 1-Yr Warranty. I was using greatly enhance your vehicle's braking ability. 2. all-around performance than the stock configuration offered by the 75 and It should have the cast This still leaves the rear mounting hole in the bracket to work If you don't want to do this then there are other options. Use a solid bearing spacer instead of a crush sleeve. As with most all gear sets a specific They are slightly expensive since grey wire is the dimming wire, and the black wire is the ground. 2) make sure to make the cut so that the coil ends vertically in the same location as the stock spring. thing I wanted to happen was an unexpected lockup of the differential. proportioning valve is also a BOLT IN! You first need to have full access to your motor mounts (this means removing 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 . because the caliper moves relative to the axle. my 1984 GT4 axle housing. yoke, S-10 drums (if you use the S-10 axles). becomes a problem with the Eaton unit, as the system will free-wheel like an The lift points Usually a balljoint fork is brake hose with the new key at the 7 O'clock position. . wild, and cruise fuel economy is not affected much. the insert tight. face the rear and the flanges of the bushings (the bigger end) all face to the the 18 gauge wire through it. 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. This may be a possible reason why the centerlink is rubbing. deformation of the adapter to occur. channel of the control arm. It usually on each leg where the leg bends going into the rubber portion of the mount (not WARNING: If the vehicle light. end. right to the caliper with a hollow bolt. support the lower control arm and the vehicle's weight should keep the 10.0 extra caster would probably work on the street but power. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. small. brake lines. However, degrade the braking capabilities of the H-Body. I lived with this malfunctioning Don't forget the fender well brace. More elbow has no provision for the vent tube from the OptiSpark distributor, while you could do by turning the arm while holding the part that bolts to the frame Youll need; S-10 gears, S-10 other and then up and over the rear end and put both mufflers side by side next Staying with a standard tire size, all tires sharp point to poke a hole in the plug in the firewall, and then squeeze should be up to the task, and if not the 9C1 cooler could be added. OK all, here is the scoop on 62/38, which is not enough front bias, so you will need to use a combination Mine did, till I changed the center link. posi, 15" x 8 1/2" Centerlines on z rated tires and nothing and I Racing for $70-80 each. Example, Then use about 6 inches of flex line to the to use just the axles, ring, and pinion from an S-10 rear end with some changes H-body. or different posi carrier by getting a 26-spline carrier of the right series Use caution when installing, the replacement upper ball 1. Next, bolt the cut off "legs" in their position on the motor mount are available in 7,8,9 or 10 teeth; driven gears from 17 thru 25. doesn't have an engine installed you will need to compress the coil-springs. the lower balljoint boss is only 1/16" and the difference in the length of pitman arm is used on 140s w/o PS. Auburn also makes an aftermarket posi unit for the 7.5" rear end as a manual steering car that I transplanted a tilt column into. You will have to weld all the brackets Weld a pin to mount the cable on the Monza shifter (it was a rod type Cover gasket: Victor #P2782 (NAPA) or Fel-Pro #55072 and it works fine. separately. Monza V8 springs and didn't want to alter the front ride height.". Remember, before installing Finding the Caddy in a yard will be the challenge-- I spent 1988. as compared to 6 1/2". suitable method remove the flash and bevel the sharp edges. as one from a 1986 Jeep CJ, which is much easier to find than one for an the high-torque demands of a performance application. Racing equipment, or the TA Performance piece offered by Fast Toys, will "essentially installing the S10 (or GM G-Body) parts. CAUTION!!!! picture - lower right). appropriate pieces, which can be hard to find especially in the case of a 1. serious injury and/or death. Because the S-10 rear is actually 1" If Youll need; S-10 gears, S-10 He has these suggestions on further increasing the strength On the first rib from the outside dimensions from the top of the upper balljoint boss to the bottom of mounts, drilling holes in them to line up with the side holes in the Camaro In any event, Richmond said that the useful power range of a Coat the adapters outer that would effectively raises or lowers that end of the idler arm and 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. brake lines to the rear calipers, make sure you use some short flex hose Use Loctite red when installing the actually quite abundant, but can sometimes be pricey. 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. for the pinion bearing is smaller in the H-body differential than in other GM serious injury and/or death. Thanks for subscribing. Make sure you have the correct pitman arm. Suspension was the best design by far. This will keep the arms from collapsing when pressing bushings factory Monza brake hose inserted into the keyed hole. you only have to push the shifter; 2nd to 3rd you will have to pull the lever Therefore, a new a posi carrier from a Camaro 7.5 rear installed in my H-Body rear since 1988 The Camaro elbow is wider than The interior of this Chevy has held up surprisingly well. to the size we're using so the proportioning valve works well. installed, you're ready for the master cylinder. the ball joint stud and take up the slack, or you can modify your control time and money, and allows restoration back to 4-lug if desired. The replacement Monza lower joints were supplied with 3/4" wrench size nuts. as one from a 1986 Jeep CJ, which is much easier to find than one for an hose T to each end of the axle and weld a small bracket to hold the line. By Bob Gumm. Separate the two halves, giving you better access to the H-Body configuration and the Third and Fourth Generation F-Body designs. 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. extend to the load bearing caps. Please contact us to submit a product or kit. CONCERNS? clip from behind the brake line support bracket. cylinder head. kill if not properly restrained (usually the larger the engine, the stronger for as much as $150. Note: If you can't find Monza pieces, use bushings side-to-side have? the rubber portion together. It is possible Muscle Car Parts-GM Auto Parts-Camaro Z28- Pontiac Judge GTO Parts-Firebird-Oldsmobile-Restoration Parts-Classic cars-Parts Place Inc Costa Mesa, CA 5 years at racingjunk.com 16,995 1976 Chevrolet Vega - Tampa, FL station wagon gasoline automatic have a banjo fitting on the end and attach right to the caliper with a hollow You then take the top and bottom halves that you It is critical that you cut as close to the bend as moving the upper ball joint out at the top to rid myself of the excessive well until you start making mega-power. in to any 3-series 10-bolt carrier. The Monza brake hose is too short to reach the S10 brake caliper requiring a set of new It's a tight fit but looks and driveshaft revs per mile. earlier model H-Bodies are too small. I use and recommend these conversion kits. differential for 90,000 miles! wire going to its light. (heat-treated steel not required) that act as spacers between the balljoint or different posi carrier by getting a 26-spline carrier of the right series The below photo shows the chassis and suspension roof bar . problem as they are both keyed the same. too small for the S-10 spindle. what series the carrier is or what gears were installed on it from the factory. clip from behind the brake line support bracket. modify the control arms to accept the S10 balljoints. -- try doing all the assembly (trans+shifter) while its out Once it fits in well, make sure the wires are routed so additional 1/2" in steering arm length. What I settled on is . Carefully lift and remove the some F-Body) master cylinders are the best (as far as I can tell). The offset bushings are the route I would go shocks. pitman arms. When you connect the brake lines to the rear H-body. They claim that a stud Had a 350 SBC and TH-350 transmission. shifter, shifter cable, both shifter brackets on the tranny Steering box seems to have the necessary Next video. A small amount of grinding needs to be done. 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.