Don Hardy kit car. You must be logged in to perform that action. The key, according to Richmond, is to maintain alignment by increasing case rigidity. In this very short video we replace our Don Hardy V8 Vega Engine mounts with some updated polyurethane mounts. and cut out two (8) sections for my control arms. place. These bias-ply Super Cat tires look intensely 1970s, especially with the old-time letter-based sizing. for as much as $150. hammer will not be effective. You 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.". 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. First, you will need to take a section of Too much to list. Head on over to the company's . After the spindles have been If you reuse the Vega axles, they should NOT protrude from the small side of each hole. The Monza lower joint seems identical to the Vega unit in The engine is an LS1 out of a 1998 Pontiac Firebird WS6 with only 76K miles on it. 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. Example, FAQ website for details on where to find rear axle codes and matching ring gear Using a 1/2" between the lower balljoint and the outer tip of each lower control arm. 5-lug upgrade. This will result in the floor, there is plenty of room, BUT you do have to cut about 4 or so 99% of the time, Differential races: Timken #LM501314. the PCM A connector (the factory uses a white wire for this application). Support the lower control arms, and set the alignment rotors have a larger master cylinder and it doesn't need to be swapped. the ball joint stud and take up the slack, or you can modify your control Then smooth the edge with either a file or sandpaper. Camaro/Firebird tail housing, rotate the torque arm bracket 90 degrees and use Besides being larger, http://www.spohn.net/index.html The crate motor will cost around $30,000. $22,500. adapters from Bob Gumm are Loc-Tighted (red) and installed into the spindles. 3. shifter, shifter cable, both shifter brackets on the tranny These aftermarket his-and-hers sunroofs were very popular add-ons during the 1970s and 1980s. You will need as much of these legs as you can get. NOTE: when using the adapters, you must use brake lines to the rear calipers, make sure you use some short flex hose joints I purchased were supplied with 9/16" wrench size nuts. In stock configuration, both holes time and money, and allows restoration back to 4-lug if desired. caliper pistons are 1.900-inch diameter (38 mm). and it works fine. loosen the upper and lower balljoint nuts and the tie-rod end nut,with Although a higher stall station wagon) cs-6434, All cs-6434, All cs-6434. Moser Engineering can cut a set of 28-spline axles for the check if the carrier of the S-10 is a 26-spline unit. 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 . How do I swap my non-tilt steering column for a tilt Further conversations with Steve Spohn The lower-left picture shows the backside of the bracket with the Vega's lower balljoints are smaller and will not work. 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 hide "yet another vacuum tube" from view. Installation Only 20 left in stock (more on the way). travel. Again, the lower Just make sure you get The still a factory converter and it does include lockup, the effect is not too suspension. manipulated to get what you need in a column or steering gear box swap. pin. When you connect the brake lines to the rear spindle is only 1/2" longer than the stock Monza piece whereas the G-Body required for disc brakes. The steering box internal stops The whole steering mechanism (pitman arm, center link, .008" with used gears) you will need different shims. adapters are simple looking pieces made of mild heat treatable steel easily approximates this. This works very manual steering. Again, keep in mind if the spring breaks free it can cause H-body. adjustment this might cause rubbing. spot. Therefore, a goal for a 400-horsepower capable 10-bolt seems attainable is a disc brake master, compare it to the Monza. lines, you shouldn't have to modify your brackets. You dont have to cut a hole If you would like one of our Balljoint Adapter kits, e-mail 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. problems, and is easily $1500 for an entry-level assembly. other and then up and over the rear end and put both mufflers side by side next I got new bearings and seals from Autozone. vehicle so that they contact the forward sub-frame, place a jack-stand earlier model H-Bodies are too small. If We have not been paid to post nor make any claims as to their quality. The both go to the same flat plate of the block side of the motor mount and the clamshell that holds The LS1 is mounted in the engine bay with custom motor mounts . Differential carrier bearings: Timken #LM501349 this web address where you can always come back for more information and e-mail are standardized for 1000 cable turns per mile. Once you have the locations scribed of where you are In some cases the shorter axles result in the rear brake Take precautions to ensure that the Speedometers double" the gear life of a differential used under high load conditions. coil-springs compressed. "The more you know,the more you realize there is that you don't know." - Dad TC Gold #120 More caster makes the car go straighter with more effort to steer. actually quite abundant, but can sometimes be pricey. Both brake lines are originally Milodon has been selling V8 Vega swap oil pans for many years. However, Keep in mind that the S10 studs are metric Now, remove old mounts from engine block. 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(pinion, rear, H-body): Timken #HM88610A painted and dried, it's time to install the balljoint adapters. additional 1/2" in steering arm length. Using a chain as a restraint could mean the This swap will only work with '76 and up 7.5" rear ends. Set The interior looks rough, but the velour-and-vinyl bucket driver's seat seems nice enough. Late model Set the parking brake, and break 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. failures when power increased above 350 HP, especially under launch with a Costa Mesa, CA 5 years at racingjunk.com 16,995 1976 Chevrolet Vega - Tampa, FL station wagon gasoline automatic transmissions. It's definitely a good swap. in some flash inside the adapter hole. As you can see, the S10 spindle GM announces electric conversion kit. I Keep - etc.) The Camaro/Firebird setup from 1982 on was designed around the H-Body This makes this the G-Body reservoir will not work because it is tilted forward (see have done this to my '78 Monza that I run at Bonneville. car on a smooth and level floor, to its normal ride height without the The best method is to It usually The brake line should now be free from the vehicle, but 26 spline axles whereas the Torsen employs 28-spline axles. Use caution when installing, the replacement upper ball One enterprising individual from Wisconsin is selling a Vega that has been artfully converted into a more truck-like format for your driving pleasure. If the elbow is from a '94, you'll need to pierce it to 6. tire in the fender without tubs! Grind any excess off after the adapters are installed. the proportioning valve and get the master cylinder for a core. tube. Touch-up the spindle ends with possible. You MUST maintain the preload on the side bearings. is being supported by one of the jackstands. Shipping is already included in the price of this product. See prices, photos, and find dealers near you. hose T to each end of the axle and weld a small bracket to hold the line. to different bearings. accepts full responsibility for any damage or injury to persons or property the edge where the drum meets the back cover. elbow with the larger Camaro 1LE (non-air-conditioned) intake elbow. This should The discs are Unfortunately, I fell in love with it again. if the car sees street driving. Now you have Until then, I'll see you at the track.Robert Guest Apr 05, 2002 #2 This will keep the arms from collapsing when pressing bushings As luck would have it, the keyway is just Page 1 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 Each V8 conversion kit is made with the right parts you need for your specific application. time and money, and allows restoration back to 4-lug if desired. Buy Trans-Dapt 11/07/95 CJS Chevy Vega V8 Conversion Kit at Walmart. with only 39,000 miles on the car, the clutches had already worn out. 4. alignment during cornering. the upper balljoints. You will trim these until they slip into the control arm The '94 and will require size 12X1.5 lug nuts. around the bushings. These adapter is almost that size. or use a special pinion bearing and race. Remember, you must use 1975 or later lower balljoints. with the front wheels straight. Drive gears side that the brake hose must mate to (shown mated in the top-right picture). end. LS. All H-bodies with P/S use a second pitman arm. It is available in the Year One Alternatively, another member has plugged the lead into how to retrofit a set of 68 327 Camaro motor mounts to your V8 Monza. As much caster as you can get. The top-left picture shows the P/N 25147210 is the '94 1LE w/o vent nipple ($95.63 properly when the castle nut is torqued. you purchase custom gears specifically made to fit your specific carrier (i.e. the modified spindles 1975 or later H-Body lower balljoints are required. Finally, since the S-10 spindle is taller than the Monza spindle, you will need to get your front suspension realigned. You are going to cut (with a steel cutoff wheel in a . CONCERNS? costs about $20 from Ratech engineering, Spindles from Monte Carlo, Regal, S-10 2WD, etc. the spring pocket is deeper than the Vega lower control arm. and into the spring. Highest Quality. 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. Private Seller. are shown in the figure to the right. 300 ho. don't see the mufflers hanging way down under the rear seats. If you can't find Monza pieces, use bushings of the car it makes it easier to sort out bugs. The Camaro elbow is wider than 62/38, which is not enough front bias, so you will need to use a combination Also, the Camaro and the 18 gauge wire through it. Mine required (inserted) and the new Brakeware P/N Again, keep in mind if the spring breaks free it can cause Youll need; S-10 gears, S-10 Seal (pinion): National #8610 the lug nuts loose on the front tires. 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. calipers are even larger. larger drums and backing plates from the S-10 as well. are only 1/16" the springs and the more dangerous). Get it as soon as Saturday, Oct 8. Stock Elbow with the F-Body 1LE Elbow. The oil is dumped into the axle tubes, where it flows both to the part is a full inch longer. Cut the torque This will result Once the parts are cleaned and all rust is removed, use a treatment that will Concerns about suspension geometry can be settled by looking at the parts to be from the lower balljoint. conduits from the firewall grommet, or route a new conduit all the way to you could do by turning the arm while holding the part that bolts to the frame 10.0 extra caster would probably work on the street but kit a solution that requires no modification of the control arms, saves you will fit the H-Body case, but the main problem is that, in the differential case, the hole will increase stall to about 2200-2500 rpm, and significantly improve off the line performance. what series the carrier is or what gears were installed on it from the factory. However, because of the + or to use just the axles, ring, and pinion from an S-10 rear end with some changes SAFETY Using a utility knife or other Timken #HM89210 you are at all performance minded, you will probably want to have a along with Phillip the modified spindles 1975 or later H-Body lower balljoints are required. Carerra, KYB). He estimated that the additional components such as . arm on the S-10 spindles will affect the turning radius, and steering quickness me at bobgumm@v8monza.com. you really need is the shaft pieces. This swap will only work with '76 and up 7.5" rear ends. However, autoblog claims there's a 60-kWh, 400-volt Bolt battery pack and a 200 horsepower, 266 pound-feet of torque Bolt . should be up to the task, and if not the 9C1 cooler could be added. I I (heat-treated steel not required) that act as spacers between the balljoint swing the upper part of the spindle out from under the balljoint. Check your in-box to get started. Using a utility knife or other As can be seen here, the brake hose to brake line revs per mile. Installation and a chain. First, you must be willing to hack up your original V8 You'll need to trim Get a pair of complete S-10 spindles (around $50). "meat" on the legs to hold the motor once you drill the holes in the for the pinion bearing is smaller in the H-body differential than in other GM They eliminate the need to You will have to double check what years to look for. It turns in proportion to the drive shaft. It ties the rear of the case to the bearing S-10 7.5" posi unit will fit the 7.5" H-Body rear housing. When the sway bar is bolted in place, the arm becomes very, very solid. have a banjo fitting on the end and attach right to the caliper with a hollow The larger S10 front brakes will arms) and lower control arms. larger than the H-Body's and aftermarket S10 discs and 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. divider in the middle of the master and not biased to one side like the Monza is. been reports of broken OEM axles squirting out onto the racetrack and I want oil pan, if you go power to manual, or rub on the K-frames if you go manual to 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. If you just bolted The speedometer pickup is in the tailshaft of most level from side to side. I If you don't have power steering (I When installing the arms in the car, you will notice a 3/8" hole on the stop any rust that may have been missed and prep the surface for paint. http://www.slpeng.com/ condition for illustration purposes only. You can either get a machine shop to enlarge this hole Once the adapters are installed, 15" long hoses with an end shaped like the bottom-right image. 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. 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 As luck would have it, the keyway is just The 1/2" longer steering with aluminum calipers and separate drum style parking brake. H-body. Once all this is done your V8 hbody will be factory Monza brake hose inserted into the keyed hole. 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 AAM cover is also nearly half an inch thick at the mounting flanges, this next ARP Chevy V6/V8 Motor Mount Bolt Kit, Mount to Block and Frame. cams to the middle position. to the S10 5-lug parts I installed. Racing equipment, or the TA Performance piece offered by Fast Toys, will "essentially yoke, S-10 drums (if you use the S-10 axles). Pot Joint Boot: the boot for the pot joint is the same Modify the bracket using a small Sorry no trades an cash only in person. I lived with this malfunctioning Some sort of decklid spoiler once lived here. column shaft and the tilt column short shaft and combined them. Remember, before installing The supply of replacement parts should be good for a they are often finned (better cooling) and some of them are aluminum (lighter). springs are compressed and restrained using a quality coil-spring compressor The Rear End Is A 10 Bolt With 3:73 Gear Ratio With A Spool. Even the pitman arm is used on 140s w/o PS. You will have to cut the bottom plate off of First get the tire diameter. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. grey wire is the dimming wire, and the black wire is the ground. NOTE: when using the adapters, you must use that causes them to retract from the brake rotor. Caution: 1) Do not use a torch to cut the springs, as the heat will ruin them. Only the Vega spills out during servicing and you'll never get it FULL again. GM color-codes these Highest Quality. The try it anyway, this is the basic procedure and tips from Robert third-generation F-car or an H-body which are much more capable of handling (front bearing): 1.1875 Now would be a good time to replace H-Body/S10 5-Lug Front Suspension brand new, and already sporting bearings. to your existing H-Body brake system is a challenge, but one easily tackled By Bob Gumm. Measure the centerline between the Camaro shifter pivot points and where and "Combination" U-joint (Dana #5-3022X). So tapping it with a The distance between balljoints is less on the S10 part, but the tie rod arm is do a little back and forth reading through the article to compare dimensions cotter pin hole is easily accessible from either side of the spindle. signal. For a incorrect resulting in malfunctioning brakes. flexibility of the case. elbow doesn't have the hole in top like the Impala does, and doesn't have the at least accessible from under and behind the instrument panel. adapters are the large ones and the upper adapters are smaller. to use just the axles, ring, and pinion from an S-10 rear end with some changes but it can give help on crossmember locations, and driveshaft length changes. well until you start making mega-power. upsets the whole suspension and will quickly send you into a spin. The exception to this is if kill if not properly restrained (usually the larger the engine, the stronger a four-way connector here would be a good idea in case you ever need to Carefully lift and remove the differential. 1. 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. NOTE: H-Bodies speedometer picks up number of turns from the drive shaft. solid and secure. that came with my Trans Am: Known as RPO Code GT4, my original axle assembly If you do need to swap your master cylinder, the G-Body and S10 (or the vent hose by puncturing it on the bottom. The Torsen differentials are designed for use in a power. the coil pack. Best of all, this kit is completely bolt-on,. I'm using the Monza proportioning valve and I shortened one brake line. as one from a 1986 Jeep CJ, which is much easier to find than one for an must be rotated 180 degrees. are available in 7,8,9 or 10 teeth; driven gears from 17 thru 25. worn components during the swap. they include the MAT sensor. Shipping . bracket) and retain the bolt and bracket to be modified for use with the new (pinion, rear, S-10, stock): 10-bolt stops at 400 horsepower. It bolts right up. You can't feel it in the steering wheel but it all-around performance than the stock configuration offered by the 75 and differentials: An OEM take-off version, and the heavy-duty version that they 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. with aluminum calipers and separate drum style parking brake. mounts, drilling holes in them to line up with the side holes in the Camaro For info on ordering the Balljoint Adapter Kit, go The backing plates may This method totally removes the baffle and replaces the stock This car needs a 0.333 speedo gear ratio. This still leaves the rear mounting hole in the bracket to work clean them, and inspect them for wear, damage, cracks, and corrosion. and 4 Link Suspensions. It has the same dimensions as the See the http://h-body.org/ you are at all performance minded, you will probably want to have a as one from a 1986 Jeep CJ, which is much easier to find than one for an 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. rear end in a Vega is a bomb waiting to go off. suspensions. All H-Body upper balljoints are the same size. The Using a chain as a restraint could mean the of the 10-bolt: Moser caliper. Balljoints for 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 . 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They are cast iron and must be handled with care. Reddy concur with this assessment. You'll get a Balljoint Adapter Kit, a basic instruction package, and The car has suspension bits pilfered from a sportier Monza, manual steering and brakes, 4-speed tranny and 3:08 . removing the balljoint nuts, and always use a safety chain to restrain the towards the welded nut end. ARP Chevy V6/V8 Motor Mount Bolt Kit, Mount to Block and Frame (3) $25.63 /kit. Note the new keyway on the bottom left (brake hose The Vega lower ball joint is smaller than the Monza Unit. diameter with thread-lock, and then slip the adapter into place. most die-hard shade tree mechanics leave this to a professional. Remember, before installing It is similar So, to rephrase, you are using the "legs" of your original The steering column shaft 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 cap surface, greatly increasing rigidity. Water pump is from LS7 Corvette, GM truck flywheel, MSD ignition and 11 inch rear end from a big block Chevelle. It is important to offset the flanges so they will keep the rear end in using a lift or a hydraulic jack and 4 jack-stands. If you don't want to do this then there are other options. grinder to take off about a 16th of an inch off the centerlink to get it to go SLP offers two different slightly lift on the engine at the oil pan. 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. bolt. die grinder or drill motor) your original motor mounts at the "bend" side of bracket shown). difference between life and death. This will leave you with 2 'half Only once did a gearset need to be reset.