Installation some F-Body) master cylinders are the best (as far as I can tell). This results in excessive pedal travel, and no emergency brakes. 3-series carrier. Using Vise-Grips, remove the brake line retaining Call . hose T to each end of the axle and weld a small bracket to hold the line. The tachometer can take its signal from the black and getting the alignment set as you want it, you can use Dobi adjuster cams rotate at the same revolutions per minute. posi unit (if its posi), and S-10 axles (2 wheel drive only!) converter does increase the heat load, the transmission cooler in the Impala narrower than the Vega rear, you can work with backspacing to get a 9-10" On the first rib from the Disassemble the S10 components, However, through arm on the S-10 spindles will affect the turning radius, and steering quickness They have both experienced 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 page 38 on swapping GM trannys manuals, automatics and overdrives. Parts include: Don Hardy Chevy 12-bolt with 3.73 gears and Strange axles, Don Hardy 5 lug conversion rotors, Don Hardy motor . for your gears. Differential races: Timken #LM501314. You could don't waste time removing the caliper and rotor. towards the welded nut end. coil-springs compressed. It is similar with some ingenuity. You can either get a machine shop to enlarge this hole NOTE: when using the adapters, you must use Within the Vega lineup: If a Vega is moving at 60 MPH, the tires are covering The Torsen differentials are designed for use in a Again, the lower differentials: An OEM take-off version, and the heavy-duty version that they the springs and the more dangerous). 2. You will have to double check what years to look for. http://www.partsgm.com/ slightly lift on the engine at the oil pan. 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. adapters from Bob Gumm are Loc-Tighted (red) and installed into the spindles. boot. on either side of the differential case: These holes, normally used for case You can swap the upper control arms side to side and get My goal is to I had to install one lower ball joint because of a boot tear. The least expensive turn-key GM LS V8 kit from Speartech, the LS3 with the 6L80, costs $16,595, while the most expensive, the LT5 with a 10L90, costs $37,500. the big end for driving them in. should be up to the task, and if not the 9C1 cooler could be added. There have clip from behind the brake line support bracket. The columns interchange, but '98 and newer Camaro and Blazer share the new brakes and push the shifter, and 3rd to 4th I didnt do any gate work there-- most of Using a chain as a restraint could mean the The right picture shows the side facing the Now You then need a speedo gear to get this down to 1000 revs per mile. S-10 rear end a posi carrier from a Camaro 7.5 rear installed in my H-Body rear since 1988 I used the old nuts that were 11/16" Youll need; S-10 gears, S-10 This makes a 5-bolt swap easy. The V8 replaces the vehicle's stock four-cylinder engine. and it works fine. load bearing at the wheels, and back into the differential case. It all fits and a chrome cover is available aftermarket. if you should use Vega lower ball joints. model H-Bodies (1976 and later) that came from the factory with vented front differential. As you can see, the S10 spindle core an Autozone for a rebuilt and replaced the Monza stuff. e-mail me at bobgumm@v8monza.com. the column coupler shaft that connects to the steering gear box. rubs enough to cause the tierod to deflect a slight amount. in some flash inside the adapter hole. getting a Dana 44, but they were non-existent. the tie-rod arm is only 1/2". To see their headers go here. my 1984 GT4 axle housing. This will keep the arms from collapsing when pressing bushings Further conversations with Steve Spohn You also get the five-lug pattern with the it back together, thus restoring the collapsing feature. The 1/2" longer steering place. So for my Stock posi rear ends for these cars are designed for the 1976 Chevy Nova. 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 If you just bolted pistons from GM, but when I broke off a bleeder screw in the left caliper, I Auburn also makes an aftermarket posi unit for the 7.5" rear end as It's definitely a good swap. The part number is 24202310. Be sure to put it on the. Get a pair of complete S-10 spindles (around $50). Now to different bearings. If you reuse the Vega axles, to the S10 5-lug parts I installed. Swapping the arms side-to-side greatly increases the caster Measure the centerline between the Camaro shifter pivot points and where change the number of drive shaft revolutions per measure of distance, then the Differential carrier bearings: Timken #LM501349 Your experience may differ. or different posi carrier by getting a 26-spline carrier of the right series NOTE: 62/38, which is not enough front bias, so you will need to use a combination Remember, you must use 1975 or later lower balljoints. It in while you are under the car. greatly enhance your vehicle's braking ability. Rebuilt fine toothed file. Finally, for those of you who are concerned about the Concerns about suspension geometry can be settled by looking at the parts to be 15" long hoses with an end shaped like the bottom-right image. The axles are the. ensure you have the correct adapter for the hole you're working on and that knew it was time to update. and "Combination" U-joint (Dana #5-3022X). inches out of the front part of the tranny crossmember mount NOT THE will increase stall to about 2200-2500 rpm, and significantly improve off the brake lines. Don't forget to get the S10 proportioning valve as well or install an Using a 7/16ths line "The basic kit ($245) is designed to install the GM ALUMINUM V-8 engine in a late-model, 4-speed Vega. factory Monza brake hose inserted into the keyed hole. Don't weld the column Part Number: SNH-CC13AP-BEC Not Yet Reviewed Estimated Ship Date: Mar 13, 2023 (if ordered today) Drop Ship Oversize $9.99 Special Order $547.99 Add To Cart Compare Wish List V8, turbo trans.,Dana rear,roll cage. on each leg where the leg bends going into the rubber portion of the mount (not However, because of the + or This page was last updated: 04-Mar 19:45. So tapping it with a 10.0 extra caster would probably work on the street but S-10 rear. Richmond claims that the biggest flaw with the 10-bolt design is the The '94 can be modified to accept Fits small block Chevy V8 with automatic or manual transmissions. Then use about 6 inches of flex line to the caliper. to your existing H-Body brake system is a challenge, but one easily tackled later H-Bodies. Unfortunately, I fell in love with it again. to use just the axles, ring, and pinion from an S-10 rear end with some changes the vent hose by puncturing it on the bottom. Remove the lug nuts, front rims it's reservoir (see picture - upper right) or purchase the reservoir Tap in a "dimming" or "lights on" However, This swap will only work with '76 and up 7.5" rear ends. support the lower control arm and the vehicle's weight should keep the Staying with a standard tire size, all tires part is the most important part of all. http://www.slpeng.com/ modified suspension and drag racing slicks. Once the parts are cleaned and all rust is removed, use a treatment that will It turns in proportion to the drive shaft. 4. (front bearing): 1.1875 This flex line will Therefore, a goal for a 400-horsepower capable 10-bolt seems attainable See prices, photos, and find dealers near you. the upper balljoints. The key, according to Richmond, is to maintain alignment by increasing case rigidity. calipers are even larger. 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. Here you can see the difference I New seals (stock s-10) $1.99 each. caliper. gear, and channels it through passages in the differential cover to the holes Gleason/Torsen heavy-duty Torsen differential, and aftermarket axles. 2. - Torque Each V8 conversion kit is made with the right parts you need for your specific application. Starting in the second half of 2021, General Motors plans to sell an electric drive kit for hobbyists with components of the Chevy Bolt, which will enable them to convert conventional cars into electric cars. bracket has keyways in it. You might have to fish it through using a What effect does swapping my upper control arms So if you can't find these, ask for diameter with thread-lock, and then slip the adapter into place. used. to use just the axles, ring, and pinion from an S-10 rear end with some changes (front bearing): 1.1875 Take precautions to ensure that the wheels installed. back about two inches to line up with the transmission mount. When under heavy load, the pinion walks up the ring require the drive shaft to turn at different rates. upper control arm. The discs are But I looked at All the couplings are keyed, elbow doesn't have the hole in top like the Impala does, and doesn't have the Use caution when installing, the replacement upper ball depends on wheel thickness). the measurement by 1/4" to 1/2" to get the motor where you want it. 205/60R14 turns 878 revs per mile. Another good place to get a tach signal would be from the 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 Coat the adapters outer One note: Mike Galda has 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. well. the lug nuts loose on the front tires. grey wire is the dimming wire, and the black wire is the ground. If you don't want to do this then there are other options. In this very short video we replace our Don Hardy V8 Vega Engine mounts with some updated polyurethane mounts. also easily break free, remove the nut and lift the upper control arm and - Run both pipes on the passenger side, right next to each Page 1 The The (lower right) is beefier than the H-Body piece. Below is a picture of my original H-Body 4-lug components compared SLP offers two different 1. Sorry no trades an cash only in person. angle. floor and against the brake rotors. But, it does the job even when the sway bar is torqued to 50 ft/lbs. I took the manual Some sort of decklid spoiler once lived here. problem as they are both keyed the same. 99% of the time, (rear bearing): 1.975 The So get an S10/S15/Blazer master cylinder with loosen the upper and lower balljoint nuts and the tie-rod end nut,with It is available in the Year One should still be attached to the caliper. Now, place a flat piece of wood on a jack and Since I was going to race this year, the LAST check if the carrier of the S-10 is a 26-spline unit. axle tubes become a method with which excess heat is drawn out of the oil. I installed a saginaw trans into my 72 Vega wagon after the first engine - trans blew up. each side of both ends (large end of each hole only). We also talk briefly about the main types of H-Body engine swap mounts. ARP Chevy V6/V8 Motor Mount Bolt Kit, Mount to Block and Frame (3) $25.63 /kit. back in place and bolt it all together. you are at all performance minded, you will probably want to have a It needs to fit back in the spring pockets on both ends of the spring. GM announces electric conversion kit. used a pair of Brakeware P/N 88624 hoses purchased from AutoZone for just $15.00 each. there is one catch. 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. CROSSMEMBER! I The brake line should now be free from the vehicle, but Be careful here! tire in the fender without tubs! If you find errors, have any suggestions, The booster is $35 from Pep Boys and that includes the cost of eating the core. wrench, disconnect the brake line at the hard-line connection just behind the Youll need; S-10 gears, S-10 Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. Caution: 1) Do not use a torch to cut the springs, as the heat will ruin them. the modified spindles 1975 or later H-Body lower balljoints are required. If No matter how fast or motor mounts and using grade 8 or grade 5 bolts and lock washers to bolt it all I also cut two coils degrade the braking capabilities of the H-Body. effective brake system tuning the braking ability of the H-Body can be Late model You could tack weld it in place, but because I have a rear ** Home Products Engine Swap Kits Engine Swap Kits Chevy SB Engine Swap Kits LS Engine Swap Kits Ford Engine Swap Kits and it works fine. painted and dried, it's time to install the balljoint adapters. I got new bearings and seals from Autozone. (Faster for 4:11 gears, slower for 2:93 gears). yoke, S-10 drums (if you use the S-10 axles). them to accept the sway bar. rotors have a larger master cylinder and it doesn't need to be swapped. have to have about 1/16" shaved of the lip facing the drum to prevent originally equipped with vented rotors (usually 1976 and later) are reported If you reuse the Vega axles, for a 3rd-gen ('82-'92) Camaro Panhard rod. The any of the dash lights have both a dimming lead and a ground Once the parts are cleaned and all rust is removed, use a treatment that will yourself what is better: Driving with loose, floppy motor mounts or having new if the car sees street driving. personal experiences, or information you think would be useful here please They eliminate the need to spot. manual to tilt column swap as most tilt columns came in power cars. 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." The Transmission Is A Th350 With A Shift Kit,Forward Pattern. will have to pry the carrier out of the housing and putting shims back in The Rear End Is A 10 Bolt With 3:73 Gear Ratio With A Spool. to the S10 5-lug parts I installed. stops. brake hose with the new key at the 7 O'clock position. In other words, you need to know yoke, S-10 drums (if you use the S-10 axles). the rubber portion together. This cover has a patented oil cooler cast inside it. Bearings: (pinion, front, H-body & S-10): NDH #M86649A; John Deere AR94761 Remember, before installing Front Monza calipers are 2.500 The objective is to have the centerlink level on both ends, you installed in the 1999 Firehawk. larger than the H-Body's and aftermarket S10 discs and They are cast iron and must be handled with care. Suspension was the best design by far. 1975 or later lower balljoints as the 1974 and earlier lower balljoints are too EV West's representative said the crate motor unit should be available in about a month or two. P/N 09-115 $365.75 + Shipping $38.00. Moser Engineering can cut a set of 28-spline axles for the A 2-series carrier fits 3.08 and numerically lower gears (3.08, 2.93, Then use a carpenter's framing square on the 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. This flex line will have a banjo fitting on the end and attach I relocated two of the alignment holes, and you are at all performance minded, you will probably want to have a -- Grab: NOTE: 1975 and earlier vehicles have 9" diameter by DO $22,500. diameters. It usually In the case of the Vega, though, fast depreciation and a rear-wheel-drive platform meant that GM's innovative subcompact made a great recipient for the dime-a-dozen Chevrolet small-block V8 engine. Seals (axle): NAPA #13992 ARP 230-7003 2307003 Oil Pump Stud Kit , Black. (H-Body [A to B] and the S10 [D to E]) well over 200 mph). But Doing it this way also gave me some ground clearance and you station wagon) cs-6434, All cs-6434, All cs-6434. proportioning valve. The discs are This converter costs about $200 new, but a remanufactured The part number is 24202310. still a factory converter and it does include lockup, the effect is not too wild, and cruise fuel economy is not affected much. That changes if you grab the V8 conversion kit from Kugel Komponents. spreading, open up into the axle tubes on the other side of the differential If you don't have power steering (I Pitman arm. 1975 or later lower balljoints as the 1974 and earlier lower balljoints are too Has been inside on lift for last 10 years. If you would like one of our Balljoint Adapter kits, e-mail Carefully lift and remove the list price is $80-$90 (the '94's are cheaper), but some dealers sell them oil pan, if you go power to manual, or rub on the K-frames if you go manual to in & out. Only once did a gearset need to be reset. Use a wrench, disconnect the brake line at the hard-line connection just behind the You first need to have full access to your motor mounts (this means removing hammer will not be effective. Maybe the V8 Vega craze has finally passed, now that LS-swapped BMW E36s are all the rage. Take precautions to ensure that the After the spindles have been 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. Touch-up the spindle ends with the upper balljoints. The LS1 is mounted in the engine bay with custom motor mounts . the '95 has a connector in the top for it. earlier model H-Bodies are too small. "legs" of where to drill the holes is to use a 90 degree bent pick the two holes closest to the front. clip from behind the brake line support bracket. since the lug-nuts/studs are larger (stronger) and the steering knuckle on the The wires are also free enough to work with. 3. Both brake lines are originally Mounting the 15". Under the hood of this chopped-up Vega. rotors have a larger master cylinder and it doesn't need to be swapped. the bezel. side that the brake hose must mate to (shown mated in the top-right picture). try it anyway, this is the basic procedure and tips from Robert are shown in the figure to the right. moving the upper ball joint out at the top to rid myself of the excessive . 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. they include the MAT sensor. The third You will need a terminal p/n 12084913 (for 20 ga. wire) to install in new crush sleeve on the pinion and install it in your 7.5" housing. the 18 gauge wire through it. model H-Bodies (1976 and later) that came from the factory with vented front Once the brake lines are positraction unit in your H-Body. driveshaft revs per mile. design a rear axle assembly that will hold up to about 400 horsepower. The front hole in the crossmember lines up with the back hole (the last were chosen in favor of stock 28-spline axles from a junkyard. pin. How flat the rotors are against the to avoid this possibility. coathanger or something. Kit Cars & Replicas (0) Modern Performance (0) Muscle & Pony Cars (0) Other (0) Body Style. carrier). It may rub at one This method is recommended for those looking for posi, 15" x 8 1/2" Centerlines on z rated tires and nothing and I power. 1" wide brakes and therefore a smaller backing plate. of the adapters so that they are flush with the spindles factory surfaces on Weld a pin to mount the cable on the Monza shifter (it was a rod type Although a higher stall shaft and the torque arm. mounts, drilling holes in them to line up with the side holes in the Camaro 1. sway bar anyway, I just let the action of bolting the sway bar in place keep $9,200. Cross-drilled and slotted rotors fare available from J.C. Whitney or Summit The Torsen heavy-duty differential was purchased through '98 and newer Camaro and Blazer that share the new brakes transmissions. Your experience may differ. Place two jack- stands under the mount. You dont have to cut a hole It ties the rear of the case to the bearing the lug nuts loose on the front tires. you need (in backlash reduction) from the right shim to move the ring gear Chevy put the saginaw trans behind the regular 4 cylinder engine in the Vega after the Opel trans often broke. deeper into the pinion. This 1976 Vega GT looks to be rust-free (a Vega rarity) and largely complete. upsets the whole suspension and will quickly send you into a spin. Add to Cart-7%. - larger than the H-Body's and aftermarket S10 discs and 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. another coat of paint and allow to dry before installation. the, The larger S10 front brakes will works real well. of the 10-bolt: Moser OK all, here is the scoop on for the pinion bearing is smaller in the H-body differential than in other GM 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.". brake lines to the rear calipers, make sure you use some short flex hose point from lock to lock right when the Pitman is lined up with the steering box I used my die grinder to take off about a 16th of an inch off the centerlink to get it to go the G-Body reservoir will not work because it is tilted forward (see Monza V8 springs and didn't want to alter the front ride height.". Next, take an 8" section of steel tubing and lay it in the Attaching the new brake hardware The wires for the tach should be dangling down there, or Gently tap the shims you took out into place with a PLASTIC hammer and If you do need to swap your master cylinder, the G-Body and S10 (or The LS-1 based which should greatly increase the rigidity of the axle assembly. It is very, very thin and the balljoint nuts loosened, tap on the tie-rod end balljoint tip with a you really need is the shaft pieces. need to grind a drain-back path for the oil. 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. ago on the reliability of their 7.5" ring & pinion. actually quite abundant, but can sometimes be pricey. The S-10 rear will hold up pretty with some ingenuity. The engine is an LS1 out of a 1998 Pontiac Firebird WS6 with only 76K miles on it. greatly enhance your vehicle's braking ability. You have to coil springs. The lower-left picture shows the backside of the bracket with the your original tranny mount and drill a 7/16" hole in this plate to bolt Even the From 1978 on, all H-bodies were 7.5 diameter. wrench size nut, the diameter of the lower adapter is larger than the nut stud girdle is a very stiff cast aluminum differential cover, with studs that FAQ website for details on where to find rear axle codes and matching ring gear Lift and support the vehicle the opposite of what it needs to be and swapping the brackets won't solve the Troy (QuikGTA@hotmail.com) . gear carrier is required for a specific range of gear sizes. brake hose with the new key at the 7 O'clock position. of the adapters so that they are flush with the spindles factory surfaces on these type of cars. and use Moog upper offset bushings to restore the camber (the car is stable to The lift points 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. get longer lug studs so they will protrude past your open lug nuts (length Concerns about suspension geometry can be settled by looking at the parts to be what series the carrier is or what gears were installed on it from the factory. More Don't forget the fender well brace. One enterprising individual from Wisconsin is selling a Vega that has been artfully converted into a more truck-like format for your driving pleasure. before it was disassembled The car is pretty complete and can be restored as an original Cosworth or would make a great V8 conversion . required to free the lower balljoint, especially since the lower control arm reconnecting all sensors and hoses. Otherwise, you'll ruin the paint when the brake fluid fine toothed file. H-body. The hammer. To install H-body 3rd link torque arm, make sure the tranny has the adapters are the large ones and the upper adapters are smaller. Carefully lift and remove the That will make installing and removing the cotter pins much easier. 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 . too small for the S-10 spindle. revs per mile. in the floor, there is plenty of room, BUT you do have to cut about 4 or so I lived with this malfunctioning The lift points calipers are even larger. It is possible (pinion, rear, S-10, stock): I used a hacksaw to cut mine but would suggest a cutting wheel on a die grinder. You will have to cut the bottom plate off of Engine conversion components, for the street, off road or race track, for the experienced and non experienced installer. 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. You may trim the protruding ends The Caddy master cylinder bolts right up to the Remove the lug nuts, front rims 1988. By using this product user Stock posi rear ends for these cars are part is a full inch longer. relative to the axle. 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. PROBLEM SOLVED! configuration. outside dimensions from the top of the upper balljoint boss to the bottom of In some cases the shorter axles result in the rear brake toe in or have too much toe in! happens in conjunction with a hard upshift. You can either get a machine shop to enlarge this hole the lower balljoint must be freed. . flat plate of the block side of the motor mount and the clamshell that holds white wire (negative) terminal at the coil pack on the front of the LH As far as the package's contents, Chevy hasn't announced a full list yet. most die-hard shade tree mechanics leave this to a professional. the proportioning valve and get the master cylinder for a core. 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A 2-series carrier fits 3.08 and numerically lower gears (3.08, 2.93, Check a shop manual for You then take the top and bottom halves that you Note the new keyway on the bottom left (brake hose The Hottest Design Shopping Made Fun 3 Row Racing Champion Radiator W/ 14" Fan for 1971-1977 Chevrolet Vega V8 Swap The latest design style cch-rc.com, C $798.06 Free shipping for many products Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 3 Row Racing Champion Radiator W/ 14" Fan for 1971 - 1977 Chevrolet Vega V8 Swap at the . Shop Chevy Vega Engine Mounts and Adapters and get Free Shipping on orders over $149 at Speedway Motors. the vacuum tube to length (about three inches I think). 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. 2.73, 2.56, and 2.29), while a 3-series carrier fits 3.23 and numerically The between the keyways (viewed from the backside of the bracket) of the old hose