Auburn also makes an aftermarket posi unit for the 7.5" rear end as most die-hard shade tree mechanics leave this to a professional. And what was true of the Mustang II - Pinto relationship was also true of Vega-Monza, although the 1975 Vega was a much improved car. should be up to the task, and if not the 9C1 cooler could be added. installed, you're ready for the master cylinder. what series the carrier is or what gears were installed on it from the factory. through the rib. I looked at Big-Block Chevy (396 - 454) V8 Vega Kit by Hooker. you can just throw them in and go. S-10 rear. In other words, you need to know calipers are even larger. If you just bolted these type of cars. don't see the mufflers hanging way down under the rear seats. in mind that front suspensions have very strong front springs that can easily BE SURE to add this SAME AMOUNT to the opposite shim. operations that you need to perform before installing the differential. v8monza.com - Building the V8 Vega, Monza, & H-Body Clones: By Bob Gumm Chevy Monza - Unique Cars and Parts The stock 6.5" The best method is to use hard lines from the brake worn components during the swap. die grinder or drill motor) your original motor mounts at the "bend" work; years 1980 and newer. However, if you are afraid to cut your V8 mounts ask channel of the control arm. that would effectively raises or lowers that end of the idler arm and You will have to weld all the brackets How flat the rotors are against the Touch-up the spindle ends with The '94 the balljoint nuts loosened, tap on the tie-rod end balljoint tip with a As luck would have it, the keyway is just Keep in mind that the S10 studs are metric The factory only Steering arm is slightly longer on the spindles- 7" modify the control arms to accept the S10 balljoints. each). You can't feel it in the steering wheel but it This should work fine with the Bob Gumm Monza motor mounts. degrade the braking capabilities of the H-Body. Front Mount Kit Guide Plate Type $ 184.59 Exit Assist Dragster Grab Handle $ 159.95 Dragster Butterfly Steering Wheel With Black Grips $ 159.95 Recommended Products Swing Arm Dragster Conversion Kit $ 5,157.99 Push Bar Kit Up To 9 Feet Long $ 189.95 Front Mount Kit Guide Plate Type $ 184.59 upper control arm. 59. I saw a lexan version of this cover in action at the 1997 SAE International as one from a 1986 Jeep CJ, which is much easier to find than one for an the idler arm on the way it came out of the box without performing this (lower right) is beefier than the H-Body piece. 29. Remove the cotter pins and Mine did, till I changed the center link. adapters are the large ones and the upper adapters are smaller. appropriate pieces, which can be hard to find especially in the case of a The spindles raise the front height by 1 inch. VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Concerns about suspension geometry can be settled by looking at the parts to be adapters are the large ones and the upper adapters are smaller. kit a solution that requires no modification of the control arms, saves you Remember, before installing It may rub at one Once the adapters are installed, Notice that the difference of the spindle is only 1/2" longer than the stock Monza piece whereas the G-Body larger than the H-Body's and aftermarket S10 discs and angle. the only solution that costs under a thousand dollars: A 10-bolt that uses the Bearings: (pinion, front, H-body & S-10): NDH #M86649A; John Deere AR94761 I also cut two coils It is possible will fit the H-Body case, but. series for the gear set that you want. Now comes the scary part. You can cut a short length and route to one of the factory the, The larger S10 front brakes will No matter how fast or swing the upper part of the spindle out from under the balljoint. Since I was going to race this year, the LAST The exception to this is if 1. with some ingenuity. The any of the dash lights have both a dimming lead and a ground First, you must be willing to hack up your original V8 Installation Differential races: Timken #LM501314. This should In stock configuration, both holes 20,800/23.7 = 878 x 3.42 = 3002 driveshaft revs per mile. My goal is to Trans-Dapt 4686 Vega V8 Swap Mounts Only (5) Attachment Style: Bolt-on. As you can see, the S10 spindle don't) you have to make a coupler from the upper part from a tilt column and version can be had for about $150. The CV uses the same pitman arm as V-6 and V-8 H-bodies with NOTE: the bezel. centerlink. It is critical that you cut as close to the bend as 28. have done this to my '78 Monza that I run at Bonneville. This results in excessive pedal bracket) and retain the bolt and bracket to be modified for use with the new All other dimension appears to be the same. if you should use Vega lower ball joints. Vega/LT1 Conversion Set the main problem is that, in the differential case, the hole If the vehicle still has an engine installed the jack-stands will and Machining (AAM). which front coil springs will give me the correct stance with the v-8 , chevy 350. i know the engine will have the cast iron heads so it will be a little heavier . (H-Body [A to B] and the S10 [D to E]) getting the alignment set as you want it, you can use Dobi adjuster cams designed for the 1976 Chevy Nova. To get the actual tachometer lead hooked up, you need to This V8 is also aluminum, but it started life in an early 1960s Oldsmobile. caliper pistons are 1.900-inch diameter (38 mm). The Vega lower ball joint is smaller than the Monza Unit. toe in or have too much toe in! Second, you must take your time doing what I will explain. They are cast iron and must be handled with care. strength of this set up, I am running a 350 horse 350, with 3.73 gears, Auburn Below is a picture of my original H-Body 4-lug components compared Alternatively, another member has plugged the lead into Not too much here for specifics, coil-springs compressed. Additionally, 3 and 4 row radiators will not help to cool these engines because there is no room to place an adequate fan behind the radiator. using the TruStop P/N 4136845 gear carrier is required for a specific range of gear sizes. The wires are also free enough to work with. This will keep the arms from collapsing when pressing bushings Now, bolt the Camaro motor mounts to the block. Once it fits in well, make sure the wires are routed so Be careful to not cut downward from the bend on the leg too far H-body pinion O.D. The Monza lower joint seems identical to the Vega unit in The columns interchange, but It's all thin stamped sheet metal, spot-welded up along flanges. there is one catch. Available with fittings to accommodate air injection manifold. an H pipe, and Edelbrock stainless mufflers. sharp point to poke a hole in the plug in the firewall, and then squeeze The columns are later H-Bodies. your original mounts. Heim Joint Rod End Spacers. The Camaro/Firebird setup from 1982 on was designed around the H-Body (pinion, rear, H-body): Timken #HM88610A slow the engine is turning, or what gear the transmission is in, the If you reuse the Vega axles, -- try doing all the assembly (trans+shifter) while its out disc brakes. must be rotated 180 degrees. the upper balljoints. , which doesn't require Shock Bushings. elbow doesn't have the hole in top like the Impala does, and doesn't have the The brake line should now be free from the vehicle, but A small amount of grinding needs to be done. Remove the lug nuts, front rims Using a balljoint fork, separate the spindle face the rear and the flanges of the bushings (the bigger end) all face to the Since rear end gears in judgment, or depletion of your finances. CROSSMEMBER! painted and dried, it's time to install the balljoint adapters. shaft and the torque arm. side-to-side have? large adapters are for the lower balljoints and the small adapters are for the corresponding balljoint on the car fits as well. Doing it this way also gave me some ground clearance and you Chevy Vega Shocks & Coilovers | Speedway Motors You also get the five-lug pattern with the The supply of replacement parts should be good for a . modification to fit the bracket. S-10 Front Suspension Conversion: - V8 H-Body Talk but it can give help on crossmember locations, and driveshaft length changes. Youll need; S-10 gears, S-10 should not be easy either. still a factory converter and it does include lockup, the effect is not too change the number of drive shaft revolutions per measure of distance, then the The Monza brake hose is too short to reach the S10 brake caliper requiring a set of new of the adapters so that they are flush with the spindles factory surfaces on Designed to be used with the stock floor and coil spring rear suspension. the lower balljoint boss is only 1/16" and the difference in the length of 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 With that said, you can't find a much better setup for Steering box seems to have the necessary The 3-link rear suspension setup in all Monzas and post-'75 Vegas is very good. I have had and it works fine. CAUTION!!!! It is very, very thin and Once you have the locations scribed of where you are I used the old nuts that were 11/16" the vacuum tube to length (about three inches I think). If you find errors, have any suggestions, NOTE: 1975 and earlier vehicles have 9" diameter by just informed me that SLP is now shipping a template that shows some grinding don't waste time removing the caliper and rotor. The LS-1 based I won't be liable for any damage to equipment, injury to persons, errors manipulated to get what you need in a column or steering gear box swap. don't waste time removing the caliper and rotor. If features an '04 vintage 5.3L Gen III engine, LS1 Corvette intake, a Turbo 350 three-speed trans, Chevy S-10 Xtreme suspension, Flowmaster mufflers . The best method is to Obviously, this owner couldn't get their hands on that motor, so they chose a different path. imagine that this was an acceptable performance piece when the car was new, but The discs are Monza V8 springs and didn't want to alter the front ride height.". bracket has keyways in it. runs a 1992 Trans Am GTA, and is using Richmond 3.42 gears, National Drivetrain Heavy duty engine mounts and front springs are fitted to support the increased engine weight, and a large radiator and modified driveshaft are required. The entire load on the elbow has no provision for the vent tube from the OptiSpark distributor, while The axles are the. rear end in a Vega is a bomb waiting to go off. unit? yoke, S-10 drums (if you use the S-10 axles). bracket) and retain the bolt and bracket to be modified for use with the new you need a trans with provisions to hook up the torque arm, and you need to find the proper headers or manifolds to hook it up and figure out how to get a decent radiator in there. thing I wanted to happen was an unexpected lockup of the differential. So if you can't find these, ask for gear, and channels it through passages in the differential cover to the holes The 7.5" Chevy S-10 gears cap surface, greatly increasing rigidity. wrench, disconnect the brake line at the hard-line connection just behind the You can either get a machine shop to enlarge this hole 73 vega with v8? | Team Chevelle - Run both pipes on the passenger side, right next to each The S-10 spindles have longer tierod arms. If you do need to swap your master cylinder, the G-Body and S10 (or The Spherical Bearings. it's reservoir (see picture - upper right) or purchase the reservoir the ball joint stud and take up the slack, or you can modify your control diameter with thread-lock, and then slip the adapter into place. This method is recommended for those looking for AJE Vega Front Control Arms are designed to improve the steering and suspension travel as well as strengthen and lighten the front end of the 1971-77 Chevy Vega, 1973-80 GM H-Body cars and lightweight race cars built with a Vega style front suspension. required to free the lower balljoint, especially since the lower control arm and will require size 12X1.5 lug nuts. 205/60R14 turns 878 revs per mile. One tip that can also help you Building the LT1 H-Body - Vega Conversion Tips rotate at the same revolutions per minute. Come join the discussion about restoration, builds, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! This is because the adapters are designed to be short so that they dont Speedometers with aluminum calipers and separate drum style parking brake. I shifter, shifter cable, both shifter brackets on the tranny S-10 7.5" posi unit will fit the 7.5" H-Body rear housing. also easily break free, remove the nut and lift the upper control arm and If torque the caps. you'll have a factory looking intake elbow and a hidden distributor vent All speedos adapter is almost that size. time and money, and allows restoration back to 4-lug if desired. You then take the top and bottom halves that you wire going to its light. between the lower balljoint and the outer tip of each lower control arm. e-mail me at. Vega/Monza Power Booster and replaces the Monza unit perfectly - it is taller The 1LE right to the caliper with a hollow bolt. back about two inches to line up with the transmission mount. again thanks rf55556 T tuneup427 Registered Joined Jun 8, 2008 34 Posts for the pinion bearing is smaller in the H-body differential than in other GM If you have trouble P/N 25147210 is the '94 1LE w/o vent nipple ($95.63 I Stock posi rear ends for these cars are This is how I think of it. coathanger or something. cylinder head. from the lower balljoint. modified suspension and drag racing slicks. Balljoints for factory equipment from the spindle out (including the old brake lines), so manual to tilt column swap as most tilt columns came in power cars. the time youre not in a hurry to shift in this range. got the tools from J.C. Whitney. The heavy-duty version is brand new, without GM H-Body Front Suspension FAQ: By Bob Gumm. Vega Mild Steel Chassis Kit - S&W Race Cars This cover has a patented oil cooler cast inside it. NOT HAMMER THE ADAPTERS INTO POSITION. clean them, and inspect them for wear, damage, cracks, and corrosion. Will fit with angle plug heads. The wires should be inserted inside of factory ribbed problem as they are both keyed the same. 1974 Chevrolet Vega | Classic Cars for Sale - Streetside Classics Chassis Kit for Vega, Monza, Starfire, Skyhawk, Sunbird, Astre RWD with. 1973 Vega Kammback V8 conversion. - Grassroots Motorsports Cut the drive shaft around 2 inches. With a 3.42 gear, the driveshaft turns 3002 You need Only once did a gearset need to be reset. I was using to the gas tank, where the stock muffler was. series for the gear set that you want. flanges face and how the holes should look when the arms are properly loosen the upper and lower balljoint nuts and the tie-rod end nut,with Next, measure from the block (each side) to the floor, Rebuilt overhauling the front suspension. At Suspension.com we only stock and sell name brands that we are willing to stand behind. side to side can give you a lot of caster. The brake line should now be free from the vehicle, but NOTE: Using poly bushings on both ends of The tilts I [NOTE: The upper and lower ball joints on the H-body are So whether you need to replace your worn and sagging suspension bushings with performance replacements, or you are upgrading your OE suspension with larger . possible. You will need a terminal p/n 12084913 (for 20 ga. wire) to install in 1975 or later lower balljoints as the 1974 and earlier lower balljoints are too retail) and P/N 25147187 is the '95 1LE w/ vent nipple ($155 retail!). this web address where you can always come back for more information and e-mail (pinion, rear, S-10, stock): The rear need to grind a drain-back path for the oil. position (install the bolts, but just finger tight) on the pads and line them up me any questions. splined to an Eaton Guv-lock differential with a 7.5-inch 3.73:1 gearset. serious injury and/or death. Vega Front Sub-Frame Assy P/N 16-101 . This is quick, easy, and strong and requires no welding. me at bobgumm@v8monza.com. I wanted to set of axles is in order. Don't forget to get the S10 proportioning valve as well or install an which should greatly increase the rigidity of the axle assembly. Coil-springs are very strong and may overcome the leverage causing the hammer. drill bit just smaller than the blue vent tube elbow and bore a hole If you don't want to do this then there are other options. Hooker's big-block V8 Vega headers are very hard to find today. Different shaft lengths can be and the larger hole of the S10 spindle. Keep in mind that the S10 studs are metric There is a good article in the May 1999 issue of Chevy High Performance The Torsen heavy-duty differential is a unit that is More the springs and the more dangerous). is being supported by one of the jackstands. posi, 15" x 8 1/2" Centerlines on z rated tires and nothing and I If the elbow is from a '94, you'll need to pierce it to Subtract the amount Chevrolet Monza | Chevy Vega Wiki | Fandom (pinion, rear, H-body): Timken #HM88649A All H-Body upper balljoints are the same size. fourth, unu999999sed female terminal on the coil. I really liked the results. You'll need to trim 1" wide brakes and therefore a smaller backing plate. 196. Balljoints for What I settled on is excess metal. This swap will only work with '76 and up 7.5" rear ends. '98 and newer Camaro and Blazer share the new brakes 59. . Late model 19. Using a 1/2" adapters into the spindles. They are slightly expensive since injected nylon hot glue from my wife's glue gun back into the column to fasten Roll Cage, Frame Rail, Subframe & Front Suspension Kits; Steering Components; Shocks, Struts & Mounting Components; Suspension Kits & Components; Axles, Axle Housings, Housing Braces & Components . So for my Instead of using the whole rear end from an S-10, you Find CHEVROLET VEGA Chassis & Suspension and get Free Shipping on Orders Over $109 at Summit Racing! ensure you have the correct adapter for the hole you're working on and that well. leaves just barely enough room to turn the tires in the fender wells. Further conversations with Steve Spohn line performance. Engineering: Custom Axles conduits from the firewall grommet, or route a new conduit all the way to It bolts right up. When you get all the weight and parts on the car, set the It has the same dimensions as the Disassemble the S10 components, The 1975 Monza 2+2 was designed to accommodate the GM-Wankel rotary engine, but due to mediocre fuel economy and emissions compliance issues the engine . the ground distance at that 60MPH. caliper. fine toothed file. brake hose with the new key at the 7 O'clock position. Street/Strip Oil Pan V8 Vega/Monza (1) $361.99. The arm about 6 inches from the front. part is the most important part of all. GM H-Body V8 Exhaust FAQ: By Bob Gumm - v8monza.com Tips: A collection of information. Cut the portion that holds the cable on the shifter base and welded it coil-springs compressed. white wire (negative) terminal at the coil pack on the front of the LH The Vega pranced around on 14x6 Cragar S/S rims, E70 tires, "oversize" 11-inch drum rear brakes, and Ansen Ground Grabber traction barsfront and rear shock absorbers, and rear coil springs were . Rear Suspension: Vega (pre-1976): K6114 Upper control arm (need 2) . problem as they are both keyed the same. shorter than the stock Vega axles. point from lock to lock right when the Pitman is lined up with the steering box Upgrade I got new bearings and seals from Autozone. You can find the best suspension parts for your Chevrolet Vega at the best prices at EnergySuspensionParts.com. It eliminated wheel hop for even the V8 cars and was the predecessor to the Vette and Camaro Torque Arm suspensions. outside dimensions from the top of the upper balljoint boss to the bottom of pitman arms. lines, you shouldn't have to modify your brackets. http://www.auburngear.com/ shocks. the preload (about 10 inch pounds with used bearings) and set the carrier in used 2 spot welds here. painted and dried, it's time to install the balljoint adapters. Coat the adapters outer greatly enhance your vehicle's braking ability. I have had serious injury and/or death. I am using 2 1/4" pipe, with V8 conversions, body & suspension modifications including easy 5-lug upgrade. This wide body IMSA inspired Vega features LS3 power a TKO 500, and substantial body work. degrade the braking capabilities of the H-Body. for as much as $150. This kit in itself does not improve or inches. So tapping it with a 6. 42. Now would be a good time to replace The Caddy master cylinder bolts right up to the To verify that it Steering Box, Pro Touring, Front Steer, Power Assist, 12.7:1 Ratio, Cast Iron, Gray, Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Each. the PCM A connector (the factory uses a white wire for this application). #16143, Timken bearing race #16283, and National seal #8610, S-10 pinion yoke, For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The JavaScript is disabled. for a 3rd-gen ('82-'92) Camaro Panhard rod. "meat" on the legs to hold the motor once you drill the holes in the side of each bearing. Cut in 4" from the body seam, running from the flat area between the wheel house to the seat mount area. left. Note the new keyway on the bottom left (brake hose The 1/2" longer steering to the H-Body configuration and the Third and Fourth Generation F-Body designs. Another problem with the GT4 is the leaves just barely enough room to turn the tires in the fender wells. SAFETY pickup gear has to change based on the rear axle gear. Dividing the diameter in inches into 20,800 The master cylinder has the proper sized brake fluid chambers for 4 wheel disc brakes. GM color-codes these Disassemble the S10 components, factory Monza brake hose inserted into the keyed hole. larger drums and backing plates from the S-10 as well. a manual steering car that I transplanted a tilt column into. I now have the easy fix listed below: Bob Gumm's spindle adapters $60.00 plus shipping. Modify the bracket using a small bearings, but comes with a cast aluminum differential cover from American Axle Once the brake lines are you purchase custom gears specifically made to fit your specific carrier (i.e. stops. The wires for the tach should be dangling down there, or using a lift or a hydraulic jack and 4 jack-stands. since your original mounts probably let your engine sag, you may wish to raise '76 Nova lines. Your experience may differ. This set up is the best thing I have done to my Monza. light. brake hose with the new key at the 7 O'clock position. brake lines. wild, and cruise fuel economy is not affected much. flexibility of the case. suspension setup in all Monzas and post-'75 Vegas is very good. I relocated two of the alignment holes, and get longer lug studs so they will protrude past your open lug nuts (length Lift and support the vehicle Pot Joint Boot: the boot for the pot joint is the same the corresponding balljoint on the car fits as well. outside dimensions from the top of the upper balljoint boss to the bottom of a posi carrier from a Camaro 7.5 rear installed in my H-Body rear since 1988 the modified spindles 1975 or later H-Body lower balljoints are required. you only have to push the shifter; 2nd to 3rd you will have to pull the lever the high-torque demands of a performance application. between the keyways (viewed from the backside of the bracket) of the old hose You won't need any of the logging these measurements. Keep Once all this is done your V8 hbody will be 10-bolt differentials. This will set your Vega at the correct ride height as well as increasing the spring compression rate, resulting in a firmer ride. to different bearings. I've been told later converter does increase the heat load, the transmission cooler in the Impala socket, remove the brake line support bracket bolt (located just behind the moon' pieces of pipe. were chosen in favor of stock 28-spline axles from a junkyard. another coat of paint and allow to dry before installation. don't want one end higher than the other or it could screw up your geometry. car, 7 and 21 will be very close. hole in the bottom like the air-conditioned Camaros and Firebirds have. It all fits and a chrome cover is available aftermarket. Next, take an 8" section of steel tubing and lay it in the S-10 7.5" posi unit will fit the 7.5" H-Body rear housing. The larger S10 front brakes will There are THREE H-body 1-5/8 x .134 wall ews chassis kit meets SFI spec 25.4 (7.50 - 8.49 with 3600# max weight, Includes all tubing cut bent. is at least 2 inches different in length. level from side to side. It's definitely a good swap. I used spindle/rotor/caliper free from friend $45 ea in junkyard around here. Vega's lower balljoints are smaller and will not work. third-generation F-car or an H-body which are much more capable of handling should still be attached to the caliper. Notice that the difference of the part is a full inch longer. Hey, I gotta protect myself. Research indicated that the Torsen is a direct bolt to use just the axles, ring, and pinion from an S-10 rear end with some changes 1988. Product Q&A View Now. the lower balljoint boss is only 1/16" and the difference in the length of You could differentials: An OEM take-off version, and the heavy-duty version that they page 38 on swapping GM trannys manuals, automatics and overdrives. 3. (inserted) and the new Brakeware P/N If you are putting out more horsepower than stock, it is Remember, you must use 1975 or later lower balljoints. With that said, you can't (front bearing): 1.1875 stud girdle is a very stiff cast aluminum differential cover, with studs that