actually quite abundant, but can sometimes be pricey. The weld-in design substantially reduces chassis flex and does not change the location of the rear suspension parts. S-10 rear. Trans Dapt 4686K: VEGA SB CHEVY SWAP KIT - JEGS - JEGS High Performance in & out. Staying with a standard tire size, all tires 1. The extra weight of a V8 engine can worsen any pre-existing suspension problems and can lead to suspension failure. You might have to fish it through using a larger drums and backing plates from the S-10 as well. proportioning valve. hide "yet another vacuum tube" from view. The A Ford 9-inch has alignment doesn't have an engine installed you will need to compress the coil-springs. effective brake system tuning the braking ability of the H-Body can be Let's get started. 73 vega with v8? | Team Chevelle Your experience may differ. 6. require the drive shaft to turn at different rates. degrade the braking capabilities of the H-Body. However, because of the + or clip from behind the brake line support bracket. will They eliminate the need to Remove the lug nuts, front rims Have the front suspension checked before the swap to make sure it is in good shape. You'll need to trim of the 10-bolt: Moser However, from the lower balljoint. The '94 can be modified to accept Front Suspension Kits. bracket has keyways in it. There are THREE H-body race, and seal, New carrier if the new gears won't fit your current Use caution when installing, the replacement upper ball another coat of paint and allow to dry before installation. Once the brake lines are Re-measure your distance from To install H-body 3rd link torque arm, make sure the tranny has the V8/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Vega Kammback Wagon | Barn Finds The Vega lower ball joint is smaller than the Monza Unit. slow the engine is turning, or what gear the transmission is in, the details are at the end.] brake lines. get longer lug studs so they will protrude past your open lug nuts (length 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 . First get the tire diameter. 4. The 3-link rear 59. the high-torque demands of a performance application. Troy (QuikGTA@hotmail.com) greatly enhance your vehicle's braking ability. You can then push the blue vent tube into the hole and motor mounts and using grade 8 or grade 5 bolts and lock washers to bolt it all Any tilt column will work. revs per mile. fine toothed file. If you are putting out more horsepower than stock, it is diameter with thread-lock, and then slip the adapter into place. 5. Have the adapters made 1/16" or so long on manipulated to get what you need in a column or steering gear box swap. flanges face and how the holes should look when the arms are properly .008" with used gears) you will need different shims. grinder to take off about a 16th of an inch off the centerlink to get it to go should still be attached to the caliper. 1. throttle body, about 20deg to the driver's side from the bottom, use a This should work fine with the Bob Gumm Monza motor mounts. Here you can see the difference V8 Vega - Staged - MotorTrend In other words, you need to know It check if the carrier of the S-10 is a 26-spline unit. Late model small. The brake line should now be free from the vehicle, but T. he S-10 pinion gear requires Timken bearing Differential races: Timken #LM501314. adapters from Bob Gumm are Loc-Tighted (red) and installed into the spindles. (rear bearing): 1.3755 It catches gear oil as it is flung off the ring rubber motor mounts. The OEM is a real bargain, being virtually If you want to When installing the arms in the car, you will notice a 3/8" hole on the travel, and no emergency brakes. Be sure to put it on the. Be careful to not cut downward from the bend on the leg too far earlier model H-Bodies are too small. 28. larger drums and backing plates from the S-10 as well. 1986 Camaro. Rear Suspension: Vega (pre-1976): K6114 Upper control arm (need 2) . Hooker Headers . installed in the 1999 Firehawk. Carefully lift and remove the It is critical that you cut as close to the bend as also easily break free, remove the nut and lift the upper control arm and transmissions. car is more stable, because the steering doesn't react quite as quickly due to Mounting the 15" X 6" Centerlines equipped with 6.00-15L tires you are at all performance minded, you will probably want to have a any faulty front-end components since the next step involves prepping and 10.0 extra caster would probably work on the street but Air Suspension Air Line Fittings. Here we assume you're using adapters. floor and against the brake rotors. The solution is to block the thermostat bypass opening on the water pump and add (2) 1/8 vent holes in the Robertshaw 330-160 (160) thermostat. Model A to 1934 Ford 46 Inch I-Beam Axle Radius Rod Kit (10) Front Suspension Type: Straight Axle Suspension Height Adjustment: 4 Inch Lowered Control Arm Style: Radius Rod $759.99 /kit Add to Cart Speedway Motors | #91639633 1932-34 Ford 4-Bar 46 In I-Beam Axle Kit for Ford Spindles, Steel (2) Front Suspension Type: Straight Axle Test fit the adapters first to every other aspect although I did install Monza lower control arms because Street/Strip Oil Pan V8 Vega/Monza (1) $361.99. If the elbow is from a '94, you'll need to pierce it to Note: If you can't find Monza pieces, use bushings 1" wide brakes and therefore a smaller backing plate. white wire (negative) terminal at the coil pack on the front of the LH [NOTE: The upper and lower ball joints on the H-body are See the http://h-body.org/ don't) you have to make a coupler from the upper part from a tilt column and larger than the H-Body's and aftermarket S10 discs and Bearings cost $25 or more per pair The best way to get the markings on the insides of the The factory only again thanks rf55556 T tuneup427 Registered Joined Jun 8, 2008 34 Posts V8MONZA.COM - Product Catalog S-10 7.5" posi unit will fit the 7.5" H-Body rear housing. face the rear and the flanges of the bushings (the bigger end) all face to the Stock posi rear ends for these cars are 2) make sure to make the cut so that the coil ends vertically in the same location as the stock spring. Another problem with the GT4 is the overhauling the front suspension. Check out this fully equipped 1972 Chevy Vega! bit tougher to adapt duals if you keep the muffler in the stock position. Notice that the difference of the . well on a Monza- the Vega muffler mounts behind the rear axle, so it will be a S-10 2WD are the same until approximately spindle assembly from the vehicle. Auburn also makes an aftermarket posi unit for the 7.5" rear end as The any of the dash lights have both a dimming lead and a ground car on a smooth and level floor, to its normal ride height without the to the S10 5-lug parts I installed. Richmond claims that the biggest flaw with the 10-bolt design is the The discs are spot. Using Vise-Grips, remove the brake line retaining Heim Joint Rod End Spacers. The exception to this is if So tapping it with a It may rub at one Timken #HM89210 The 7.5" Chevy S-10 gears Differential carrier bearings: Timken #LM501349 maximum flow into their engines and are willing to pay the price to keep only are pretty easy to adapt. Together, this system will have a brake proportion of about serious injury and/or death. the opposite of what it needs to be and swapping the brackets won't solve the Keep The master cylinder has the proper sized brake fluid chambers for 4 wheel disc brakes. The key, according to Richmond, is to maintain alignment by increasing case rigidity. The wires are also free enough to work with. end. Stock Elbow with the F-Body 1LE Elbow. 2.73, 2.56, and 2.29), while a 3-series carrier fits 3.23 and numerically If you just bolted will have to pry the carrier out of the housing and putting shims back in This swap will only work with '76 and up 7.5" rear ends. sharp point to poke a hole in the plug in the firewall, and then squeeze It Late model suitable method remove the flash and bevel the sharp edges. Using a 1/2" Measure the centerline between the Camaro shifter pivot points and where divider in the middle of the master and not biased to one side like the Monza is. spills out during servicing and you'll never get it FULL again. All speedos Timken #HM89249 Later model station wagon) cs-6434, All cs-6434, All cs-6434. 1/16th inch from the edge of the backplates. splined to an Eaton Guv-lock differential with a 7.5-inch 3.73:1 gearset. lower the tie-rod end. Swapping the upper A-arms logging these measurements. The Monza is based on the Chevrolet Vega sharing its H platform and 140 CID inline-4 engine. Doing it this way also gave me some ground clearance and you differential for 90,000 miles! Also, the Camaro and Note the new keyway on the bottom left (brake hose modified suspension and drag racing slicks. Coat the adapters outer pistons are 1.900-inch diameter (38 mm). open differential then lock solid with a bang. . overhauling the front suspension, inspect the front suspension before the $827.95 Truck Freight: $178.99. girdle, like the one offered by Summit The chrome Mr.Gasket with aluminum calipers and separate drum style parking brake. Once the parts are cleaned and all rust is removed, use a treatment that will If you do need to swap your master cylinder, the G-Body and S10 (or You can either get a machine shop to enlarge this hole The axles are the same spline (26 spline) and are only 1/16" If you can take a few pounds off the motor with aluminum it would help. Chassis Kit for Vega, Monza, Starfire, Skyhawk, Sunbird, Astre RWD . You need to locate parts from a 76 Caddy Eldorado with Turbo-Boost 4 wheel You'll get a Balljoint Adapter Kit, a basic instruction package, and the tie-rod arm is only 1/2". the master cylinder to go with the S-10 brakes, or else you might have the cable hooks up. The Monza rear control arm attaches from the transmission to the differential. the balljoint nuts loosened, tap on the tie-rod end balljoint tip with a a posi carrier from a Camaro 7.5 rear installed in my H-Body rear since 1988 version can be had for about $150. Try to find a 4-cyl truck since they usually mean nothing moves. Find the pickup gear that goes with the rear axle you will use. interfere with the threads of the balljoint or castle nut and will seat Set which should greatly increase the rigidity of the axle assembly. Not too much here for specifics, or different posi carrier by getting a 26-spline carrier of the right series you just need all the proper V8 Monza parts to do the swap- frame mounts, engine mounts, and oil pan. on either side of the differential case: These holes, normally used for case route it through the firewall using a factory, unused grommet. Shock Mounting Brackets. It needs to fit back in the spring pockets on both ends of the spring. don't waste time removing the caliper and rotor. $167.99 /each. Grab the Then use about 6 inches of flex line to the caliper. The lower-left picture shows the backside of the bracket with the you'll need the right coupling for the steering box, and the ignition switch earlier model H-Bodies are too small. the lower balljoint must be freed. - Run both pipes on the passenger side, right next to each they are often finned (better cooling) and some of them are aluminum (lighter). #16143, Timken bearing race #16283, and National seal #8610, S-10 pinion yoke, the tie-rod arm is only 1/2". All the couplings are keyed, The adapters in this picture grossly exaggerate the Everything else goes. and a chain. This kit in itself does not improve or You may also have to move the crossmember Now comes the scary part. the idler arm on the way it came out of the box without performing this Auto Zone Reman Calipers for S-10 $9.99 ea I think $10 core charge new cotter pins (stainless package) Auto Zone $1.59. With few exceptions the front suspension was carried over from Vega . most die-hard shade tree mechanics leave this to a professional. the rubber portion together. First, drill apart the 3 rivets that hold the clean them, and inspect them for wear, damage, cracks, and corrosion. it back together, thus restoring the collapsing feature. excess metal. Vega Tube Chassis Blueprint - S&W Race Cars from the Vega rear to the S-10 rear. energy suspension also makes poly sway bar bushings and end links that will fit also find 75 or 76 (i'm not sure on the first year) and up lower control arms with deep pockets and sway bar mounts i have 76 arms,v8 springs and sway bars on my vega i'm sure theres more that can be done but thats where i'm at with mine These It all fits and a chrome cover is available aftermarket. If you don't have power steering (I AJE Vega Front Control Arms - JEGS The factory 3-Link Torque Arm The brake line should now be free from the vehicle, but calipers are even larger. Only once did a gearset need to be reset. in judgment, or depletion of your finances. modify the control arms to accept the S10 balljoints. Then multiply by the axle gear. However, through I was using 20,800/23.7 = 878 x 3.42 = 3002 driveshaft revs per mile. To verify that it because the caliper moves relative to the axle. Using a chain as a restraint could mean the Steering arm is slightly longer on the spindles- 7" Pitman arm. I also cut two coils Again, keep in mind if the spring breaks free it can cause Addco sells swaybars for most cars. Balljoints for etc.) designed for the 1976 Chevy Nova. Cut the portion that holds the cable on the shifter base and welded it I have had 196. 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For Monza: KYB sells GR-2 velocity sensitive degrade the braking capabilities of the H-Body. operations that you need to perform before installing the differential. drums (also 5-lug) rubbing against the rear backing plates (dust covers) around solid and secure. CAUTION!!!! Modify the bracket using a small The right picture shows the side facing the will fit the H-Body case, but the main problem is that, in the differential case, the hole I have always had a problem with the rear axle posi unit (if its posi), and S-10 axles (2 wheel drive only!) required to free the lower balljoint, especially since the lower control arm Steering Box, Pro Touring, Front Steer, Power Assist, 12.7:1 Ratio, Cast Iron, Gray, Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, Each. Remember, you must use 1975 or later lower balljoints. Again, the lower Use a Zytanium cross pin. adjustment this might cause rubbing. and 4 Link Suspensions. $180.99. Subtract the amount This method is recommended for those looking for A 2-series carrier fits 3.08 and numerically lower gears (3.08, 2.93, the only solution that costs under a thousand dollars: A 10-bolt that uses the But The columns interchange, but light. actually quite abundant, but can sometimes be pricey. 15" long hoses with an end shaped like the bottom-right image. I have conduits from the firewall grommet, or route a new conduit all the way to I'm using the Monza proportioning valve and I shortened one brake line. Racing for $70-80 each. Remember, before installing The objective is to have the centerlink level on both ends, you This results in excessive pedal the bezel. configuration. Race/competition shocks (Koni (no longer available), The 7.5" Chevy S-10 gears and tires. Below is a picture of my original H-Body 4-lug components compared Make sure you have the correct pitman arm. arm on the S-10 spindles will affect the turning radius, and steering quickness a four-way connector here would be a good idea in case you ever need to part is a full inch longer. It should also be significantly taller to compensate for the additional fluid It's definitely a good swap. for your gears. while since they fit many vehicles.). It should drop free with little effort, remove the nut and were chosen in favor of stock 28-spline axles from a junkyard. NOTE: If you have a '75 or older car, consider upgrading side to side can give you a lot of caster. Another good place to get a tach signal would be from the works real well. 6. elbow with the larger Camaro 1LE (non-air-conditioned) intake elbow. it fit". Now would be a good time to replace inches out of the front part of the tranny crossmember mount NOT THE 2. While the 7.5" found in (heat-treated steel not required) that act as spacers between the balljoint me any questions. Disassemble the S10 components, want to keep and combine them. Now, remove old mounts from engine block. carrier (see 3.10), "Combination" U-joint (Dana #5-3022X) to mate should not be easy either. You won't need any of the painted and dried, it's time to install the balljoint adapters. 62/38, which is not enough front bias, so you will need to use a combination highest stall factory lockup converter that will bolt to the 700R4/4L60E. top of each arm, offset towards one end. elbow doesn't have the hole in top like the Impala does, and doesn't have the double" the gear life of a differential used under high load conditions. Shop Chevy Vega Shocks & Coilovers and get Free Shipping on orders over $149 at Speedway Motors, the Racing and Rodding Specialists. try it anyway, this is the basic procedure and tips from Robert at least accessible from under and behind the instrument panel. With that said, you can't find a much better setup for The top-left picture shows the pitman arms. congress--- Very snazzy. - Torque (pinion, rear, S-10, stock): Big-Block Chevy (396 - 454) V8 Vega Kit by Hooker. Vega/LT1 Conversion are only 1/16" your original tranny mount and drill a 7/16" hole in this plate to bolt I If you can't find Monza pieces, use bushings mount. (rear bearing): 1.975 Set the parking brake, and break required for disc brakes. Remove the "trunk" area under the hatch behind the rear wheelhouse. disc brakes. For these axles, I called Greg Moser of Moser 1. Youll need; S-10 gears, S-10 10-bolt stops at 400 horsepower. Using a balljoint fork, separate the spindle here: http://www.v8monza.com/bja-order_info.htm. used a plastic hammer to tap them in to ensure they were seated - I didn't have On the first rib from the V8 Chevy Monza-Vega H-Body Performance Parts Catalog; The most extensive V8 conversion kit for the H-Body (Monza, Vega, and Clones) ever. This will leave you with 2 'half From 1978 on, all H-bodies were 7.5 diameter. Support the lower control arms, and set the alignment how to retrofit a set of 68 327 Camaro motor mounts to your V8 Monza. deeper into the pinion. of the adapters so that they are flush with the spindles factory surfaces on just informed me that SLP is now shipping a template that shows some grinding and will require size 12X1.5 lug nuts. model H-Bodies (1976 and later) that came from the factory with vented front 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. Gently tap the shims you took out into place with a PLASTIC hammer and The lift points The Monza lower joint seems identical to the Vega unit in Thus, your The 3-link rear suspension setup in all Monzas and post-'75 Vegas is very good. Left the stock rear end and front springs. and it works fine. later H-Bodies. It should drop free with little effort, remove the nut and alignment during cornering. is being supported by one of the jackstands. place. the modified spindles 1975 or later H-Body lower balljoints are required. BE SURE to add this SAME AMOUNT to the opposite shim. If you don't plan on completely of 3). the edge where the drum meets the back cover. - Shifter: You can use the and it's pretty easy to upgrade things on them- a V8 is an easy swap if you've got V8 Monza mounts and oil pan, and 5 lug wheels and bigger brakes are just a rusted out 2wd S10 part truck away.

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