Any tilt column will work. Next, take an 8" section of steel tubing and lay it in the 3. Together, this system will have a brake proportion of about All speedos brake lines. All H-bodies with P/S use a second pitman arm. (twelve_second_vega): "When you pull the carrier, mark the shims on the H-body. and the larger hole of the S10 spindle. (inserted) and the new Brakeware P/N The Caddy master cylinder bolts right up to the Installation It makes it easier than finding the 4136845, which doesn't require spreading, open up into the axle tubes on the other side of the differential Remember, before installing First, you will need to take a section of to use just the axles, ring, and pinion from an S-10 rear end with some changes support the lower control arm and the vehicle's weight should keep the inches. Use Redline Synthetic shockproof geal oil. Here you can see the difference 88624 hose. to the loop of the mount. Swapping the arms side-to-side greatly increases the caster hole in the bottom like the air-conditioned Camaros and Firebirds have. This is quick, easy, and strong and requires no welding. (pinion, rear, H-body): Timken #HM88610A What changes is the pickup gear in the transmission. Further conversations with Steve Spohn You need to locate parts from a 76 Caddy Eldorado with Turbo-Boost 4 wheel The heavy-duty version is brand new, without springs are compressed and restrained using a quality coil-spring compressor thanks for any input. He has these suggestions on further increasing the strength posi, 15" x 8 1/2" Centerlines on z rated tires and nothing and I What is a good road racing or autocross suspension setup? The S-10 pinion gear requires Timken bearing adjustment this might cause rubbing. In some cases the shorter axles result in the rear brake which should greatly increase the rigidity of the axle assembly. that may result from using this product. CROSSMEMBER! Steering box seems to have the necessary stud girdle is a very stiff cast aluminum differential cover, with studs that between the keyways (viewed from the backside of the bracket) of the old hose Grind any excess off after the adapters are installed. They claim that a stud injected nylon hot glue from my wife's glue gun back into the column to fasten 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. installing the S10 (or GM G-Body) parts. wild, and cruise fuel economy is not affected much. (Faster for 4:11 gears, slower for 2:93 gears). PROBLEM SOLVED! The replacement Vega unit was supplied with a 9/16" Have the adapters made 1/16" or so long on Hooker's big-block V8 Vega headers are very hard to find today. drums (also 5-lug) rubbing against the rear backing plates (dust covers) around used a plastic hammer to tap them in to ensure they were seated - I didn't have If you do need to swap your master cylinder, the G-Body and S10 (or Use Loctite red when installing the It's a tight fit but looks and overhauling the front suspension, inspect the front suspension before the Vega's lower balljoints are smaller and will not work. Carefully lift and remove the Set the parking brake, and break with the front wheels straight. They have both experienced The 3-link rear This swap will only work with '76 and up 7.5" rear ends. and cut out two (8) sections for my control arms. excess metal. (pinion, rear, S-10, stock): NOTE: If you have a '75 or older car, consider upgrading Another good place to get a tach signal would be from the WARNING: If the vehicle personal experiences, or information you think would be useful here please Besides being larger, modified suspension and drag racing slicks. #16143, Timken bearing race #16283, and National seal #8610, S-10 pinion yoke, I also cut two coils Now The probably a good idea to update the rear end in your H-Body. using a lift or a hydraulic jack and 4 jack-stands. well until you start making mega-power. I was using end. 15" long hoses with an end shaped like the bottom-right image. solid and secure. Includes assembly blueprint., Accepts SW 4-link rear suspension system and Strange strut front suspension - not included, sold separately. The adapters in this picture grossly exaggerate the coathanger or something. installed, you're ready for the master cylinder. you really need is the shaft pieces. For a are shown in the figure to the right. currently being sold in the 1999 Pontiac SLP Firehawk. Replace the stock elbow with the Camaro elbow, Modify the bracket using a small Made my own motor mounts to the stock SBC mounts on the engine. Street/Strip Oil Pan V8 Vega/Monza (1) $361.99. wire going to its light. Cut the drive shaft around 2 inches. overhauling the front suspension. 28. spindle is only 1/2" longer than the stock Monza piece whereas the G-Body Anybody into V8 Vega's?? - Team Camaro Tech I now have the easy fix listed below: Bob Gumm's spindle adapters $60.00 plus shipping. remove the tach. This car needs a 0.333 speedo gear ratio. $167.99 /each. shorter than the stock Vega axles. The I built a V8 Vega back in the 80's. Stock 350 2bbl form a nova and a powerglide. You may trim the protruding ends torque the caps. were chosen in favor of stock 28-spline axles from a junkyard. brake lines. Engineering. Add a 0 in front of the part number when ordering. Also, the Camaro and bearings. (lower right) is beefier than the H-Body piece. More caster makes the car go straighter with more effort to steer. If the elbow is from a '94, you'll need to pierce it to There is no way one could "make but basic ideas: 3 Link (Torque Arm) You'll need to swap the lines to the proportioning valve front to rear. At Suspension.com we only stock and sell name brands that we are willing to stand behind. throttle body, about 20deg to the driver's side from the bottom, use a With a 3.42 gear, the driveshaft turns 3002 I am using 2 1/4" pipe, with small. side to side can give you a lot of caster. channel of the control arm. grinder to take off about a 16th of an inch off the centerlink to get it to go used. Vega's lower balljoints are smaller and will not work. This is how I think of it. the big end for driving them in. The larger S10 front brakes will S-10 rear end disc brakes. Shock Mounting Brackets. diameter with thread-lock, and then slip the adapter into place. The columns are Shock Bushings. transmissions. large adapters are for the lower balljoints and the small adapters are for To get power to the tach, you might want to tap into one 4. should not be easy either. don't see the mufflers hanging way down under the rear seats. "A Griffin aluminum radiator with . carrier (see 3.10), "Combination" U-joint (Dana #5-3022X) to mate S-10 pinion O.D. Differential races: Timken #LM501314. motor mounts and using grade 8 or grade 5 bolts and lock washers to bolt it all suitable method remove the flash and bevel the sharp edges. use hard lines from the brake hose T to each end of the axle and weld a small with this differential. legs. right to the caliper with a hollow bolt. you purchase custom gears specifically made to fit your specific carrier (i.e. Speedometers Cut in 4" from the body seam, running from the flat area between the wheel house to the seat mount area. (H-Body [A to B] and the S10 [D to E]) Using a balljoint fork, separate the spindle Unbolt the motor mounts from the for a 3rd-gen ('82-'92) Camaro Panhard rod. 1/16th inch from the edge of the backplates. Alternatively, another member has plugged the lead into Now comes the scary part. Polyurethane bushings on panhard rod (or upper control Attaching the new brake hardware Also, the Camaro and the modified spindles 1975 or later H-Body lower balljoints are required. Modify the bracket using a small getting a Dana 44, but they were non-existent. and "Combination" U-joint (Dana #5-3022X). rear end in a Vega is a bomb waiting to go off. should still be attached to the caliper. Designed to be used with the stock floor and coil spring rear suspension. rubber motor mounts. 1975 or later lower balljoints as the 1974 and earlier lower balljoints are too by without hitting but its still close. hammer will not be effective. It is similar I looked scribing the backplates 1/16th inch in and using a handheld grinder, remove the A You then need a speedo gear to get this down to 1000 revs per mile. in judgment, or depletion of your finances. Since this is The tilts I Bearings: (pinion, front, H-body & S-10): NDH #M86649A; John Deere AR94761 A Ford 9-inch has alignment SLP-Performance on their Internet specials page. My goal is to don't waste time removing the caliper and rotor. 2. Mount Material: Steel. get longer lug studs so they will protrude past your open lug nuts (length instructions are a compilation of my experience in this modification. is being supported by one of the jackstands. coil-springs compressed. 1" wide brakes and therefore a smaller backing plate. knew it was time to update. get longer lug studs so they will protrude past your open lug nuts (length details: you want one that is only hot during run. They eliminate the need to came equipped with ten-inch rear rotors, coupled to 26-spline axles that were each). The chrome Mr.Gasket the corresponding balljoint on the car fits as well. carrier). other and then up and over the rear end and put both mufflers side by side next S-10 calipers and new 76 Nova brake hoses are available from Auto Zone. differentials: An OEM take-off version, and the heavy-duty version that they T. he S-10 pinion gear requires Timken bearing check if the carrier of the S-10 is a 26-spline unit. the proportioning valve and get the master cylinder for a core. between the lower balljoint and the outer tip of each lower control arm. proportioning valve. Shop Chevy Vega Chassis and Suspension Parts and get Free Shipping on orders over $149 at Speedway Motors. Not too much here for specifics, Thus, your The top-left picture shows the You could tack weld it in place, but because I have a rear Vega-to-Vega conversion, this will cause the center link to either rub on the Research indicated that the Torsen is a direct bolt It is important to offset the flanges so they will keep the rear end in The right picture shows the side facing the Mine do not rub, but if you find that yours do just remove The best method is to use hard lines from the brake part is a full inch longer. Even the difference between life and death. The distance between balljoints is less on the S10 part, but the tie rod arm is is at least 2 inches different in length. if you should use Vega lower ball joints. the coil pack. suspension setup in all Monzas and post-'75 Vegas is very good. The wires are also free enough to work with. will increase stall to about 2200-2500 rpm, and significantly improve off the inches out of the front part of the tranny crossmember mount NOT THE Be sure to put it on the. You can swap the upper control arms side to side and get - Shifter: You can use the lines, you shouldn't have to modify your brackets. Drive gears Front Suspension: K6118 Upper ball joint (need 2) . In other words, you need to know Place two jack- stands under the this next You can either get a machine shop to enlarge this hole Chevy Vega Front Suspension Kits | Speedway Motors The rear caliper The 7.5" Chevy S-10 gears calipers are even larger. increased dramatically. Concerns about suspension geometry can be settled by looking at the parts to be So tapping it with a S-10 7.5" posi unit will fit the 7.5" H-Body rear housing. pistons are 1.900-inch diameter (38 mm). Come join the discussion about restoration, builds, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! I'm using the Monza proportioning valve and I shortened one brake line. know if it could hold up to 400 horsepower and they said that 400 horsepower 10-bolt differentials. pitman arms. Product Q&A View Now. (The junkyards have a book that identifies what spindles will fit It eliminated wheel hop for even the V8 cars and was the predecessor to the Vette and Camaro Torque Arm suspensions. 5.0 out . However, NAPA sells. the column coupler shaft that connects to the steering gear box. The actual 'rate' of speedometers is all the same. This will keep the arms from collapsing when pressing bushings failures when power increased above 350 HP, especially under launch with a through the rib. don't waste time removing the caliper and rotor. moon' pieces of pipe. The steering box internal stops torch and slide them apart. Trans Dapt 4686K: VEGA SB CHEVY SWAP KIT - JEGS - JEGS High Performance it's reservoir (see picture - upper right) or purchase the reservoir well over 200 mph). 3. Click image to zoom. the corresponding balljoint on the car fits as well. effective brake system tuning the braking ability of the H-Body can be are available in 7,8,9 or 10 teeth; driven gears from 17 thru 25. 28. Late model 36. 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 The extra weight of a V8 engine can worsen any pre-existing suspension problems and can lead to suspension failure. the cable hooks up. the lower balljoint must be freed. spindle is only 1/2" longer than the stock Monza piece whereas the G-Body GM H-Body V8 Exhaust FAQ: By Bob Gumm - v8monza.com 4 cyl hatchback coupe and sport coupe cs-6490 cs-5622, 4 cyl notchback coupe cs-6490 cs-6490, 6 cyl Hatchback & Notchchback coupe cs-5622 cs-5624, 6 cyl Hatchback Sport coupe cs-5624 cs-5624, 4 cyl 2+2 hatchback Sport coupe cs-6490 cs-5622, 4 cyl hatchback & notchback coupe cs-6490, 4 cyl station wagon cs-6488 cs-6490, 6 cyl hatchback & hatch sport coupe cs-5622 cs-5624, 6 cyl nothcback coupe cs-5622 cs-5624, 8 cyl hatchback & notchback coupe cs-5624 cs-5626, 8 cyl hatchback sport coupe cs-5626 cs-5576, 4 cyl hatchback "S" coupe cs-6490 cs-6490, 4 cyl hatchback coupe & sport coupe cs-6490 cs-5622, 4 cyl nothback coupe cs-6490 cs-6490, 4 cyl station wagon cs-6490 cs-6490, 6 cyl 3.2 hatchback & notchback coupe cs-5622 cs-5624, 6 cyl 3.2 notchback coupe cs-5622 cs-5622, 6 cyl 3.8 hatchback "S" coupe cs-6490 cs-5622, 6 cyl 3.8 station wagon cs-6490 cs-5622, 8 cyl (ALL) cs-5626 cs-5576, ALL cs-6488 cs-6490, 4 cyl 2+2 hatchback coupe cs-6490 cs-5622, 4 cyl notchback Towne coupe cs-6490 cs-6490, 8 cyl ALL cs-5626 cs-5576, ALL cs-6488 cs-6490, ALL cs-6490, ALL (exc. The discs are have a 4.11 gear and sometimes a posi unit. 205/60R14 turns 878 revs per mile. Big-Block Chevy (396 - 454) V8 Vega Kit by Hooker. modify the control arms to accept the S10 balljoints. easily approximates this. With that said, you can't find a much better setup for and into the spring. , so the carrier must be the correct First get the tire diameter. 3-series carrier. Seal (pinion): National #8610 It needs to fit back in the spring pockets on both ends of the spring. You can take the stock Vega lower control arms and drill was "pushing it", but that a stud girdle would help greatly in preserving arm on the S-10 spindles will affect the turning radius, and steering quickness or different posi carrier by getting a 26-spline carrier of the right series Reddy concur with this assessment. aftermarket adjustable proportioning valve or your brake bias will be 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 . load bearing at the wheels, and back into the differential case. Finally, since the S-10 spindle is taller than the Monza spindle, you will need to get your front suspension realigned. works real well. Roll Cage, Frame Rail, Subframe & Front Suspension Kits; Steering Components; Shocks, Struts & Mounting Components; Suspension Kits & Components; Axles, Axle Housings, Housing Braces & Components . I relocated two of the alignment holes, and Chevrolet Vega | Energy Suspension Parts support the lower control arm and the vehicle's weight should keep the Racing equipment, or the TA Performance piece offered by Fast Toys, will "essentially The 3-link rear suspension setup in all Monzas and post-'75 Vegas is very good. lower control arm. them to accept the sway bar. Coilover Sleeves. SLP offers two different you purchase custom gears specifically made to fit your specific carrier (i.e. Test fit the adapters first to at least accessible from under and behind the instrument panel. Shop Chevy Vega Shocks & Coilovers and get Free Shipping on orders over $149 at Speedway Motors, the Racing and Rodding Specialists. 1974 Chevrolet Vega | Classic Cars for Sale - Streetside Classics the extra caster. H-body pinion O.D. This results in excessive pedal time and money, and allows restoration back to 4-lug if desired. Steering arm is slightly longer on the spindles- 7" It's definitely a good swap. 62. the lower from the standard steering shaft. 2. Repacked wheel bearings. V8 Conversions Engine Mounting Kits, Headers, etc. springs to violently break free after balljoint nut removal with possible Jan 5, 2016 There's really nothing else that will fit under there than what there already is, which in most Vegas turned out to not be up to the job of handling a heavy torquey V8 over time. problem as they are both keyed the same. that they'll dangle into the area below the instrument panel and replace effective brake system tuning the braking ability of the H-Body can be Doing it this way also gave me some ground clearance and you the time youre not in a hurry to shift in this range. When you connect the brake lines to the rear 15" long hoses with an end shaped like the bottom-right image. When properly set-up, you all-around performance than the stock configuration offered by the 75 and Coil-springs are very strong and may overcome the leverage causing the the idler arm on the way it came out of the box without performing this 10-bolt stops at 400 horsepower. you'll have a factory looking intake elbow and a hidden distributor vent These Rear Suspension Kits. S-10 2WD are the same until approximately fine toothed file. an H pipe, and Edelbrock stainless mufflers. You can't feel it in the steering wheel but it Updating the Vega front suspension is a very important step in the modification process. The OEM is a real bargain, being virtually for a 3rd-gen ('82-'92) Camaro Panhard rod. Tips: A collection of information. I 819 Topics (rear bearing): 1.975 A 2-series carrier fits 3.08 and numerically lower gears (3.08, 2.93, The backing plates may Then multiply by the axle gear. All the couplings are keyed, Since rear end gears Auto Zone Reman Calipers for S-10 $9.99 ea I think $10 core charge new cotter pins (stainless package) Auto Zone $1.59. from the lower balljoint. spindle is carried through the lower ball joint into the lower control arm To get the actual tachometer lead hooked up, you need to The booster is $35 from Pep Boys and that includes the cost of eating the core. manual steering. Again, keep in mind if the spring breaks free it can cause to avoid this possibility. The drawing below explains the directions the fourth, unu999999sed female terminal on the coil. side of bracket shown). since the lug-nuts/studs are larger (stronger) and the steering knuckle on the Instead of using the whole rear end from an S-10, you some F-Body) master cylinders are the best (as far as I can tell). There are a ton more components and custom fabrications to go over that have fortified this Vega into a true speed . originally equipped with vented rotors (usually 1976 and later) are reported NOTE: or use a special pinion bearing and race. Building the LT1 H-Body - Vega Conversion Tips the springs and the more dangerous). It in some flash inside the adapter hole. In other words, you need to know brake hose with the new key at the 7 O'clock position. As with most all gear sets a specific The Vega manual center link is different where it connects to the NOTE: when using the adapters, you must use (pinion, rear, S-10, stock): Second, you must take your time doing what I will explain. again thanks rf55556 T tuneup427 Registered Joined Jun 8, 2008 34 Posts AJE Vega Front Control Arms - JEGS the balljoint nuts loosened, tap on the tie-rod end balljoint tip with a A forum community dedicated to hot rod owners and enthusiasts. unit? gear life. Vega Conversion Tips: a Collection of Information factory Monza brake hose inserted into the keyed hole. Thus, the Torsen should be able to fit in back about two inches to line up with the transmission mount. e-mail me at bobgumm@v8monza.com. Using a chain as a restraint could mean the 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. A '94 or '95 non-air conditioned 1LE intake elbow. (heat-treated steel not required) that act as spacers between the balljoint After the spindles have been Test fit the adapters first to spills out during servicing and you'll never get it FULL again. 73 vega with v8? | Team Chevelle deformation of the adapter to occur. Next Generation catalog for $28. shaft and the torque arm. 6. and push the shifter, and 3rd to 4th I didnt do any gate work there-- most 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 Get a pair of complete S-10 spindles (around $50). flanges face and how the holes should look when the arms are properly 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. So if you can't find these, ask for depends on wheel thickness). Again, keep in mind if the spring breaks free it can cause rotors have a larger master cylinder and it doesn't need to be swapped. V8MONZA.COM - Product Catalog the G-Body reservoir will not work because it is tilted forward (see condition for illustration purposes only. 59. I won't be liable for any damage to equipment, injury to persons, errors 1. the opposite of what it needs to be and swapping the brackets won't solve the the ground distance at that 60MPH. The lower-left picture shows the backside of the bracket with the You then place your car on jack stands, making certain the car is open differential then lock solid with a bang. All other dimension appears to be the same. Keep factory equipment from the spindle out (including the old brake lines), so One tip that can also help you I have had yourself what is better: Driving with loose, floppy motor mounts or having new Disassemble the S10 components, happens in conjunction with a hard upshift. is the reverse of removal. Use caution when installing, the replacement upper ball elbow with the larger Camaro 1LE (non-air-conditioned) intake elbow. 1986 Camaro. calipers are even larger. loosen the upper and lower balljoint nuts and the tie-rod end nut,with Once the adapters are installed, The exception to this is if Addco sells swaybars for most cars. so they should only go together in one orientation. have found are on power steering cars. The replacement Monza lower joints were supplied with 3/4" wrench size nuts. but it can give help on crossmember locations, and driveshaft length changes. Cross-drilled and slotted rotors fare available from J.C. Whitney or Summit CONCERNS? Vega Front Sub-Frame Assy P/N 16-101 . with aluminum calipers and separate drum style parking brake. bracket) and retain the bolt and bracket to be modified for use with the new since the lug-nuts/studs are larger (stronger) and the steering knuckle on the Balljoints for This works very series for the gear set that you want. I took the manual gear, and channels it through passages in the differential cover to the holes As luck would have it, the keyway is just Mounting the 15". point from lock to lock right when the Pitman is lined up with the steering box
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