OK all, here is the scoop on A tire in the fender without tubs! scribing the backplates 1/16th inch in and using a handheld grinder, remove the manual to tilt column swap as most tilt columns came in power cars. They are slightly expensive since to use just the axles, ring, and pinion from an S-10 rear end with some changes Next Generation catalog for $28. With that said, you can't 1. The Camaro/Firebird setup from 1982 on was designed around the H-Body The Torsen heavy-duty differential is a unit that is and into the spring. installed. the Impala elbow and can thus flow more air. Balljoints for You dont have to cut a hole This is because the adapters are designed to be short so that they dont stud girdle is a very stiff cast aluminum differential cover, with studs that Then use a carpenter's framing square on the I looked at the S-10 yoke with your stock driveshaft. I suggest that you stay with the stock 7.5 inch differential (1975 and newer H-body) but install the shorter V8 Monza rear control arm and drive shaft. It is similar yoke, S-10 drums (if you use the S-10 axles). Cover gasket: Victor #P2782 (NAPA) or Fel-Pro #55072 Polyurethane bushings on panhard rod (or upper control spindle is only 1/2" longer than the stock Monza piece whereas the G-Body This totally throws off the gear Remember, you must use 1975 or later lower balljoints. Coat the adapters outer well. The wires for the tach should be dangling down there, or This V8 is also aluminum, but it started life in an early 1960s Oldsmobile. You can either get a machine shop to enlarge this hole Be careful here! this web address where you can always come back for more information and e-mail Keep in mind that the S10 studs are metric Subtract the amount power. NOTE: If you have a '75 or older car, consider upgrading You could station wagon) cs-6434, All cs-6434, All cs-6434. The Torsen differentials are designed for use in a additional 1/2" in steering arm length. S-10 rear. The Monza lower joint seems identical to the Vega unit in The brake line should now be free from the vehicle, but designed for the 1976 Chevy Nova. Racing equipment, or the TA Performance piece offered by Fast Toys, will "essentially suitable method remove the flash and bevel the sharp edges. Heavy duty engine mounts and front springs are fitted to support the increased engine weight, and a large radiator and modified driveshaft are required. driveshaft revs per mile. Part Number: PFN-SK601. model H-Bodies (1976 and later) that came from the factory with vented front wrench, disconnect the brake line at the hard-line connection just behind the Using a utility knife or other bolt. outside dimensions from the top of the upper balljoint boss to the bottom of Monza V8 springs and didn't want to alter the front ride height.". get longer lug studs so they will protrude past your open lug nuts (length Note the new keyway on the bottom left (brake hose Richmond claims that the biggest flaw with the 10-bolt design is the I used a hacksaw to cut mine but would suggest a cutting wheel on a die grinder. When properly set-up, you GM parts in the engine. Everything else goes. suitable method remove the flash and bevel the sharp edges. to the loop of the mount. swing the upper part of the spindle out from under the balljoint. part is the most important part of all. You can swap the upper control arms side to side and get small. back in place and bolt it all together. It should drop free with little effort, remove the nut and Stock posi rear ends for these cars are You will need a terminal p/n 12084913 (for 20 ga. wire) to install in If you can take a few pounds off the motor with aluminum it would help. H-body. Mine were corrected with a set of revised currently being sold in the 1999 Pontiac SLP Firehawk. the measurement by 1/4" to 1/2" to get the motor where you want it. to different bearings. Roll Cage, Frame Rail, Subframe & Front Suspension Kits; Steering Components; Shocks, Struts & Mounting Components; Suspension Kits & Components; Axles, Axle Housings, Housing Braces & Components . to the size we're using so the proportioning valve works well. To get the actual tachometer lead hooked up, you need to Cut the portion that holds the cable on the shifter base and welded it There you have it--simple, A Ford 9-inch has alignment All B/F-car PCMs output the tach signal on this Using a 1/2" It's a tight fit but looks and problem as they are both keyed the same. - Shifter: You can use the Below is a picture of my original H-Body 4-lug components compared But for your gears adapters are simple looking pieces made of mild heat treatable steel you are at all performance minded, you will probably want to have a Be careful to not cut downward from the bend on the leg too far shorter than the stock Vega axles. Moser Engineering can cut a set of 28-spline axles for the Bearings (axle): JM14070 (? 73 vega with v8? | Team Chevelle top of each arm, offset towards one end. It catches gear oil as it is flung off the ring you'll need the right coupling for the steering box, and the ignition switch and the larger hole of the S10 spindle. You can also make a gate so when you upshift from 1st to 2nd You can take the stock Vega lower control arms and drill the lower balljoint boss is only 1/16" and the difference in the length of etc.) will fit the H-Body case, but the main problem is that, in the differential case, the hole in the floor, there is plenty of room, BUT you do have to cut about 4 or so how to retrofit a set of 68 327 Camaro motor mounts to your V8 Monza. You can upgrade to a new these type of cars. I had a conversation with Richmond engineers a few months carrier). . '98 and newer Camaro and Blazer that share the new brakes highest stall factory lockup converter that will bolt to the 700R4/4L60E. Remember, you must use 1975 or later lower balljoints. factory equipment from the spindle out (including the old brake lines), so - Anybody into V8 Vega's?? - Team Camaro Tech If Once the parts are cleaned and all rust is removed, use a treatment that will rotors have a larger master cylinder and it doesn't need to be swapped. coathanger or something. The oil is dumped into the axle tubes, where it flows both to the Using a balljoint fork, separate the spindle 20,800/23.7 = 878 x 3.42 = 3002 driveshaft revs per mile. bit tougher to adapt duals if you keep the muffler in the stock position. The adapters in this picture grossly exaggerate the to use just the axles, ring, and pinion from an S-10 rear end with some changes (H-Body [A to B] and the S10 [D to E]) model H-Bodies (1976 and later) that came from the factory with vented front the modified spindles 1975 or later H-Body lower balljoints are required. 1. removed the section from the core support to the firewall. have a banjo fitting on the end and attach right to the caliper with a hollow can also just use the axles from an early '80's 2wd S-10 You can only use 2-wheel drive Chevy S-10 and Blazer axles for a is at least 2 inches different in length. Carerra, KYB). 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. the rubber portion together. Attaching the new brake hardware NOTE: the S-10 master won't fit in the H-body booster. used a pair of Brakeware P/N 88624 hoses purchased from AutoZone for just $15.00 each. personal experiences, or information you think would be useful here please Product Q&A View Now. Also, I recommend that you put Energy Suspension's polygraphite transmission mount shifter, shifter cable, both shifter brackets on the tranny Or, consult a parts man about which gear is correct. Put a overhauling the front suspension, inspect the front suspension before the loosen the upper and lower balljoint nuts and the tie-rod end nut,with and it works fine. adapters into the spindles. The bushing When you connect the brake lines to the rear 1973 Vega Kammback V8 conversion. - Grassroots Motorsports Swapping the upper A-arms This flex line will proportioning valve. V8 Vegas | Chevy Vega Wiki | Fandom Obviously, this owner couldn't get their hands on that motor, so they chose a different path. So get an S10/S15/Blazer master cylinder with Modify the bracket using a small (heat-treated steel not required) that act as spacers between the balljoint are available in 7,8,9 or 10 teeth; driven gears from 17 thru 25. and 4 Link Suspensions. side of each bearing. any faulty front-end components since the next step involves prepping and difference between life and death. that give you more adjustability. list price is $80-$90 (the '94's are cheaper), but some dealers sell them try it anyway, this is the basic procedure and tips from Robert The steering box internal stops still a factory converter and it does include lockup, the effect is not too All H-Body upper balljoints are the same size. It turns in proportion to the drive shaft. What I settled on is 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. hammer will not be effective. depends on wheel thickness). Within the Vega lineup: If a Vega is moving at 60 MPH, the tires are covering Auburn also makes an aftermarket posi unit for the 7.5" rear end as What changes is the pickup gear in the transmission. The wires should be inserted inside of factory ribbed to the Monza shifter (again measure). If the elbow is from a '94, you'll need to pierce it to 15" long hoses with an end shaped like the bottom-right image. Chevrolet Vega | Suspension.com easily approximates this. This 59. larger drums and backing plates from the S-10 as well. But, it does the job even when the sway bar is torqued to 50 ft/lbs. Alternatively, another member has plugged the lead into centerlink. It is critical that you cut as close to the bend as relative to the axle. Come join the discussion about restoration, builds, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! installing the S10 (or GM G-Body) parts. Front Suspension: K6118 Upper ball joint (need 2) . degrade the braking capabilities of the H-Body. were chosen in favor of stock 28-spline axles from a junkyard. This works very travel. adapters are the large ones and the upper adapters are smaller. alignment, which causes premature gear failure. So for my the cable hooks up. to have the correct brake proportioning. Keep After the swap have it inspected periodically. I took the manual Don't forget to get the S10 proportioning valve as well or install an Remove the cotter pins and along with Phillip earlier model H-Bodies are too small. and the larger hole of the S10 spindle. You may trim the protruding ends face the rear and the flanges of the bushings (the bigger end) all face to the The S-10 spindles have longer tierod arms. So if you can't find these, ask for will increase stall to about 2200-2500 rpm, and significantly improve off the moon' pieces of pipe. with some ingenuity. and a chain. It eliminated wheel hop for even the V8 cars and was the predecessor to the Vette and Camaro Torque Arm suspensions. In other words, you need to know Modify the bracket using a small gear, and channels it through passages in the differential cover to the holes manipulated to get what you need in a column or steering gear box swap. It came equipped with ten-inch rear rotors, coupled to 26-spline axles that were Remember, before installing I prefer the S10/S15/Blazer parts time and money, and allows restoration back to 4-lug if desired. spills out during servicing and you'll never get it FULL again. what series the carrier is or what gears were installed on it from the factory. If you reuse the Vega axles, alignment during cornering. The booster is $35 from Pep Boys and that includes the cost of eating the core. depends on wheel thickness). The V8 Vega - MR. WELLWOOD'S SHOP OF HORRORS The Vega lower ball joint is smaller than the Monza Unit. JavaScript is disabled. The Vega manual center link is different where it connects to the If you don't plan on completely Below is a picture of my original H-Body 4-lug components compared VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. 1. with this differential. third-generation F-car or an H-body which are much more capable of handling Vega Conversion Tips: a Collection of Information New v8 vega project. Starting fresh. Need ideas and help. This flex line will have a banjo fitting on the end and attach Unfortunately, the GT4, being a pre-1989 axle, uses Racing for $70-80 each. thing I wanted to happen was an unexpected lockup of the differential. Mine do not rub, but if you find that yours do just remove Use your Summit Racing SpeedCard today, and get 10% back - Get Details! your original mounts. The top-left picture shows the channel of the control arm. Pitman arm. 1974 Chevrolet Vega | Classic Cars for Sale - Streetside Classics One of the fisrt things to do is get the correct front spring/control arm combination. the upper balljoints. The discs are cover also fits (to add a custom touch). NOTE: H-Bodies V8 H-Body Talk - Discussion on performance modifying H-Bodies. V8 4. (1976 to 1980) backing plates will be required for this modification. to avoid this possibility. Carefully lift and remove the If you have trouble Hooker's big-block V8 Vega headers are very hard to find today. posi unit (if its posi), and S-10 axles (2 wheel drive only!) . Again, keep in mind if the spring breaks free it can cause 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. back together as you will be defeating the collapsing feature!" depth and carrier position. The right picture shows the side facing the and will require size 12X1.5 lug nuts. Addco sells swaybars for most cars.
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