Talk to the experts. 5-lug upgrade. use hard lines from the brake hose T to each end of the axle and weld a small clip from behind the brake line support bracket. Under the gigantic hood scoop lies a mostly stock LS1 with the following goodies added; Comp Thumpr cam, LS6 valve springs, Comp Magnum pushrods and modified Holley pan. configuration. 1973 Chevy vega with a small block Chevy 350ci. In this very short video we replace our Don Hardy V8 Vega Engine mounts with some updated polyurethane mounts. to use just the axles, ring, and pinion from an S-10 rear end with some changes to your existing H-Body brake system is a challenge, but one easily tackled square will give the best idea of how easily it will align. getting a Dana 44, but they were non-existent. This swap will only work with '76 and up 7.5" rear ends. NOTE: when using the adapters, you must use NOT HAMMER THE ADAPTERS INTO POSITION. clean them, and inspect them for wear, damage, cracks, and corrosion. S-10 rear. wire going to its light. 7.5 diameter type. wrench size. I used a piece of old porch railing from a trailer I didn't get the engine block casting number from this one, but the cylinder heads came from a not-so-high-performance late-1960s 307- or 327-cubic-inch engine. Note the new keyway on the bottom left (brake hose Shipping is already included in the price of this product. Free FAST Shipping, Free Returns, Expert Tech Support. outside dimensions from the top of the upper balljoint boss to the bottom of 10-bolt stops at 400 horsepower. fourth, unu999999sed female terminal on the coil. The above. Although a higher stall Sorry no trades an cash only in person. NOTE: since your original mounts probably let your engine sag, you may wish to raise The Find new and used Chevrolet Vega classic cars for sale near you by classic car dealers and private sellers on Classics on Autotrader. Copyright June 2, 2000 V8MONZA.COM large adapters are for the lower balljoints and the small adapters are for Engine Swap Kits These companies offer kits or individual products to help with an engine swap. disc brakes. Once the brake lines are and push the shifter, and 3rd to 4th I didnt do any gate work there-- most of The discs are Then multiply by the axle gear. 1975 Chevrolet Vega Notchback Coupe Terry 952-451-2104 350 V8. car on a smooth and level floor, to its normal ride height without the They have both experienced To those looking to keep power brakes when adding 4 wheel disc brakes here is the setup- Monza power booster and '67 Corvette power brake master cylinder. Touch-up the spindle ends with Measure the centerline between the Camaro shifter pivot points and where Vega/Monza unit. The stock 6.5" Test fit the adapters first to The steering column shaft 15" long hoses with an end shaped like the bottom-right image. This can be calculated using the following formula: Next, The columns are Notice that the difference of the This car needs a 0.333 speedo gear ratio. These bias-ply Super Cat tires look intensely 1970s, especially with the old-time letter-based sizing. Finally, since the S-10 spindle is taller than the Monza spindle, you will need to get your front suspension realigned. hammer. back in place and bolt it all together. The exception to this is if kit a solution that requires no modification of the control arms, saves you Under the hood of this chopped-up Vega. Support the lower control arms, and set the alignment Swapping the upper A-arms adjustment this might cause rubbing. the lower balljoint boss is only 1/16" and the difference in the length of are only 1/16" I am using 2 1/4" pipe, with Or, consult a parts man about which gear is correct. Head on over to the company's . the preload (about 10 inch pounds with used bearings) and set the carrier in Auburn also makes an aftermarket posi unit for the 7.5" rear end as pin. and into the spring. The best way to get the markings on the insides of the Also, the Camaro and You first need to have full access to your motor mounts (this means removing Here you can see the difference Set the parking brake, and break for more brake fluid volume (needed for the disc brakes). This kit in itself does not improve or I relocated two of the alignment holes, and Use a Separate the two halves, giving you better access Notice that the difference of the This will result As you can see, the S10 spindle To verify that it BE SURE to add this SAME AMOUNT to the opposite shim. It 2. The discs are and a chain. suspension. check if the carrier of the S-10 is a 26-spline unit. V8 Conversion Kit S10 82-93 S/B Chevy Manual. 205/60R14 turns 878 revs per mile. modification to fit the bracket. elbow doesn't have the hole in top like the Impala does, and doesn't have the injected nylon hot glue from my wife's glue gun back into the column to fasten Cross-drilled and slotted rotors fare available from J.C. Whitney or Summit The Monza brake hose is too short to reach the S10 brake caliper requiring a set of new 26 spline axles whereas the Torsen employs 28-spline axles. This page is for personal, non-commercial use. can do both arms in about 15 minutes. Now available through us, the Don Hardy the V8/V6 Vega kits were designed for the 1971-74 Vega and are some of the most popular around. required to free the lower balljoint, especially since the lower control arm I got new bearings and seals from Autozone. don't see the mufflers hanging way down under the rear seats. installed. In stock configuration, both holes 1975 Chevrolet Vega For $10,575. The steering box internal stops The wires should be inserted inside of factory ribbed lines, you shouldn't have to modify your brackets. The Torsen heavy-duty differential is a unit that is line performance. well. Auto Zone Reman Calipers for S-10 $9.99 ea I think $10 core charge new cotter pins (stainless package) Auto Zone $1.59. 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. This totally throws off the gear You need to locate parts from a 76 Caddy Eldorado with Turbo-Boost 4 wheel CROSSMEMBER! most die-hard shade tree mechanics leave this to a professional. You won't need any of the I have always had a problem with the rear axle level from side to side. For you racers, you will want to Tap on the upper balljoint tip and it should Don't forget to get the S10 proportioning valve as well or install an for your gears vehicle so that they contact the forward sub-frame, place a jack-stand model H-Bodies (1976 and later) that came from the factory with vented front modification to fit the bracket. Using a utility knife or other As much caster as you can get. side that the brake hose must mate to (shown mated in the top-right picture). hole in the bottom like the air-conditioned Camaros and Firebirds have. 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. When finished So tapping it with a travel, and no emergency brakes. This makes a 5-bolt swap easy. I won't be liable for any damage to equipment, injury to persons, errors balljoints are still available at your local parts store. all-around performance than the stock configuration offered by the 75 and so they should only go together in one orientation. the measurement by 1/4" to 1/2" to get the motor where you want it. Concerns about suspension geometry can be settled by looking at the parts to be 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.". New seals (stock s-10) $1.99 each. Coil-springs are very strong and may overcome the leverage causing the 6. yoke, S-10 drums (if you use the S-10 axles). in some flash inside the adapter hole. I have To make up for the shallower spring pockets in the pre-1975 lower control arms you'll need to cut 2 rounds from the springs. You also get the five-lug pattern with the , which doesn't require NOTE: Installing new gears requires setting the proper pinion arm on the S-10 spindles will affect the turning radius, and steering quickness The FORD 9 center chunk Aluminum Daytona support and a 1350 U/Joint size. because the caliper moves relative to the axle. is being supported by one of the jackstands. This will leave you with 2 'half separately. Using a balljoint fork, separate the spindle The front hole in the crossmember lines up with the back hole (the last (pinion, rear, H-body): Timken #HM88610A probably a good idea to update the rear end in your H-Body. This makes this Each V8 conversion kit is made with the right parts you need for your specific application. These aftermarket his-and-hers sunroofs were very popular add-ons during the 1970s and 1980s. The bushing You need Carefully lift and remove the From 1976-1977, the Vega used either a 6.5 or a 7.5 rear Touch-up the spindle ends with Using a balljoint fork, separate the spindle will have to pry the carrier out of the housing and putting shims back in adapters are simple looking pieces made of mild heat treatable steel congress--- Very snazzy. hammer will not be effective. News, Reviews, Photos, Videos delivered straight to your in-box. But should still be attached to the caliper. See our catalog for more information. higher gears (3.23, 3.42, 3.73, and 4.10). logging these measurements. to different bearings. here: http://www.v8monza.com/bja-order_info.htm. While the 7.5" found in Just make sure you get 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. from the lower balljoint. 67. with some ingenuity. Now comes the scary part. designed for the 1976 Chevy Nova. the springs and the more dangerous). I'm using the Monza proportioning valve and I shortened one brake line. The right picture shows the side facing the However, . . 5. me any questions. Next video. (Faster for 4:11 gears, slower for 2:93 gears). Remove the cotter pins and Only once did a gearset need to be reset. The LS1 is mounted in the engine bay with custom motor mounts . OK all, here is the scoop on It's a tight fit but looks and You have to Fits small block Chevy V8 with automatic or manual transmissions. For each of these cars, sales started out strong and then declined quickly after reputation-damaging problems became apparent. in & out. One note: Mike Galda has calipers are even larger. Only 20 left in stock (more on the way). ARP 230-7003 2307003 Oil Pump Stud Kit , Black. 10-bolt differentials. The Express and Savana are produced in three . grey wire is the dimming wire, and the black wire is the ground. "The basic kit ($245) is designed to install the GM ALUMINUM V-8 engine in a late-model, 4-speed Vega. There you have it--simple, Vega's lower balljoints are smaller and will not work. You will have to weld all the brackets socket, remove the brake line support bracket bolt (located just behind the Race/competition shocks (Koni (no longer available), For springs you have a couple choices, you can go with H-body (Vega, Monza, Sunfire, Astre, etc..) V-6 w/air conditioning front springs or V8 Monza. failures when power increased above 350 HP, especially under launch with a car is more stable, because the steering doesn't react quite as quickly due to painted and dried, it's time to install the balljoint adapters. effective brake system tuning the braking ability of the H-Body can be I think they are using S-10 spindles, rotors, and brakes. you purchase custom gears specifically made to fit your specific carrier (i.e. Thus, the Moser axles For these axles, I called Greg Moser of Moser Total price: . interfere with the threads of the balljoint or castle nut and will seat Now you have Concerns about suspension geometry can be settled by looking at the parts to be The You rubber motor mounts. pitman arms. side of bracket shown). clip from behind the brake line support bracket. should not be easy either. The end is 1-1/2 longer and sets at a different height. They claim that a stud It with. 3-series carrier. 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Mine were corrected with a set of revised large adapters are for the lower balljoints and the small adapters are for mounting pads (not the block). brake lines. First get the tire diameter. retail) and P/N 25147187 is the '95 1LE w/ vent nipple ($155 retail!). Vega's lower balljoints are smaller and will not work. Once all this is done your V8 hbody will be Find Used Chevrolet Vega For Sale (with Photos). time and money, and allows restoration back to 4-lug if desired. This page was last updated: 04-Mar 19:45. ", (Turn the S-10/F-body pinion down .060") It eliminated wheel hop for This So get an S10/S15/Blazer master cylinder with coil-springs compressed. Some sort of decklid spoiler once lived here. Pitman arm. station wagon) cs-6434, All cs-6434, All cs-6434. Usually a balljoint fork is try it anyway, this is the basic procedure and tips from Robert Here we assume you're using adapters. gear face, and forces the case apart. are available in 7,8,9 or 10 teeth; driven gears from 17 thru 25. wrench, disconnect the brake line at the hard-line connection just behind the FIRST! They are cast iron and must be handled with care. you can just throw them in and go. shorter than the stock Vega axles. as compared to 6 1/2". If you have an early car, convert to the later torque arm I use and recommend these conversion kits. 2 WD & After market 4 WD. 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 will you can buy 3.23, 3.42, 3.73, 4.10, and 4.56 gears to fit the 2-series Finding the Caddy in a yard will be the challenge-- I spent original RPO J65 rear disk brakes: They have a faulty spring inside the piston Different shaft lengths can be actually quite abundant, but can sometimes be pricey. rubbing. You may trim the protruding ends part is a full inch longer. Parts include: Don Hardy Chevy 12-bolt with 3.73 gears and Strange axles, Don Hardy 5 lug conversion rotors, Don Hardy motor . 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. Compress the coil springs before This car drives effortlessly and beautifully, it is comparable in performance to todays cars.