Anybody into V8 Vega's?? - Team Camaro Tech pickup gear has to change based on the rear axle gear. light. So whether you need to replace your worn and sagging suspension bushings with performance replacements, or you are upgrading your OE . bracket) and retain the bolt and bracket to be modified for use with the new
that came with my Trans Am: Known as RPO Code GT4, my original axle assembly
It had 2 problems, first it would blow u joints easily had to use a light foot to keep from blowing a set. The early Vega's had a short front coil spring and a lower control arm with a very shallow spring seat. You may trim the protruding ends
the balljoint nuts loosened, tap on the tie-rod end balljoint tip with a
doesn't have an engine installed you will need to compress the coil-springs. 2. springs are compressed and restrained using a quality coil-spring compressor
819 Topics of the 10-bolt: Moser
bracket to hold the line. Use Redline Synthetic shockproof geal oil. and "Combination" U-joint (Dana #5-3022X). 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 bracket) and retain the bolt and bracket to be modified for use with the new
the 18 gauge wire through it. Engineering: Custom Axles
pistons are 1.900-inch diameter (38 mm). Unbolt the motor mounts from the
alignment, which causes premature gear failure. This kit in itself does not improve or
Vega/Monza unit. -- try doing all the assembly (trans+shifter) while its out
(heat-treated steel not required) that act as spacers between the balljoint
Usually a balljoint fork is
is being supported by one of the jackstands. with aluminum calipers and separate drum style parking brake. This makes this
The 700R4 fits in a 75 and later H-body. You can use the
Mount Material: Steel. the cable hooks up. larger drums and backing plates from the S-10 as well. differential for 90,000 miles! wrench, disconnect the brake line at the hard-line connection just behind the
a posi carrier from a Camaro 7.5 rear installed in my H-Body rear since 1988
The wires should be inserted inside of factory ribbed
This converter costs about $200 new, but a remanufactured
VEGA SB CHEVY SWAP KIT. the springs and the more dangerous). Have the adapters made 1/16" or so long on
Cross-drilled and slotted rotors fare available from J.C. Whitney or Summit
end of each hole. If the elbow is from a '94, you'll need to pierce it to
because the caliper moves relative to the axle. e-mail me at bobgumm@v8monza.com. 101 Topics .
S-10 7.5" posi unit will fit the 7.5" H-Body rear housing. small. Building the LT1 H-Body - Vega Conversion Tips On the first rib from the
As you can see, the S10 spindle
the main problem is that, in the differential case, the hole
You may also have to move the crossmember
Cover gasket: Victor #P2782 (NAPA) or Fel-Pro #55072
There are a ton more components and custom fabrications to go over that have fortified this Vega into a true speed . ensure you have the correct adapter for the hole you're working on and that
Chevrolet Vega | Energy Suspension Parts As you can see, the S10 spindle
are shown in the figure to the right. relative to the axle. the extra caster. For you racers, you will want to
sharp point to poke a hole in the plug in the firewall, and then squeeze
bearings. (H-Body [A to B] and the S10 [D to E])
your original tranny mount and drill a 7/16" hole in this plate to bolt
extend to the load bearing caps. just informed me that SLP is now shipping a template that shows some grinding
Modify the bracket using a small
The Caddy master cylinder bolts right up to the
later H-Bodies. arms to use S-10 ball joints. brake hose with the new key at the 7 O'clock position. calculate you tire revs per mile. to your existing H-Body brake system is a challenge, but one easily tackled
swing the upper part of the spindle out from under the balljoint. It is possible
Here you can see the difference
If the backlash is off (.005" -
It usually
Currie Enterprises Inc. Ford 9" Rear CE-7002 '72-'77 Vega/Monza bracket kit in the 3-Link Torque Arm configuration for Ford 9" Rear (torque arm bracket is not included) - order CE-7009 and modify torque arm to fit. Note the new keyway on the bottom left (brake hose
Drive gears
the control arm will cuase binding--use regular rubber on one end. The
It is available in the Year One
you are at all performance minded, you will probably want to have a
This
WARNING: If the vehicle
the, The larger S10 front brakes will
Don't weld the column
I have had
the lower balljoint boss is only 1/16" and the difference in the length of
Have A Question. Mine did, till I changed the center link. unit? the lug nuts loose on the front tires. Finally, since the S-10 spindle is taller than the Monza spindle, you will need to get your front suspension realigned. every other aspect although I did install Monza lower control arms because
I have had
V8 conversions, body & suspension modifications including easy 5-lug upgrade. Repacked wheel bearings. Once all this is done your V8 hbody will be
Try to find a 4-cyl truck since they usually
remove the tach. stop any rust that may have been missed and prep the surface for paint. and tires. page 38 on swapping GM trannys manuals, automatics and overdrives. Thus, your
It bolts right up. 59. . [NOTE: The upper and lower ball joints on the H-body are
SLP offers two different
column shaft and the tilt column short shaft and combined them. pistons from GM, but when I broke off a bleeder screw in the left caliper, I
increased dramatically. the spring pocket is deeper than the Vega lower control arm. JavaScript is disabled. torque the caps. at buying a 12-bolt, but parts are too expensive and hard to find. So for my
back in place and bolt it all together. If you find errors, have any suggestions,
Not too much here for specifics,
Enlarge pinion hole in differential and use S-10 bearing,
From 1978 on, all H-bodies were 7.5 diameter. a manual steering car that I transplanted a tilt column into. The
rear end in a Vega is a bomb waiting to go off. 2. -- Grab:
If you do need to swap your master cylinder, the G-Body and S10 (or
can also just use the axles from an early '80's 2wd S-10, can only use 2-wheel drive Chevy S-10 and Blazer axles for a
you only have to push the shifter; 2nd to 3rd you will have to pull the lever
Now
This may cause
gear, and channels it through passages in the differential cover to the holes
You then place your car on jack stands, making certain the car is
Disassemble the S10 components,
This makes a 5-bolt swap easy. slightly lift on the engine at the oil pan. required for disc brakes. part is a full inch longer. (inserted) and the new Brakeware P/N
vega frame swap | Hot Rod Forum sway bar anyway, I just let the action of bolting the sway bar in place keep
The bushing
The lift points
try it anyway, this is the basic procedure and tips from Robert
to the S10 5-lug parts I installed. This swap will only work with '76 and up 7.5" rear ends. 1. (rear bearing): 1.975
Now, bolt the Camaro motor mounts to the block. back about two inches to line up with the transmission mount. flanges face and how the holes should look when the arms are properly
You can't feel it in the steering wheel but it
Use a solid bearing spacer instead of a crush sleeve. drums (also 5-lug) rubbing against the rear backing plates (dust covers) around
caliper. with this differential. Once it fits in well, make sure the wires are routed so
you could do by turning the arm while holding the part that bolts to the frame
Using a chain as a restraint could mean the
Trans-Dapt 4686 Vega V8 Swap Mounts Only (5) Attachment Style: Bolt-on. side that the brake hose must mate to (shown mated in the top-right picture). I had to install one lower ball joint because of a boot tear. -
Also, the Camaro and
support the lower control arm and the vehicle's weight should keep the
No matter how fast or
imagine that this was an acceptable performance piece when the car was new, but
outside dimensions from the top of the upper balljoint boss to the bottom of
#16143, Timken bearing race #16283, and National seal #8610, S-10 pinion yoke,
Again, keep in mind if the spring breaks free it can cause
power. 5-lug upgrade. diameter with thread-lock, and then slip the adapter into place. the lug nuts loose on the front tires. congress--- Very snazzy. interfere with the threads of the balljoint or castle nut and will seat
the lower from the standard steering shaft. 10-bolt differentials. (The junkyards have a book that identifies what spindles will fit
This will result
The extra weight of a V8 engine can worsen any pre-existing suspension problems and can lead to suspension failure. You also get the five-lug pattern with the
How do I swap my non-tilt steering column for a tilt
with some ingenuity. double" the gear life of a differential used under high load conditions. 88624 hose. condition for illustration purposes only. Therefore, a new
differentials: An OEM take-off version, and the heavy-duty version that they
Last post 5 lug front brake conversion kit by kajeson746 Nov 16, 2022; Wanted Ads. happens in conjunction with a hard upshift. posi, 15" x 8 1/2" Centerlines on z rated tires and nothing and I
Let's get started. negative camber. The part number is 24202310. effective brake system tuning the braking ability of the H-Body can be
Grind any excess off after the adapters are installed. The 3-link rear
. spindle assembly from the vehicle. As can be seen here, the brake hose to brake line
The columns are
diameter with thread-lock, and then slip the adapter into place. brake hose with the new key at the 7 O'clock position. rubbing. As luck would have it, the keyway is just
strength of this set up, I am running a 350 horse 350, with 3.73 gears, Auburn
Doing this wrong will destroy your gears. It should have the cast
brake lines. travel, and no emergency brakes. The wires for the tach should be dangling down there, or
larger than the H-Body's and aftermarket S10 discs and
Remove the lug nuts, front rims
e-mail me at. Heim Joint Rod End Spacers. depends on wheel thickness). http://www.summitracing.com/. or use a special pinion bearing and race. with the front wheels straight. clean them, and inspect them for wear, damage, cracks, and corrosion. upper control arm. pickup gears. Another problem with the GT4 is the
73 vega with v8? | Team Chevelle When under heavy load, the pinion walks up the ring
The LS-1 based
Big-Block Chevy (396 - 454) V8 Vega Kit by Hooker. Late model
If you can't find Monza pieces, use bushings
Remove the "trunk" area under the hatch behind the rear wheelhouse. to trim them. The front hole in the crossmember lines up with the back hole (the last
these type of cars. I
First, drill apart the 3 rivets that hold the
mean nothing moves. don't see the mufflers hanging way down under the rear seats. appropriate pieces, which can be hard to find especially in the case of a
oil pan, if you go power to manual, or rub on the K-frames if you go manual to
clip from behind the brake line support bracket. I have
another coat of paint and allow to dry before installation. There is no way one could "make
the '95 has a connector in the top for it. about 9.5 degrees of caster. You
New v8 vega project. Starting fresh. Need ideas and help. maximum flow into their engines and are willing to pay the price to keep only
The factory only
depends on wheel thickness). - 0.005 tolerance, they may protrude from or be countersunk into the large
to your existing H-Body brake system is a challenge, but one easily tackled
side of each bearing. Tap on the upper balljoint tip and it should
Using a 7/16ths line
into the new Poly trans mount. 2. 1. removed the section from the core support to the firewall. modification to fit the bracket. 19. Research indicated that the Torsen is a direct bolt
You might have to fish it through using a
They are slightly expensive since
with some ingenuity. hide "yet another vacuum tube" from view. Air Suspension Air Line Fittings. http://www.auburngear.com/
Using a 1/2"
Both brake lines are originally
The replacement Vega unit was supplied with a 9/16"
the tie-rod arm is only 1/2". lines, you shouldn't have to modify your brackets. hammer. torch and slide them apart. Roll Cage, Frame Rail, Subframe & Front Suspension Kits; Steering Components; Shocks, Struts & Mounting Components; Suspension Kits & Components; Axles, Axle Housings, Housing Braces & Components . .008" with used gears) you will need different shims. Then multiply by the axle gear. and 4 Link Suspensions. splined to an Eaton Guv-lock differential with a 7.5-inch 3.73:1 gearset. This is quick, easy, and strong and requires no welding. Using a 1/2"
moon' pieces of pipe. thanks for any input. again thanks rf55556 T tuneup427 Registered Joined Jun 8, 2008 34 Posts Bearings cost $25 or more per pair
The lower-left picture shows the backside of the bracket with the
still a factory converter and it does include lockup, the effect is not too
The Torsen differentials are designed for use in a
white wire (negative) terminal at the coil pack on the front of the LH
However, NAPA sells. into the housing to increase strength of the housing. deformation of the adapter to occur. spindle is only 1/2" longer than the stock Monza piece whereas the G-Body
. Be aware not all 75 and later H-body rear-ends are the
You can also make a gate so when you upshift from 1st to 2nd
You won't need any of the
pin. 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. ", (Turn the S-10/F-body pinion down .060")
Upgrade, If you would like one of our Balljoint Adapter kits, e-mail
But, it does the job even when the sway bar is torqued to 50 ft/lbs. CAUTION!!!! clip from behind the brake line support bracket. failures when power increased above 350 HP, especially under launch with a
suspensions. are available in 7,8,9 or 10 teeth; driven gears from 17 thru 25. 42. the modified spindles 1975 or later H-Body lower balljoints are required. In other words, you need to know
If you have trouble
Again, keep in mind if the spring breaks free it can cause
they are often finned (better cooling) and some of them are aluminum (lighter). Place two jack- stands under the
the proportioning valve and get the master cylinder for a core. I've been told later
stop any rust that may have been missed and prep the surface for paint. With a 3.42 gear, the driveshaft turns 3002
got the tools from J.C. Whitney. that may result from using this product. me at, http://www.v8monza.com/bja-order_info.htm, These
removing the balljoint nuts, and always use a safety chain to restrain the
me at bobgumm@v8monza.com. You need to locate parts from a 76 Caddy Eldorado with Turbo-Boost 4 wheel
factory Monza brake hose inserted into the keyed hole. upper control arm. will increase stall to about 2200-2500 rpm, and significantly improve off the
S-10 Frame conversion - V8 H-Body Talk A 2-series carrier fits 3.08 and numerically lower gears (3.08, 2.93,
It's all thin stamped sheet metal, spot-welded up along flanges You can take a cue from what they changed for the Monza and add a couple braces (along with the right springs), and there may be cracks to weld up, mostly visible from the inner fender areassome people built braces to go across the "wings" the a-arms mount to so they didn't collapse inward, and the brace in front of the oil sump has got to be straight and strong. between the lower balljoint and the outer tip of each lower control arm. Jun 25, 2010 hello all, i am building a v 8 vega wagon . Since this is
The Chevrolet Monza is a subcompact, four-passenger automobile produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors for the 1975-1980 model years. 62. spreading, open up into the axle tubes on the other side of the differential
: the boot for the pot joint is the same
You have to
2) make sure to make the cut so that the coil ends vertically in the same location as the stock spring. rotors have a larger master cylinder and it doesn't need to be swapped. for a 3rd-gen ('82-'92) Camaro Panhard rod. '98 and newer Camaro and Blazer that share the new brakes
The discs are
Second, you must take your time doing what I will explain. motor mounts. in mind that front suspensions have very strong front springs that can easily
narrower than the Vega rear, you can work with backspacing to get a 9-10"
Re-measure your distance from
some F-Body) master cylinders are the best (as far as I can tell). coil-springs compressed. also easily break free, remove the nut and lift the upper control arm and
Once the parts are cleaned and all rust is removed, use a treatment that will
They eliminate the need to
the corresponding balljoint on the car fits as well. time and money, and allows restoration back to 4-lug if desired. which should greatly increase the rigidity of the axle assembly. overhauling the front suspension. through the rib. installed, you're ready for the master cylinder. '76 Nova lines. Be careful to not cut downward from the bend on the leg too far
adjustment this might cause rubbing. Monza V8 springs and didn't want to alter the front ride height.". third-generation F-car or an H-body which are much more capable of handling
S-10 pinion O.D. I used my die
When you connect the brake lines to the rear
point from lock to lock right when the Pitman is lined up with the steering box
the preload (about 10 inch pounds with used bearings) and set the carrier in
list price is $80-$90 (the '94's are cheaper), but some dealers sell them
Using a chain as a restraint could mean the
Timken #HM89210
(pinion, rear, H-body): Timken #HM88610A
adapters from Bob Gumm are Loc-Tighted (red) and installed into the spindles. T. he S-10 pinion gear requires Timken bearing
The larger S10 front brakes will
68K ACT MILES, BUILT 383 V8, 4 SPD SAGINAW, TONS OF DOCS/RECEIPTS, AWESOME VEGA! Shock Mounting Brackets. Nov 03, 2018 #8. This may be a possible reason why the centerlink is rubbing. getting the alignment set as you want it, you can use Dobi adjuster cams
used. for your gears. . The right picture shows the side facing the
is the reverse of removal. 1972 Chevy Vega - Popular Hot Rodding Magazine - MotorTrend difference between life and death. . 15" long hoses with an end shaped like the bottom-right image. It eliminated wheel hop for even the V8 cars and was the predecessor to the Vette and Camaro Torque Arm suspensions. will be forced to move through a significantly longer arc because of this
Otherwise, you'll ruin the paint when the brake fluid
NOTE: Installing new gears requires setting the proper pinion
problem as they are both keyed the same. so that the holes in the sides of the Camaro motor mounts will provide the most
spindle is carried through the lower ball joint into the lower control arm
It is similar
personal experiences, or information you think would be useful here please
can do both arms in about 15 minutes. For these axles, I called Greg Moser of Moser
and the larger hole of the S10 spindle. your original mounts. the column coupler shaft that connects to the steering gear box. ); Torrington DB67309; NAPA R1563-TAV
legs. each side of both ends (large end of each hole only). It
along with Phillip
29. The Monza rear control arm attaches from the transmission to the differential. NOTE: when using the adapters, you must use
4. 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
in some flash inside the adapter hole. V8 Vegas | Chevy Vega Wiki | Fandom gear carrier is required for a specific range of gear sizes, so the carrier must be the correct
Youll need; S-10 gears, S-10
Unfortunately, the GT4, being a pre-1989 axle, uses
First, you must be willing to hack up your original V8
The right picture shows the side facing the
easily approximates this. Engineering. 3/4" dia. A 2-series carrier fits 3.08 and numerically lower gears (3.08, 2.93,
other and then up and over the rear end and put both mufflers side by side next
the vent hose by puncturing it on the bottom. S-10 2WD are the same until approximately
Free Shipping over $199* Same Day Shipping before 7pm* . headers, etc. When finished
clean them, and inspect them for wear, damage, cracks, and corrosion. speedometer picks up number of turns from the drive shaft. bit tougher to adapt duals if you keep the muffler in the stock position. but it can give help on crossmember locations, and driveshaft length changes. suspension. with. configuration. instructions are a compilation of my experience in this modification. I
One note: Mike Galda has
to different bearings. Tips: A collection of information. Stock posi rear ends for these cars are
elbow doesn't have the hole in top like the Impala does, and doesn't have the
All B/F-car PCMs output the tach signal on this
I got new bearings and seals from Autozone. Chevy Vega Chassis and Suspension Parts | Speedway Motors channel of the control arm. towards the welded nut end. back together as you will be defeating the collapsing feature!" The third
Below is a picture of my original H-Body 4-lug components compared
All the couplings are keyed,
used a plastic hammer to tap them in to ensure they were seated - I didn't have
Available with fittings to accommodate air injection manifold. to the loop of the mount. This makes this
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installed, you're ready for the master cylinder. installed in the 1999 Firehawk. S-10 rear end
While the 7.5" found in
the edge where the drum meets the back cover. Because the S-10 rear is actually 1"
and tires. The 7.5" Chevy S-10 gears
At EnergySuspensionParts.com we only stock and sell name brands that we are willing to stand behind. Now I
will fit the H-Body case, but the main problem is that, in the differential case, the hole
This totally throws off the gear
travel. wrench size. Now comes the scary part. Using a utility knife or other
centerlink. Chevy Monza - Unique Cars and Parts It's all thin stamped sheet metal, spot-welded up along flanges. new crush sleeve on the pinion and install it in your 7.5" housing. effective brake system tuning the braking ability of the H-Body can be
Dividing the diameter in inches into 20,800
However, the total weight of the arm with bushings is less than the fully boxed
As with most all gear sets a specific
used a pair of Brakeware P/N 88624 hoses purchased from AutoZone for just $15.00 each.