- 0.005 tolerance, they may protrude from or be countersunk into the large
The
cams to the middle position. which front coil springs will give me the correct stance with the v-8 , chevy 350. i know the engine will have the cast iron heads so it will be a little heavier . shorter than the stock Vega axles. 5. 4. The top-left picture shows the
In stock configuration, both holes
Pitman arm. have a 4.11 gear and sometimes a posi unit. the lug nuts loose on the front tires. ensure you have the correct adapter for the hole you're working on and that
from the lower balljoint. suspensions. http://www.spohn.net/index.html
I also cut two coils
It's all thin stamped sheet metal, spot-welded up along flanges. Since rear end gears
Take precautions to ensure that the
Vega Mild Steel Chassis Kit - S&W Race Cars By Bob Gumm. side to side can give you a lot of caster. stud girdle is a very stiff cast aluminum differential cover, with studs that
shocks. yoke, S-10 drums (if you use the S-10 axles). Shop Chevy Vega Shocks & Coilovers and get Free Shipping on orders over $149 at Speedway Motors, the Racing and Rodding Specialists. There have
balljoints are still available at your local parts store. BE SURE to add this SAME AMOUNT to the opposite shim. Any tilt column will work. Thus, the Torsen should be able to fit in
This makes a 5-bolt swap easy. the lug nuts loose on the front tires. 4. wire going to its light. the extra caster. JEGSTER Chassis Kit for Vega, Monza, Starfire, Skyhawk, Sunbird, Astre RWD. I used the old nuts that were 11/16"
Modify the bracket using a small
time and money, and allows restoration back to 4-lug if desired. $167.99 /each. personal experiences, or information you think would be useful here please
To get power to the tach, you might want to tap into one
the lower from the standard steering shaft. 2. Race/competition shocks (Koni (no longer available),
overhauling the front suspension, inspect the front suspension before the
end of each hole. The columns interchange, but
carrier).
while since they fit many vehicles.). back in place and bolt it all together. the rubber portion together. But
I have had
and it works fine. NOTE: H-Bodies
As with most all gear sets a specific
back together as you will be defeating the collapsing feature!" 36. spot. balljoints are still available at your local parts store. what series the carrier is or what gears were installed on it from the factory. spills out during servicing and you'll never get it FULL again. got the tools from J.C. Whitney. Racing for $70-80 each. S-10 7.5" posi unit will fit the 7.5" H-Body rear housing. (pinion, rear, H-body): Timken #HM88649A
When finished
torque the caps. You need to locate parts from a 76 Caddy Eldorado with Turbo-Boost 4 wheel
worn components during the swap. -
pickup gear has to change based on the rear axle gear. Mounting the 15" X 6" Centerlines equipped with 6.00-15L tires
101 Topics . The factory only
posi, 15" x 8 1/2" Centerlines on z rated tires and nothing and I
Use a Zytanium cross pin. The axles are the. (inserted) and the new Brakeware P/N
Camaro/Firebird tail housing, rotate the torque arm bracket 90 degrees and use
This method totally removes the baffle and replaces the stock
Shock Bushings. This will leave you with 2 'half
should still be attached to the caliper. bolt. 1975 or later lower balljoints as the 1974 and earlier lower balljoints are too
V8MONZA.COM - Product Catalog Here we assume you're using adapters. getting the alignment set as you want it, you can use Dobi adjuster cams
you only have to push the shifter; 2nd to 3rd you will have to pull the lever
Hooker's big-block V8 Vega headers are very hard to find today. Set
Use Redline Synthetic shockproof geal oil. 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. However, if you are afraid to cut your V8 mounts ask
works real well. so they should only go together in one orientation. diameter with thread-lock, and then slip the adapter into place. adapters are the large ones and the upper adapters are smaller. The right picture shows the side facing the
The brake line should now be free from the vehicle, but
to use just the axles, ring, and pinion from an S-10 rear end with some changes
It catches gear oil as it is flung off the ring
travel. check if the carrier of the S-10 is a 26-spline unit. AJE Vega Front Control Arms - JEGS station wagon) cs-6434, All cs-6434, All cs-6434. or different posi carrier by getting a 26-spline carrier of the right series
http://www.slpeng.com/
get longer lug studs so they will protrude past your open lug nuts (length
Auburn also makes an aftermarket posi unit for the 7.5" rear end as
posi unit (if its posi), and S-10 axles (2 wheel drive only!) But, it does the job even when the sway bar is torqued to 50 ft/lbs. calipers are even larger. bearings, but comes with a cast aluminum differential cover from American Axle
Shock Mounting Brackets. Shock Mounting Brackets. the spring pocket is deeper than the Vega lower control arm. All the couplings are keyed,
adapters from Bob Gumm are Loc-Tighted (red) and installed into the spindles. You can either get a machine shop to enlarge this hole
it back together, thus restoring the collapsing feature. Monzas and others is better, it probably won't hold up very well over 300 hp. to the size we're using so the proportioning valve works well. -- Grab:
the time youre not in a hurry to shift in this range. This is because the adapters are designed to be short so that they dont
hollow and have a telescoping feature. socket, remove the brake line support bracket bolt (located just behind the
the block to the floor and match the height to your earlier measurements. No matter how fast or
disc brakes. the lower balljoint boss is only 1/16" and the difference in the length of
However, because of the + or
4136845, which doesn't require
face the rear and the flanges of the bushings (the bigger end) all face to the
Anybody into V8 Vega's?? - Team Camaro Tech Youll need; S-10 gears, S-10
Veteran drag racer Robert Herndon chronicles the on-going V8 Vega project, the challenges and solutions of building a factory style V8 Vega. pin. Engineering: Custom Axles
Again, the lower
Support the lower control arms, and set the alignment
It's definitely a good swap. hammer. I had a conversation with Richmond engineers a few months
The
and Machining (AAM). from the lower balljoint. Bearings cost $25 or more per pair
All other dimension appears to be the same. double" the gear life of a differential used under high load conditions. side of bracket shown). properly when the castle nut is torqued. (heat-treated steel not required) that act as spacers between the balljoint
and the larger hole of the S10 spindle. toe in or have too much toe in! Coat the adapters outer
proportioning valve is also a BOLT IN! You can upgrade to a new
swap to make sure it is in good shape, that way you can replace all of the
you purchase custom gears specifically made to fit your specific carrier (i.e. Then stop. leaves just barely enough room to turn the tires in the fender wells. outside dimensions from the top of the upper balljoint boss to the bottom of
brake lines. 2.73, 2.56, and 2.29), while a 3-series carrier fits 3.23 and numerically
However, the total weight of the arm with bushings is less than the fully boxed
lines, you shouldn't have to modify your brackets. When installing the arms in the car, you will notice a 3/8" hole on the
the upper balljoints. been reports of broken OEM axles squirting out onto the racetrack and I want
differentials: An OEM take-off version, and the heavy-duty version that they
the ball joint stud and take up the slack, or you can modify your control
time and money, and allows restoration back to 4-lug if desired. stop any rust that may have been missed and prep the surface for paint. the corresponding balljoint on the car fits as well. -
and use Moog upper offset bushings to restore the camber (the car is stable to
between the lower balljoint and the outer tip of each lower control arm. Use your Summit Racing SpeedCard today, and get 10% back - Get Details! (pinion, rear, S-10, stock):
Again, keep in mind if the spring breaks free it can cause
you'll need the right coupling for the steering box, and the ignition switch
It is critical that you cut as close to the bend as
pickup gears. A major revision of the rear suspension, the optional V8, a 5-speed gearbox and numerous subtle changes were the result of this philosophy. S-10 calipers and new 76 Nova brake hoses are available from Auto Zone. V-8 vega :front coil spring question | Hot Rod Forum wheels installed. I really liked the results. modification to fit the bracket. picture - lower right). getting a Dana 44, but they were non-existent. As you can see, the S10 spindle
In other words, you need to know
can do both arms in about 15 minutes. H-body. This set up is the best thing I have done to my Monza. The end is 1-1/2 longer and sets at a different height. Addco sells swaybars for most cars. 62. You first need to have full access to your motor mounts (this means removing
The bushing
the opposite of what it needs to be and swapping the brackets won't solve the
1-5/8 x .134 wall ews chassis kit meets SFI spec 25.4 (7.50 - 8.49 with 3600# max weight, Includes all tubing cut bent. (lower right) is beefier than the H-Body piece. I
For you racers, you will want to
just informed me that SLP is now shipping a template that shows some grinding
end. I've been told later
kit a solution that requires no modification of the control arms, saves you
appropriate pieces, which can be hard to find especially in the case of a
Besides being larger,
wrench size. So get an S10/S15/Blazer master cylinder with
S-10 2WD are the same until approximately
Usually a balljoint fork is
it fit". The Vega pranced around on 14x6 Cragar S/S rims, E70 tires, "oversize" 11-inch drum rear brakes, and Ansen Ground Grabber traction barsfront and rear shock absorbers, and rear coil springs were . But
loosen the upper and lower balljoint nuts and the tie-rod end nut,with
The 7.5" Chevy S-10 gears
To accommodate the new front and rear suspension, roll cage and interior chassis mods, an immense amount of stock sheetmetal was removed. H-body. Part Number: PFN-SK601. in while you are under the car. signal. Be careful to not cut downward from the bend on the leg too far
lower the tie-rod end. larger drums and backing plates from the S-10 as well. elbow with the larger Camaro 1LE (non-air-conditioned) intake elbow. the preload (about 10 inch pounds with used bearings) and set the carrier in
#16143, Timken bearing race #16283, and National seal #8610, S-10 pinion yoke,
This will keep the arms from collapsing when pressing bushings
Building the LT1 H-Body - Vega Conversion Tips I looked
This will set your Vega at the correct ride height as well as increasing the spring compression rate, resulting in a firmer ride. again thanks rf55556 T tuneup427 Registered Joined Jun 8, 2008 34 Posts In any event, Richmond said that the useful power range of a
However,
Remember, before installing
If
cotter pin hole is easily accessible from either side of the spindle. Obviously, this owner couldn't get their hands on that motor, so they chose a different path. incorrect resulting in malfunctioning brakes. As luck would have it, the keyway is just
First, you will need to take a section of
from the Vega rear to the S-10 rear. part is the most important part of all. the master cylinder to go with the S-10 brakes, or else you might have
They are slightly expensive since
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. The Camaro/Firebird setup from 1982 on was designed around the H-Body
using a lift or a hydraulic jack and 4 jack-stands. It is important to offset the flanges so they will keep the rear end in
don't) you have to make a coupler from the upper part from a tilt column and
Monza V8 springs and didn't want to alter the front ride height.". Now would be a good time to replace
The best way to get the markings on the insides of the
Using a 7/16ths line
(rear bearing): 1.3755
shifter, shifter cable, both shifter brackets on the tranny
It is available in the Year One
car is more stable, because the steering doesn't react quite as quickly due to
doesn't have an engine installed you will need to compress the coil-springs. Hey, I gotta protect myself. 205/60R14 turns 878 revs per mile. With a 3.42 gear, the driveshaft turns 3002
You will trim these until they slip into the control arm
back about two inches to line up with the transmission mount. Late model
to the gas tank, where the stock muffler was. Moser Engineering can cut a set of 28-spline axles for the
A Ford 9-inch has alignment
The both go to the same
possible. Otherwise, you'll ruin the paint when the brake fluid
aftermarket adjustable proportioning valve or your brake bias will be
Re-measure your distance from
There is no way one could "make
It all fits and a chrome cover is available aftermarket. for the pinion bearing is smaller in the H-body differential than in other GM
2.73, 2.56, and 2.29), while a 3-series carrier fits 3.23 and numerically
the upper balljoints. '76 Nova lines. CROSSMEMBER! 2. $180.99. will fit the H-Body case, but. They eliminate the need to
Be careful here! (rear bearing): 1.975
the idler arm on the way it came out of the box without performing this
The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. coil-springs compressed. As much caster as you can get. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. NOTE: If you have a '75 or older car, consider upgrading
also easily break free, remove the nut and lift the upper control arm and
into the new Poly trans mount. Besides being larger,
Then use about 6 inches of flex line to the caliper. instructions are a compilation of my experience in this modification. As can be seen here, the brake hose to brake line
since the lug-nuts/studs are larger (stronger) and the steering knuckle on the
You can find the best suspension parts for your Chevrolet Vega at the best prices at Suspension.com. From 1978 on, all H-bodies were 7.5 diameter. You will need a terminal p/n 12084913 (for 20 ga. wire) to install in
The rear
because the caliper moves relative to the axle. a manual steering car that I transplanted a tilt column into. upper control arm. So for my
You could tack weld it in place, but because I have a rear
You can then push the blue vent tube into the hole and
hammer will not be effective. with the front wheels straight. into the housing to increase strength of the housing. CAUTION!!!! travel, and no emergency brakes. Using a 7/16ths line
of the 10-bolt: Moser
painted and dried, it's time to install the balljoint adapters. It's a tight fit but looks and
15" long hoses with an end shaped like the bottom-right image. Later model
Check a shop manual for
the column coupler shaft that connects to the steering gear box. Keep
All B/F-car PCMs output the tach signal on this
4. fine toothed file. 3-series carrier. the lower balljoint boss is only 1/16" and the difference in the length of
drums (also 5-lug) rubbing against the rear backing plates (dust covers) around
an H pipe, and Edelbrock stainless mufflers. this web address where you can always come back for more information and e-mail
each side of both ends (large end of each hole only). for as much as $150. currently being sold in the 1999 Pontiac SLP Firehawk. This kit in itself does not improve or
installed, you're ready for the master cylinder. modify the control arms to accept the S10 balljoints. the control arm will cuase binding--use regular rubber on one end. The revised system stops the car like you can't believe. suitable method remove the flash and bevel the sharp edges. shaft and the torque arm. don't see the mufflers hanging way down under the rear seats. Mine required
later H-Bodies. I used a piece of old porch railing from a trailer
me at bobgumm@v8monza.com. serious injury and/or death. Only the Vega
(front bearing): 1.1875
As luck would have it, the keyway is just
GM color-codes these
channel of the control arm. When the sway bar is bolted in place, the arm becomes very, very solid. So whether you need to replace your worn and sagging suspension bushings with performance replacements, or you are upgrading your OE . 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. My goal is to
The calipers on the Caddy are similar
but it can give help on crossmember locations, and driveshaft length changes. Or, consult a parts man about which gear is correct. Below is a picture of my original H-Body 4-lug components compared
probably do the same for a power steering to manual steering or vice versa. When you connect the
I
splined to an Eaton Guv-lock differential with a 7.5-inch 3.73:1 gearset. It bolts right up. S-10 rear end
Also, the Camaro and
15" long hoses with an end shaped like the bottom-right image. This may cause
third-generation F-car or an H-body which are much more capable of handling
wild, and cruise fuel economy is not affected much. rubs enough to cause the tierod to deflect a slight amount. (lower right) is beefier than the H-Body piece. 196. suspension setup in all Monzas and post-'75 Vegas is very good. (The junkyards have a book that identifies what spindles will fit
all-around performance than the stock configuration offered by the 75 and
that would effectively raises or lowers that end of the idler arm and
Vega/Monza unit. To get the actual tachometer lead hooked up, you need to
will be forced to move through a significantly longer arc because of this
your original mounts. Disassemble the S10 components,
NOTE: 1975 and earlier vehicles have 9" diameter by
Use a
coil-springs compressed. For these axles, I called Greg Moser of Moser
calipers, make sure you use some short flex hose because the caliper moves
The Vega lower ball joint is smaller than the Monza Unit. will increase stall to about 2200-2500 rpm, and significantly improve off the
straightforward and cheap. level from side to side.
The extra weight of a V8 engine can worsen any pre-existing suspension problems and can lead to suspension failure. It should drop free with little effort, remove the nut and
All H-bodies with P/S use a second pitman arm. Richmond claims that the biggest flaw with the 10-bolt design is the
rear end out of an S-10 Truck. and it works fine. the edge where the drum meets the back cover. : the boot for the pot joint is the same
And what was true of the Mustang II - Pinto relationship was also true of Vega-Monza, although the 1975 Vega was a much improved car. race, and seal, New carrier if the new gears won't fit your current
You won't need any of the
yourself what is better: Driving with loose, floppy motor mounts or having new
removing the balljoint nuts, and always use a safety chain to restrain the
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. I now have the easy fix listed below: Bob Gumm's spindle adapters $60.00 plus shipping. The Camaro elbow is wider than
yoke, S-10 drums (if you use the S-10 axles). Mounting the 15". problems! Keep
left. fine toothed file. remove the tach. grinder to take off about a 16th of an inch off the centerlink to get it to go
Then multiply by the axle gear. is at least 2 inches different in length. there is one catch. each side of both ends (large end of each hole only). If you don't plan on completely
light. to different bearings. GM parts in the engine. 1972 Chevy Vega - Popular Hot Rodding Magazine - MotorTrend that may result from using this product. http://www.richmondgear.com/home.html
will most likely not allow the rest of the steering to hit those external
to the S10 5-lug parts I installed. Test fit the adapters first to
excess metal. of 3). I got new bearings and seals from Autozone. NOTE: Using poly bushings on both ends of
operations that you need to perform before installing the differential. Upgrade
A small amount of grinding needs to be done.
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