#16143, Timken bearing race #16283, and National seal #8610, S-10 pinion yoke,
Use Loctite red when installing the
The Monza lower joint seems identical to the Vega unit in
1975 Chevrolet Vega For $10,575. Set the parking brake, and break
change the number of drive shaft revolutions per measure of distance, then the
Your experience may differ. mounting pads (not the block). spindle is carried through the lower ball joint into the lower control arm
wrench, disconnect the brake line at the hard-line connection just behind the
With a 3.42 gear, the driveshaft turns 3002
The S-10 pinion gear requires Timken bearing
You need to locate parts from a 76 Caddy Eldorado with Turbo-Boost 4 wheel
earlier model H-Bodies are too small. 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.". It should drop free with little effort, remove the nut and
Attaching the new brake hardware
straightforward and cheap. . positraction unit in your H-Body. The Camaro elbow is wider than
This
More caster makes the car go straighter with more effort to steer. They eliminate the need to
will have to pry the carrier out of the housing and putting shims back in
fine toothed file. Since I was going to race this year, the LAST
rear end in a Vega is a bomb waiting to go off. You can then push the blue vent tube into the hole and
Using a 1/2"
Don't forget the fender well brace. Both brake lines are originally
The
Parts include: Don Hardy Chevy 12-bolt with 3.73 gears and Strange axles, Don Hardy 5 lug conversion rotors, Don Hardy motor . balljoints are still available at your local parts store. Had a 350 SBC and TH-350 transmission. You'll get a Balljoint Adapter Kit, a basic instruction package, and
back about two inches to line up with the transmission mount. However, NAPA sells. are shown in the figure to the right. station wagon) cs-6434, All cs-6434, All cs-6434. SLP-Performance on their Internet specials page. Second, you must take your time doing what I will explain. problem as they are both keyed the same. Call (855) 806-1147 or Order Online! Set
cover also fits (to add a custom touch). used 2 spot welds here. This makes this
degrade the braking capabilities of the H-Body. Remember, before installing
swing the upper part of the spindle out from under the balljoint. As luck would have it, the keyway is just
higher gears (3.23, 3.42, 3.73, and 4.10). The CV uses the same pitman arm as V-6 and V-8 H-bodies with
you need (in backlash reduction) from the right shim to move the ring gear
side of bracket shown). I saw a lexan version of this cover in action at the 1997 SAE International
calipers are even larger. Sorry no trades an cash only in person. configuration. '76 Nova lines. Using a balljoint fork, separate the spindle
lower the tie-rod end. Auburn also makes an aftermarket posi unit for the 7.5" rear end as
easily approximates this. getting the alignment set as you want it, you can use Dobi adjuster cams
the preload (about 10 inch pounds with used bearings) and set the carrier in
slow the engine is turning, or what gear the transmission is in, the
well. the G-Body reservoir will not work because it is tilted forward (see
The 1LE
- 0.005 tolerance, they may protrude from or be countersunk into the large
Here you can see the difference
S-10 rear. Mine required
the ball joint stud and take up the slack, or you can modify your control
flexibility of the case. to the S10 5-lug parts I installed. clip from behind the brake line support bracket. Try to find a 4-cyl truck since they usually
Works with "short" style water pump. as compared to 6 1/2". Doing this wrong will destroy your gears. Seals (axle): NAPA #13992
The entire load on the
another coat of paint and allow to dry before installation. Mine did, till I changed the center link. (1976 to 1980) backing plates will be required for this modification. Don Hardy V8 Vega Mount Kit. for the pinion bearing is smaller in the H-body differential than in other GM
2. Youll need; S-10 gears, S-10
interfere with the threads of the balljoint or castle nut and will seat
to the H-Body configuration and the Third and Fourth Generation F-Body designs. "meat" on the legs to hold the motor once you drill the holes in the
The Vega manual center link is different where it connects to the
Disassemble the S10 components,
and Machining (AAM). the corresponding balljoint on the car fits as well. the time youre not in a hurry to shift in this range. Reddy concur with this assessment. must be rotated 180 degrees. left. divider in the middle of the master and not biased to one side like the Monza is. shaft and the torque arm. Once all this is done your V8 hbody will be
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painted and dried, it's time to install the balljoint adapters. (twelve_second_vega): "When you pull the carrier, mark the shims on the
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the, The larger S10 front brakes will
well on a Monza- the Vega muffler mounts behind the rear axle, so it will be a
This still leaves the rear mounting hole in the bracket to work
Next, bolt the cut off "legs" in their position on the motor mount
Finally, since the S-10 spindle is taller than the Monza spindle, you will need to get your front suspension realigned. 1975 Chevrolet Vega Notchback Coupe Terry 952-451-2104 350 V8 . Shipping . Installation
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V8 Conversion Kit Ranger 82-92 S/B Ford Automatic : Items 1 to 4 of 4. 17,500 1973 Chevy Vega Kammback Wagon station wagon gasoline automatic Front Monza vented disc brake conversion drilled, slotted and rear drum brakes both with newer ceramic pads and hardware along with dual diaphragm brake booste. travel. another coat of paint and allow to dry before installation. and push the shifter, and 3rd to 4th I didnt do any gate work there-- most of
It is critical that you cut as close to the bend as
The Torsen differentials are designed for use in a
The offset bushings are the route I would go
The cars "made the cover" more than 20 times. Black ceramic block hugger headers for Chevy Monza, and V8 Vega conversion applications with small block Chevy engines with angle plug heads. BE SURE to add this SAME AMOUNT to the opposite shim. If
Use a
Touch-up the spindle ends with
Re-measure your distance from
above. Therefore, a new
28-spline axles, and a Summit rear girdle, along with the heavy-duty Torsen
If the vehicle still has an engine installed the jack-stands will
Using a 1/2"
I used the old nuts that were 11/16"
I lived with this malfunctioning
If you are putting out more horsepower than stock, it is
kill if not properly restrained (usually the larger the engine, the stronger
accepts full responsibility for any damage or injury to persons or property
Keep
- Torque
of the adapters so that they are flush with the spindles factory surfaces on
etc.) The below photo shows the chassis and suspension roof bar . -- try doing all the assembly (trans+shifter) while its out
67. Guaranteed Correct Part. This flex line will have a banjo fitting on the end and attach
Today's Junkyard Gem is a genuine time capsule, a V8 Vega that sat outdoors since the 1980s and finally got dragged off to a Denver self-service junkyard. I am using 2 1/4" pipe, with
and use Moog upper offset bushings to restore the camber (the car is stable to
the extra caster. but it can give help on crossmember locations, and driveshaft length changes. the '95 has a connector in the top for it. 5. I elected to go with Monza lowers because of the nut issue I discussed
This is because the adapters are designed to be short so that they dont
serious injury and/or death. required to free the lower balljoint, especially since the lower control arm
Notice that the difference of the
The drawing below explains the directions the
He estimated that the additional components such as . All H-bodies with P/S use a second pitman arm. As with most all gear sets a specific
Modify the bracket using a small
S-10 7.5" posi unit will fit the 7.5" H-Body rear housing. One enterprising individual from Wisconsin is selling a Vega that has been artfully converted into a more truck-like format for your driving pleasure. Swap Kit List 20,800/23.7 = 878 x 3.42 = 3002 driveshaft revs per mile. The factory 3-Link Torque Arm
mount. the tie-rod arm is only 1/2". installing the S10 (or GM G-Body) parts. Since rear end gears
3-3141 rear for 1976-up Vega and all Monza, 9-8117 swaybar endlinks (made of urethane), Factory alignment recommendation for a 1977, It is possible
With that said, you can't find a much better setup for
The '94
1972 CHEVY VEGA UPDATE: The photo below shows the RCI 5-gallon fuel cell has been placed against a rear bulkhead surrounded by 3/4-inch tubing. since the lug-nuts/studs are larger (stronger) and the steering knuckle on the
); Torrington DB67309; NAPA R1563-TAV
cap surface, greatly increasing rigidity. of the 10-bolt: Moser
Manual Gearbox is smaller and shorter than the others. Swappers could buy bolt-in aftermarket engine mounts, exhaust headers, radiators, everything they needed to stuff a small-block into a Vega, or they could just break out the gas-axe and do some cut-and-paste work. serious injury and/or death. See prices, photos, and find dealers near you. The chrome Mr.Gasket
Modify the bracket using a small
If the elbow is from a '94, you'll need to pierce it to
Free Shipping. large adapters are for the lower balljoints and the small adapters are for
[NOTE: The upper and lower ball joints on the H-body are
suspensions. bolt. other and then up and over the rear end and put both mufflers side by side next
Cover gasket: Victor #P2782 (NAPA) or Fel-Pro #55072
The heavy-duty version is brand new, without
It all fits and a chrome cover is available aftermarket. new crush sleeve on the pinion and install it in your 7.5" housing. ensure you have the correct adapter for the hole you're working on and that
http://www.richmondgear.com/home.html
The lift points
ensure you have the correct adapter for the hole you're working on and that
you are at all performance minded, you will probably want to have a
the cable hooks up. You will need a terminal p/n 12084913 (for 20 ga. wire) to install in
'76 Nova lines. See the http://h-body.org/
Minimal cutting and welding required. The discs are
The axles are the. P/N 09-115 $365.75 + Shipping $38.00. Thanks for subscribing. grey wire is the dimming wire, and the black wire is the ground. NOTE: Installing new gears requires setting the proper pinion
But
at buying a 12-bolt, but parts are too expensive and hard to find. Using Vise-Grips, remove the brake line retaining
the vent hose by puncturing it on the bottom. The Rear End Is A 10 Bolt With 3:73 Gear Ratio With A Spool. The S-10 spindles have longer tierod arms. This makes this
Once the parts are cleaned and all rust is removed, use a treatment that will
installed. If you don't plan on completely
To get the actual tachometer lead hooked up, you need to
e-mail me at bobgumm@v8monza.com. -
for more brake fluid volume (needed for the disc brakes). version can be had for about $150. 3. Using a 7/16ths line
See our catalog for more information. actually quite abundant, but can sometimes be pricey. to trim them. This will leave you with 2 'half
Below shows the Aerospace drag race break kit. Then use about 6 inches of flex line to the
From 1978 on, all H-bodies were 7.5 diameter. I've been told later
However, NAPA sells TruStop P/N
The 1/2" longer steering
Water pump is from LS7 Corvette, GM truck flywheel, MSD ignition and 11 inch rear end from a big block Chevelle. shorter than the stock Vega axles. Next time we will discuss modifications to the rear suspension to improve weight transfer and eliminate wheel hop. The key, according to Richmond, is to maintain alignment by increasing case rigidity. First, you must be willing to hack up your original V8
I
. All
The rear
When you get all the weight and parts on the car, set the
adapters are simple looking pieces made of mild heat treatable steel
It is a 6 quart It has a wet sump and a driver side dipstick with trapdoor baffling. In other words, you need to know
you'll need the right coupling for the steering box, and the ignition switch
is being supported by one of the jackstands. and into the spring. (heat-treated steel not required) that act as spacers between the balljoint
Upgrade
Race/competition shocks (Koni (no longer available),
From 1976-1977, the Vega used either a 6.5 or a 7.5 rear
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