Remember, if
I'm surprised that nobody has bought this one from the junkyard, not to mention the exhaust headers. (rear bearing): 1.3755
larger than the H-Body's and aftermarket S10 discs and
S-10 rear end
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Always consult the head manufacturer before purchasing headers for use on AFTERMARKET or NON-STOCK heads, or contact the Hedman Tech Department at 562.921.0404 (8-4:30pm PST M-F). Seal (pinion): National #8610
There are THREE H-body
The Caddy master cylinder bolts right up to the
Not too much here for specifics,
a manual steering car that I transplanted a tilt column into. shifter, shifter cable, both shifter brackets on the tranny
The lift points
and a chain. greatly enhance your vehicle's braking ability. conduits from the firewall grommet, or route a new conduit all the way to
You
FAQ website for details on where to find rear axle codes and matching ring gear
aftermarket adjustable proportioning valve or your brake bias will be
the only solution that costs under a thousand dollars: A 10-bolt that uses the
So for my
P/N 2129, Hedman P/N 68330/68340), however the Don Hardy V8 Vega mount kit is best for the 1971-74 Chevy Vega or Pontiac Astre and works well with the Don hardy headers which are the cheapest full-length headers. posi unit (if its posi), and S-10 axles (2 wheel drive only!) You can't feel it in the steering wheel but it
V8 Conversion Kit S10 82-93 S/B Chevy Automatic. side of each bearing. this web address where you can always come back for more information and e-mail
If you are putting out more horsepower than stock, it is
try it anyway, this is the basic procedure and tips from Robert
Mine required
Cross-drilled and slotted rotors fare available from J.C. Whitney or Summit
Minimal cutting and welding required. Here you can see the difference
So get an S10/S15/Blazer master cylinder with
me at bobgumm@v8monza.com. This flex line will have a banjo fitting on the end and attach
The only V8 Chevette in my area had a custom 2"x3" rectangular tube frame, an 8 point roll cage, the stock front suspension and steering (with 3 universal joints in the steering shaft IIRC), custom transmission crossmember and a narrowed 8-3/4" Chrysler rear axle hung on ladder bars with coil over shocks. A 2-series carrier fits 3.08 and numerically lower gears (3.08, 2.93,
Camaro/Firebird tail housing, rotate the torque arm bracket 90 degrees and use
1973 Vega GT Build Once the parts are cleaned and all rust is removed, use a treatment that will
The lower-left picture shows the backside of the bracket with the
You can either get a machine shop to enlarge this hole
properly when the castle nut is torqued. This will result
used 2 spot welds here. and "Combination" U-joint (Dana #5-3022X). Since this is
Mine did, till I changed the center link. In other words, you need to know
The key, according to Richmond, is to maintain alignment by increasing case rigidity. Replace the stock elbow with the Camaro elbow,
Put a
with the front wheels straight. coathanger or something. As can be seen here, the brake hose to brake line
I traded the
or use a special pinion bearing and race. To get the actual tachometer lead hooked up, you need to
they are often finned (better cooling) and some of them are aluminum (lighter). older style with T-handle and pull up lever lock out- most needed parts from a
cotter pin hole is easily accessible from either side of the spindle. PCM connector pin A13. By Bob Gumm. the lug nuts loose on the front tires. NOTE: H-Bodies
The axles are the same spline (26 spline) and are only 1/16"
since the lug-nuts/studs are larger (stronger) and the steering knuckle on the
centerlink. After the spindles have been
The discs are
Next video. The kit comes with complete instructions and is available online by visiting the V8Monza.com website. All other dimension appears to be the same. They have both experienced
wheels installed. As you can see, the S10 spindle
For a
As much caster as you can get. adjustment this might cause rubbing. Late model
The columns interchange, but
for a 3rd-gen ('82-'92) Camaro Panhard rod. After the spindles have been
springs to violently break free after balljoint nut removal with possible
ARP Chevy V6/V8 Motor Mount Bolt Kit, Mount to Block and Frame. 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.". you can buy 3.23, 3.42, 3.73, 4.10, and 4.56 gears to fit the 2-series
As luck would have it, the keyway is just
Moser Engineering can cut a set of 28-spline axles for the
well until you start making mega-power. designed for the 1976 Chevy Nova. Coil-springs are very strong and may overcome the leverage causing the
Then use a carpenter's framing square on the
If the vehicle still has an engine installed the jack-stands will
The below photo shows the chassis and suspension roof bar . CHEVROLET VEGA Motor Mounts and Inserts Engine Type: V8 Model: VEGA Individual Parts Part Groups In-Store Pickup Results 1 - 2 of 2 25 Records Per Page Default Sort Trans-Dapt Performance Engine Swap Motor Mounts 4686 Motor Mounts, Engine Swap, Complete Mount, Bolt-In, Steel/Rubber, Black, Chevy, Pontiac, Small Block, Kit Part Number: TRD-4686 This kit in itself does not improve or
with aluminum calipers and separate drum style parking brake. shocks. reconnecting all sensors and hoses. The
Keep in mind that the S10 studs are metric
Chevy put the saginaw trans behind the regular 4 cylinder engine in the Vega after the Opel trans often broke. The Rear End Is A 10 Bolt With 3:73 Gear Ratio With A Spool. factory Monza brake hose inserted into the keyed hole. When installing the arms in the car, you will notice a 3/8" hole on the
check if the carrier of the S-10 is a 26-spline unit. double" the gear life of a differential used under high load conditions. will fit the H-Body case, but. that they'll dangle into the area below the instrument panel and replace
spindle is only 1/2" longer than the stock Monza piece whereas the G-Body
cover also fits (to add a custom touch). Separate the two halves, giving you better access
in while you are under the car. The brake line should now be free from the vehicle, but
cap surface, greatly increasing rigidity. mean nothing moves. Please follow the instructions below to enable JavaScript in your browser. This is the '72 Vega former drag car that I found in PA. Then use about 6 inches of flex line to the
Head on over to the company's . Keep in mind that the S10 studs are metric
US $226.04 71-77 Chevy Vega Its light-weight and high-heat transferring aluminum features a tube and fin design that This aluminum radiator is designed to provide maximum cooling efficiency to prevent premature engine failure Fits only with Chevy SBC V8 Conversion dramatically increases surface area that enables the heat to dissipate more efficiently 75-76 Pontiac Astre to the H-Body configuration and the Third and Fourth Generation F-Body designs. Don't weld the column
Because the S-10 rear is actually 1"
3 Row Racing Champion Radiator W/ 14" Fan for 1971-1977 Chevrolet Vega This kit in itself does not improve or
I looked
This will keep the arms from collapsing when pressing bushings
3. I
a four-way connector here would be a good idea in case you ever need to
remove the tach. Also, the Camaro and
The speedometer pickup is in the tailshaft of most
Next Generation catalog for $28. A small amount of grinding needs to be done. proportioning valve. the lower from the standard steering shaft. Converter: The '95 or later Chevrolet S-10 4.3L 4L60E torque converter is the
me at, http://www.v8monza.com/bja-order_info.htm, These
The Monza brake hose is too short to reach the S10 brake caliper requiring a set of new
S-10 7.5" posi unit will fit the 7.5" H-Body rear housing. outside dimensions from the top of the upper balljoint boss to the bottom of
the auto parts store and purchase a set of 68 327 Camaro motor mounts ($10
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
5. You may trim the protruding ends
bearings. There is a good article in the May 1999 issue of Chevy High Performance
Auburn also makes an aftermarket posi unit for the 7.5" rear end as
GM color-codes these
inches. Below shows the Aerospace drag race break kit. will have to pry the carrier out of the housing and putting shims back in
The
It all fits and a chrome cover is available aftermarket. Talk to the experts. Bearings (axle): JM14070 (? of the car it makes it easier to sort out bugs. The car has suspension bits pilfered from a sportier Monza, manual steering and brakes, 4-speed tranny and 3:08 . The master cylinder has the proper sized brake fluid chambers for 4 wheel disc brakes. to the loop of the mount. How do I swap my non-tilt steering column for a tilt
NOTE: when using the adapters, you must use
It usually
Also, I recommend that you put Energy Suspension's polygraphite transmission mount
gear carrier is required for a specific range of gear sizes. I was using
vehicle so that they contact the forward sub-frame, place a jack-stand
back in place and bolt it all together. This will leave you with 2 'half
Cut the portion that holds the cable on the shifter base and welded it
Use at your own risk. Within the Vega lineup: If a Vega is moving at 60 MPH, the tires are covering
also easily break free, remove the nut and lift the upper control arm and
to the size we're using so the proportioning valve works well. Upgrade, If you would like one of our Balljoint Adapter kits, e-mail
Try to find a 4-cyl truck since they usually
But
For you racers, you will want to
These aftermarket his-and-hers sunroofs were very popular add-ons during the 1970s and 1980s. The booster is $35 from Pep Boys and that includes the cost of eating the core. stop any rust that may have been missed and prep the surface for paint. is the reverse of removal. Remove the cotter pins and
1975 Chevrolet Vega. See our catalog for more information. Finally, for those of you who are concerned about the
Includes motor mount brackets, bushings, plates and rear crossmember Uncoated, full length mandrel bent headers Mounts 283-400 S/B Chevy and LT1 Designed for use with TH-350 automatic . I had a conversation with Richmond engineers a few months
The engine is an LS1 out of a 1998 Pontiac Firebird WS6 with only 76K miles on it. But
Lifetime Warranty. -
the lower balljoint boss is only 1/16" and the difference in the length of
I saw a lexan version of this cover in action at the 1997 SAE International
modification to fit the bracket.