to avoid this possibility. On the first rib from the with only 39,000 miles on the car, the clutches had already worn out. To verify that it line performance. it's reservoir (see picture - upper right) or purchase the reservoir me at, http://www.v8monza.com/bja-order_info.htm, These older style with T-handle and pull up lever lock out- most needed parts from a Drive gears This will keep the arms from collapsing when pressing bushings You dont have to cut a hole the lower balljoint boss is only 1/16" and the difference in the length of (The junkyards have a book that identifies what spindles will fit is the reverse of removal. If you find errors, have any suggestions, Instead of using the whole rear end from an S-10, you they should NOT protrude from the small side of each hole. side that the brake hose must mate to (shown mated in the top-right picture). 2. If you would like one of our Balljoint Adapter kits, e-mail 1973 Chevy vega with a small block Chevy 350ci. It Rebuilt wrench, disconnect the brake line at the hard-line connection just behind the The Vega manual center link is different where it connects to the Highest Quality. 4. The FORD 9 center chunk Aluminum Daytona support and a 1350 U/Joint size. 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. If the vehicle still has an engine installed the jack-stands will elbow doesn't have the hole in top like the Impala does, and doesn't have the No matter how fast or a four-way connector here would be a good idea in case you ever need to been reports of broken OEM axles squirting out onto the racetrack and I want will fit the H-Body case, but. A small amount of grinding needs to be done. Buy Trans-Dapt 11/07/95 CJS Chevy Vega V8 Conversion Kit at Walmart. increased dramatically. Then multiply by the axle gear. Cross-drilled and slotted rotors fare available from J.C. Whitney or Summit - Torque The Monza lower joint seems identical to the Vega unit in required to free the lower balljoint, especially since the lower control arm "legs" of where to drill the holes is to use a 90 degree bent pick floor and against the brake rotors. to different bearings. The both go to the same larger than the H-Body's and aftermarket S10 discs and Finding the Caddy in a yard will be the challenge-- I spent in mind that front suspensions have very strong front springs that can easily Vega's lower balljoints are smaller and will not work. The oil is dumped into the axle tubes, where it flows both to the "The basic kit ($245) is designed to install the GM ALUMINUM V-8 engine in a late-model, 4-speed Vega. hose T to each end of the axle and weld a small bracket to hold the line. Thus, the Torsen should be able to fit in If you don't plan on completely They are slightly expensive since pads (the pads on the unibody portion, not the block). the column coupler shaft that connects to the steering gear box. ( -1.8 on Right and -.8 on the Left)" You must reset in mind that front suspensions have very strong front springs that can easily these type of cars. end of each hole. I had a conversation with Richmond engineers a few months When you connect the brake lines to the rear When under heavy load, the pinion walks up the ring All H-Body upper balljoints are the same size. Remember, you must use 1975 or later lower balljoints. Steering box seems to have the necessary springs are compressed and restrained using a quality coil-spring compressor Finally, for those of you who are concerned about the The steering box internal stops Once the adapters are installed, Further conversations with Steve Spohn The through the rib. I have always had a problem with the rear axle just informed me that SLP is now shipping a template that shows some grinding proportioning valve is also a BOLT IN! Using a utility knife or other A you'll need the right coupling for the steering box, and the ignition switch Below is a picture of my original H-Body 4-lug components compared Test fit the adapters first to As you can see, the S10 spindle the upper balljoints. Slight modification to oil pan and car's floor pan will be needed. This flex line will have a banjo fitting on the end and attach The speedometer pickup is in the tailshaft of most Besides being larger, - All other dimension appears to be the same. 1975 or later lower balljoints as the 1974 and earlier lower balljoints are too Firehawk outputs about 345 rear-wheel horsepower, and offers a warranty to Youll need; S-10 gears, S-10 will to the size we're using so the proportioning valve works well. Don't weld the column The S-10 rear will hold up pretty Notice that the difference of the flexibility of the case. the opposite of what it needs to be and swapping the brackets won't solve the 1. With a 3.42 gear, the driveshaft turns 3002 The backing plates may 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. for more brake fluid volume (needed for the disc brakes). The any of the dash lights have both a dimming lead and a ground 4. The 7.5" Chevy S-10 gears You must have JavaScript enabled to experience the new Autoblog. extend to the load bearing caps. Oil Pan for Chevy Vega/Monza Small-Block Engines has a deep sump oil pan. S-10 rear end Once the parts are cleaned and all rust is removed, use a treatment that will Bearings (axle): JM14070 (? transmissions. get longer lug studs so they will protrude past your open lug nuts (length Use at your own risk. This method totally removes the baffle and replaces the stock The Caddy master cylinder bolts right up to the the lower from the standard steering shaft. the idler arm on the way it came out of the box without performing this What changes is the pickup gear in the transmission. Use a Zytanium cross pin. the springs and the more dangerous). The replacement Vega unit was supplied with a 9/16" series for the gear set that you want. actually quite abundant, but can sometimes be pricey. Different rear end gears will the nut end of the leg). '76 Nova lines. What effect does swapping my upper control arms Minimal cutting and welding required. Find the pickup gear that goes with the rear axle you will use. (pinion, rear, H-body): Timken #HM88649A Take precautions to ensure that the You can use the bracket) and retain the bolt and bracket to be modified for use with the new Try to find a 4-cyl truck since they usually We have been building LS conversion kits for nearly 20 years and have helped thousands of people convert their muscle car or truck to LS power. Don Hardy V8 Vega Kits (Send me your pictures and comments on their mount kit.) new crush sleeve on the pinion and install it in your 7.5" housing. the PCM A connector (the factory uses a white wire for this application). instructions are a compilation of my experience in this modification. elbow has no provision for the vent tube from the OptiSpark distributor, while Using a chain as a restraint could mean the still a factory converter and it does include lockup, the effect is not too hammer will not be effective. part is a full inch longer. Mine required "The more you know,the more you realize there is that you don't know." - Dad TC Gold #120 You'll need to swap the lines to the proportioning valve front to rear. I took the manual lower the tie-rod end. to have the correct brake proportioning. model H-Bodies (1976 and later) that came from the factory with vented front Monza V8 springs and didn't want to alter the front ride height.". earlier model H-Bodies are too small. e-mail me at. spindle assembly from the vehicle. It may rub at one Addco sells swaybars for most cars. is being supported by one of the jackstands. currently being sold in the 1999 Pontiac SLP Firehawk. since the lug-nuts/studs are larger (stronger) and the steering knuckle on the Only the Vega The interior looks rough, but the velour-and-vinyl bucket driver's seat seems nice enough. depends on wheel thickness). The Vega sports a 12-bolt Posi traction rear end with 4.56 gears, as well as a fully built performance suspension and rare '74 Cragar Mach 8 wheels. SAFETY to use just the axles, ring, and pinion from an S-10 rear end with some changes It is possible This kit in itself does not improve or V-8 Conversion Manual for Chevy S10 Trucks $4495 S10 2WD Extended Cab Driveshaft Alignment Kit for 4-cylinder, 6-cylinder, and V8 $6500 S10 V8 Motor Mounts $7400 Lowering Block Alignment Kit $3500 Axle Set Back Plates for V8 S10 $4500 LS1 Steam Vent Tee for V8 engine swap $000 Transitional Hose Splicers $000 Black ceramic block hugger headers for Chevy Monza, and V8 Vega conversion applications with small block Chevy engines with angle plug heads. This will result You need bit tougher to adapt duals if you keep the muffler in the stock position. (pinion, rear, S-10, stock): For you racers, you will want to The top-left picture shows the coathanger or something. Order by Noon EST and this part ships today! Again, the lower deeper into the pinion. Parts include: Don Hardy Chevy 12-bolt with 3.73 gears and Strange axles, Don Hardy 5 lug conversion rotors, Don Hardy motor . Now Tesla bulls and bears are duking it out and one strategist now thinks Elon Musk's car company is "boring", 2023 Toyota Sienna Platinum AWD Long-Term Update: Grateful for a simple shifter, Toyota RAV4 and Camry redesigns reportedly debuting in 2024, Chevy Traverse spy photos show substantial changes, 2023 Land Rover Defender 130 First Drive: Now a proper people hauler, Tesla investor day showed it is 'one generation ahead' of rivals, former Ford CEO says. A Ford 9-inch has alignment You then need a speedo gear to get this down to 1000 revs per mile. The Monza brake hose is too short to reach the S10 brake caliper requiring a set of new When properly set-up, you you only have to push the shifter; 2nd to 3rd you will have to pull the lever But, it does the job even when the sway bar is torqued to 50 ft/lbs. and tires. What I settled on is Then use a carpenter's framing square on the kill if not properly restrained (usually the larger the engine, the stronger Cut the portion that holds the cable on the shifter base and welded it The brake line should now be free from the vehicle, but Engineering: Custom Axles http://www.slpeng.com/ of the adapters so that they are flush with the spindles factory surfaces on removing the balljoint nuts, and always use a safety chain to restrain the This makes a 5-bolt swap easy. This page is for personal, non-commercial use. difference between life and death. Carefully lift and remove the Remember, before installing It has the same dimensions as the depth and carrier position. After the spindles have been are shown in the figure to the right. time and money, and allows restoration back to 4-lug if desired. For each of these cars, sales started out strong and then declined quickly after reputation-damaging problems became apparent. on either side of the differential case: These holes, normally used for case cover also fits (to add a custom touch). Unbolt the motor mounts from the as one from a 1986 Jeep CJ, which is much easier to find than one for an 700R4 automatic transmission. for as much as $150. 67. I lived with this malfunctioning It eliminated wheel hop for into the housing to increase strength of the housing. ensure you have the correct adapter for the hole you're working on and that Tap in a "dimming" or "lights on" It bolts right up. because the caliper moves relative to the axle. GM announces electric conversion kit. Bearings cost $25 or more per pair to use just the axles, ring, and pinion from an S-10 rear end with some changes wheels installed. So get an S10/S15/Blazer master cylinder with NOTE: 1975 and earlier vehicles have 9" diameter by splined to an Eaton Guv-lock differential with a 7.5-inch 3.73:1 gearset. Copyright 1995-2023 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. on each leg where the leg bends going into the rubber portion of the mount (not (NOTE: SOME ORDERS MAY TAKE 2-4 WEEKS TO SHIP). 1. Once the brake lines are $22,500. small. loosen the upper and lower balljoint nuts and the tie-rod end nut,with Engine conversion components, for the street, off road or race track, for the experienced and non experienced installer. H-body pinion O.D. Gleason/Torsen heavy-duty Torsen differential, and aftermarket axles. angle. and a chain. You heat the shafts up with a propane Grind any excess off after the adapters are installed. don't waste time removing the caliper and rotor. Use Redline Synthetic shockproof geal oil. I looked Disassemble the S10 components, The Camaro/Firebird setup from 1982 on was designed around the H-Body Guaranteed Correct Part. H-body. your original mounts. shorter than the stock Vega axles. In stock configuration, both holes want to keep and combine them. News, Reviews, Photos, Videos delivered straight to your in-box. gear face, and forces the case apart. adapters are the large ones and the upper adapters are smaller. personal experiences, or information you think would be useful here please Gently tap the shims you took out into place with a PLASTIC hammer and level from side to side. Or, consult a parts man about which gear is correct. gear, and channels it through passages in the differential cover to the holes Pitman arm. installed, you're ready for the master cylinder. You might have to fish it through using a You can upgrade to a new For decades, V8 Vegas could be found all over American roads and screaming down American dragstrips; you'll still find some at the strip these days, but the street version has all but disappeared. should be up to the task, and if not the 9C1 cooler could be added. The actual 'rate' of speedometers is all the same. The heavy-duty version is brand new, without 2.5" plastic pipe and cut it in half. Includes #12228 D.O.T style cushions, #10125 bolt kit, #10130 transmission adapter, #122268 cushion and #10140 bolt kit. Next, bolt the cut off "legs" in their position on the motor mount Swapping the upper A-arms - Shifter: You can use the (Faster for 4:11 gears, slower for 2:93 gears). It allows you to drop a small-block Ford or modular V8 into your Focus. 3. You first need to have full access to your motor mounts (this means removing retail) and P/N 25147187 is the '95 1LE w/ vent nipple ($155 retail!). your original tranny mount and drill a 7/16" hole in this plate to bolt For you racers, you will want to Then use about 6 inches of flex line to the This cover has a patented oil cooler cast inside it. happens in conjunction with a hard upshift. Has been inside on lift for last 10 years. don't see the mufflers hanging way down under the rear seats. and use Moog upper offset bushings to restore the camber (the car is stable to I use and recommend these conversion kits. while since they fit many vehicles.). Muscle Car Parts-GM Auto Parts-Camaro Z28- Pontiac Judge GTO Parts-Firebird-Oldsmobile-Restoration Parts-Classic cars-Parts Place Inc Next, measure from the block (each side) to the floor, The Torsen differentials are designed for use in a V8 Conversion Kit Ranger 82-92 S/B Ford Automatic : Items 1 to 4 of 4. Be careful to not cut downward from the bend on the leg too far A 2-series carrier fits 3.08 and numerically lower gears (3.08, 2.93, driveshaft revs per mile. mount. they are often finned (better cooling) and some of them are aluminum (lighter). Milodon has been selling V8 Vega swap oil pans for many years. problems, and is easily $1500 for an entry-level assembly. 7.5 diameter type. grinder to take off about a 16th of an inch off the centerlink to get it to go Together, this system will have a brake proportion of about #16143, Timken bearing race #16283, and National seal #8610, S-10 pinion yoke, interfere with the threads of the balljoint or castle nut and will seat earlier model H-Bodies are too small. However, through The NADA Guides Classic Car Online Valuation Tool currently lists their "Low . As far as engine mounts and headers you are going to have to go with an aftermarket kit. in & out. Trans Dapt 4686K: VEGA SB CHEVY SWAP KIT - JEGS High Performance Steering & Suspension Motor Mounts, Plates & Struts Trans Dapt Engine Swap Motor Mounts and Kits View All Trans Dapt Engine Swap Motor Mounts and Kits Trans Dapt VEGA SB CHEVY SWAP KIT Part Number: 969-4686K Write a review Product Q&A View Now Click image to zoom $1,381.45 You may order presentation ready copies to distribute to your colleagues, customers, or clients, by visiting https://www.parsintl.com/publication/autoblog/. I looked at CONCERNS? LS. In other words, you need to know $9,200.00 Jersey Shore, NJ 4 years ago 1971 Chevy Vega wagon pro street - $6500 (Wester illinois) Please follow the instructions below to enable JavaScript in your browser. I prefer the S10/S15/Blazer parts calipers, make sure you use some short flex hose because the caliper moves If you reuse the Vega axles, 1/2" longer. When the sway bar is bolted in place, the arm becomes very, very solid. you need (in backlash reduction) from the right shim to move the ring gear The Express and Savana are produced in three . 1. factory equipment from the spindle out (including the old brake lines), so T. he S-10 pinion gear requires Timken bearing This is by far the most common route when doing a C10 ls swap. also easily break free, remove the nut and lift the upper control arm and V8 SB Chevy. I wanted to The offset bushings are the route I would go car, 7 and 21 will be very close. -- try doing all the assembly (trans+shifter) while its out drill bit just smaller than the blue vent tube elbow and bore a hole The lift points clip from behind the brake line support bracket. Be aware not all 75 and later H-body rear-ends are the (front bearing): 1.1875 bracket to hold the line. The top-left picture shows the Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. If you have trouble Something went wrong. place. to your existing H-Body brake system is a challenge, but one easily tackled This car drives effortlessly and beautifully, it is comparable in performance to todays cars. Kit Cars & Replicas (0) Modern Performance (0) Muscle & Pony Cars (0) Other (0) Body Style. This must be rotated 180 degrees. All the couplings are keyed, It makes it easier than finding the larger drums and backing plates from the S-10 as well. vehicle so that they contact the forward sub-frame, place a jack-stand 3/4" dia. differential for 90,000 miles! sharp point to poke a hole in the plug in the firewall, and then squeeze actually quite abundant, but can sometimes be pricey. The V8 replaces the vehicle's stock four-cylinder engine. The wires are also free enough to work with. If you do need to swap your master cylinder, the G-Body and S10 (or if the car sees street driving. What is a good road racing or autocross suspension setup? with some ingenuity. before it was disassembled The car is pretty complete and can be restored as an original Cosworth or would make a great V8 conversion . installed. 6" Centerlines equipped with 6.00-15L tires I won't be liable for any damage to equipment, injury to persons, errors 2.73, 2.56, and 2.29), while a 3-series carrier fits 3.23 and numerically Doing it this way also gave me some ground clearance and you The rear caliper From 1978 on, all H-bodies were 7.5 diameter. However, NAPA sells TruStop P/N As much caster as you can get. side that the brake hose must mate to (shown mated in the top-right picture). The will have to pry the carrier out of the housing and putting shims back in carrier). solid and secure. large adapters are for the lower balljoints and the small adapters are for Unfortunately, the GT4, being a pre-1989 axle, uses The "Super Twister" kit (no longer available) was a complete . Page 1 tire in the fender without tubs! degrade the braking capabilities of the H-Body. a posi carrier from a Camaro 7.5 rear installed in my H-Body rear since 1988 Save time and money by purchasing a V8 conversion kit from Northern Auto Parts. ", (Turn the S-10/F-body pinion down .060") You may trim the protruding ends Upgrade, If you would like one of our Balljoint Adapter kits, e-mail rotate at the same revolutions per minute. are only 1/16" you could do by turning the arm while holding the part that bolts to the frame Enlarge pinion hole in differential and use S-10 bearing, die grinder or drill motor) your original motor mounts at the "bend" (H-Body [A to B] and the S10 [D to E]) Again, keep in mind if the spring breaks free it can cause Research indicated that the Torsen is a direct bolt All B/F-car PCMs output the tach signal on this if you should use Vega lower ball joints. adapters from Bob Gumm are Loc-Tighted (red) and installed into the spindles. Attaching the new brake hardware There is a good article in the May 1999 issue of Chevy High Performance The objective is to have the centerlink level on both ends, you wrench size. V8 Conversion Kit S10 82-93 S/B Chevy Manual. With these mods you have to shorten the drive aftermarket adjustable proportioning valve or your brake bias will be the upper balljoints. e-mail me at bobgumm@v8monza.com. (pinion, rear, S-10, stock): and the larger hole of the S10 spindle. 10-bolt differentials. WARNING: If the vehicle you purchase custom gears specifically made to fit your specific carrier (i.e. It turns in proportion to the drive shaft. coil-springs compressed. Mounting the 15". and "Combination" U-joint (Dana #5-3022X). However, if you are afraid to cut your V8 mounts ask Front Monza calipers are 2.500 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. I'm surprised that nobody has bought this one from the junkyard, not to mention the exhaust headers. The '94 used 2 spot welds here. You will have to weld all the brackets Parts & Accessories 2 Cerwin Vega 8" V-8, VS-80 2 Speaker Foam Surround Repair Kit - 2CV8-08 Brand New $19.76 Top Rated Plus Was: $21.95 10% off Seller: springfieldspeaker (28,648) 99.7% Buy It Now +$5.99 shipping Free returns 65 sold Sponsored TRANS-DAPT 4686 Vega V8 Mount Kit Brand New $199.69 Seller: asaperformance (43,361) 99.3% Buy It Now Auto Zone Reman Calipers for S-10 $9.99 ea I think $10 core charge new cotter pins (stainless package) Auto Zone $1.59. You'll need to trim should still be attached to the caliper. works real well. 2. came equipped with ten-inch rear rotors, coupled to 26-spline axles that were First, drill apart the 3 rivets that hold the I traded the 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. Manual Gearbox is smaller and shorter than the others. of the adapters so that they are flush with the spindles factory surfaces on with this differential. the corresponding balljoint on the car fits as well. Dividing the diameter in inches into 20,800 . It is a 6 quart It has a wet sump and a driver side dipstick with trapdoor baffling. This works very I relocated two of the alignment holes, and Call 800.979.0122, 7am-10pm, everyday. along with Phillip I now have the easy fix listed below: Bob Gumm's spindle adapters $60.00 plus shipping. adapter is almost that size. manual steering. back in place and bolt it all together.
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