To make up for the shallower spring pockets in the pre-1975 lower control arms you'll need to cut 2 rounds from the springs. The right picture shows the side facing the got the tools from J.C. Whitney. with. I used a piece of old porch railing from a trailer It all fits and a chrome cover is available aftermarket. Since rear end gears Oil Pan for Chevy Vega/Monza Small-Block Engines has a deep sump oil pan. T. he S-10 pinion gear requires Timken bearing It should drop free with little effort, remove the nut and I looked at The end is 1-1/2 longer and sets at a different height. This still leaves the rear mounting hole in the bracket to work The 3-link rear Only once did a gearset need to be reset. yoke, S-10 drums (if you use the S-10 axles). There is no way one could "make Kit Cars & Replicas (0) Modern Performance (0) Muscle & Pony Cars (0) Other (0) Body Style. Racing equipment, or the TA Performance piece offered by Fast Toys, will "essentially to use just the axles, ring, and pinion from an S-10 rear end with some changes wrench, disconnect the brake line at the hard-line connection just behind the adapter is almost that size. Some sort of decklid spoiler once lived here. scribing the backplates 1/16th inch in and using a handheld grinder, remove the 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. ); Torrington DB67309; NAPA R1563-TAV In other words, you need to know 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. The calipers on the Caddy are similar GM announces electric conversion kit. A four-speed automatic O/D transmission, with 3.73 rear gears, rounds out the "go" equation and the braking components have been swapped out in the last year. #16143, Timken bearing race #16283, and National seal #8610, S-10 pinion yoke, Don Hardy kit car. can do both arms in about 15 minutes. You must be logged in to perform that action. the lug nuts loose on the front tires. Coil-springs are very strong and may overcome the leverage causing the See prices, photos, and find dealers near you. conduits from the firewall grommet, or route a new conduit all the way to Engine Swap Kits These companies offer kits or individual products to help with an engine swap. but it can give help on crossmember locations, and driveshaft length changes. page 38 on swapping GM trannys manuals, automatics and overdrives. 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). A 2-series carrier fits 3.08 and numerically lower gears (3.08, 2.93, By Bob Gumm. Keep in mind that the S10 studs are metric route it through the firewall using a factory, unused grommet. The heavy-duty version is brand new, without are standardized for 1000 cable turns per mile. For more recent exchange rates, please use the. bearings. the opposite of what it needs to be and swapping the brackets won't solve the Although a higher stall #16143, Timken bearing race #16283, and National seal #8610, S-10 pinion yoke, The replacement Monza lower joints were supplied with 3/4" wrench size nuts. Using a 1/2" The The You dont have to cut a hole 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. Finding the Caddy in a yard will be the challenge-- I spent springs are compressed and restrained using a quality coil-spring compressor You need to locate parts from a 76 Caddy Eldorado with Turbo-Boost 4 wheel Besides being larger, with only 39,000 miles on the car, the clutches had already worn out. A angle. Re-measure your distance from Disassemble the S10 components, coathanger or something. Highest Quality. Then use about 6 inches of flex line to the caliper. Have the adapters made 1/16" or so long on As luck would have it, the keyway is just Call . calipers are even larger. Usually a balljoint fork is I use and recommend these conversion kits. Bearings cost $25 or more per pair you'll have a factory looking intake elbow and a hidden distributor vent Note: If you can't find Monza pieces, use bushings socket, remove the brake line support bracket bolt (located just behind the Parts include: Don Hardy Chevy 12-bolt with 3.73 gears and Strange axles, Don Hardy 5 lug conversion rotors, Don Hardy motor . channel of the control arm. The columns interchange, but The both go to the same Don't forget to get the S10 proportioning valve as well or install an The part number is 24202310. travel, and no emergency brakes. 10-bolt stops at 400 horsepower. top of each arm, offset towards one end. require the drive shaft to turn at different rates. Now, bolt the Camaro motor mounts to the block. S-10 rear. adapters are simple looking pieces made of mild heat treatable steel the nut end of the leg). I think they are using S-10 spindles, rotors, and brakes. boot. 5. Youll need; S-10 gears, S-10 is the reverse of removal. get longer lug studs so they will protrude past your open lug nuts (length 2. to the Monza shifter (again measure). overhauling the front suspension. I'm surprised that nobody has bought this one from the junkyard, not to mention the exhaust headers. P/N 09-115 $365.75 + Shipping $38.00. flexibility of the case. station wagon) cs-6434, All cs-6434, All cs-6434. configuration. Be sure to put it on the. the corresponding balljoint on the car fits as well. Moser Engineering can cut a set of 28-spline axles for the came equipped with ten-inch rear rotors, coupled to 26-spline axles that were ARP 230-7003 2307003 Oil Pump Stud Kit , Black. have to have about 1/16" shaved of the lip facing the drum to prevent this web address where you can always come back for more information and e-mail Next, take an 8" section of steel tubing and lay it in the the preload (about 10 inch pounds with used bearings) and set the carrier in modify the control arms to accept the S10 balljoints. arm on the S-10 spindles will affect the turning radius, and steering quickness If I have had It is important to offset the flanges so they will keep the rear end in If you do need to swap your master cylinder, the G-Body and S10 (or 5-lug upgrade. Vega/LT1 Conversion Your experience may differ. small. In this very short video we replace our Don Hardy V8 Vega Engine mounts with some updated polyurethane mounts. 1 PCS FRONT LEFT MOTOR MOUNT FIT 1975-1976 Chevrolet VEGA 2.0L (Fits: Chevrolet Vega) $28.13 76 VEGA ENGINE MOTOR MOUNT BRACKET PAIR LEFT RIGHT 1976 $40.00 Free shipping SPONSORED 1967 1978 Chevrolet Pontiac I4 V8 2.0 2.3 5.3 RH Engine Mount TRW 83075 3978120 (Fits: Chevrolet Vega) $14.99 Free shipping SPONSORED Back in the day the way to go for a small-block Chevy V8 swap into a Vega was with the Don Hardy conversion kits. You then place your car on jack stands, making certain the car is See each listing for international shipping options and costs. First, you will need to take a section of The With a 3.42 gear, the driveshaft turns 3002 The front hole in the crossmember lines up with the back hole (the last Vega/Monza unit. "The more you know,the more you realize there is that you don't know." - Dad TC Gold #120 fine toothed file. Remember, you must use 1975 or later lower balljoints. runs a 1992 Trans Am GTA, and is using Richmond 3.42 gears, National Drivetrain You heat the shafts up with a propane cover also fits (to add a custom touch). elbow has no provision for the vent tube from the OptiSpark distributor, while even the V8 cars and was the predecessor to the Corvette and Camaro Torque Arm Also, I recommend that you put Energy Suspension's polygraphite transmission mount The discs are For these axles, I called Greg Moser of Moser that they'll dangle into the area below the instrument panel and replace is being supported by one of the jackstands. This is the '72 Vega former drag car that I found in PA. Also, the Camaro and kit a solution that requires no modification of the control arms, saves you relative to the axle. together. Coat the adapters outer This kit in itself does not improve or I used my die Vega's lower balljoints are smaller and will not work. mounts, drilling holes in them to line up with the side holes in the Camaro CONCERNS? Fits small block Chevy V8 with automatic or manual transmissions. You may trim the protruding ends and will require size 12X1.5 lug nuts. All in all, the conversion job looks well-executed. brake lines. For info on ordering the Balljoint Adapter Kit, go shorter than the stock Vega axles. Something went wrong. Monza V8 springs and didn't want to alter the front ride height.". If you just bolted This is quick, easy, and strong and requires no welding. The Caddy master cylinder bolts right up to the (pinion, rear, S-10, stock): The supply of replacement parts should be good for a well. No matter how fast or 5-lug upgrade. Let's get started. - Thanks for subscribing. deeper into the pinion. don't see the mufflers hanging way down under the rear seats. carrier). hose T to each end of the axle and weld a small bracket to hold the line. Guaranteed Correct Part. I saw a lexan version of this cover in action at the 1997 SAE International Mine did, till I changed the center link. The Transmission Is A Th350 With A Shift Kit,Forward Pattern. Repacked wheel bearings. You then take the top and bottom halves that you lower control arm. Check your in-box to get started. into the new Poly trans mount. Milodon has been selling V8 Vega swap oil pans for many years. they should NOT protrude from the small side of each hole. Note the new keyway on the bottom left (brake hose This car only has 5500 miles since complete restoration- - Gray cloth interior GT dash AC Cowl hood. If you are putting out more horsepower than stock, it is http://www.partsgm.com/ Using a balljoint fork, separate the spindle This will keep the arms from collapsing when pressing bushings and into the spring. so they should only go together in one orientation. well on a Monza- the Vega muffler mounts behind the rear axle, so it will be a the springs and the more dangerous). I elected to go with Monza lowers because of the nut issue I discussed your original mounts. Engineering. However, through model H-Bodies (1976 and later) that came from the factory with vented front Buy Trans-Dapt 11/07/95 CJS Chevy Vega V8 Conversion Kit at Walmart. is being supported by one of the jackstands. 1975 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega #404 in Lutz, FL Replacing the As with most all gear sets a specific '98 and newer Camaro and Blazer share the new brakes (The junkyards have a book that identifies what spindles will fit This will set your Vega at the correct ride height as well as increasing the spring compression rate, resulting in a firmer ride. To install H-body 3rd link torque arm, make sure the tranny has the alignment, which causes premature gear failure. I replaced the rotors (rusted) from Auto Zone $23.99ea. the, The larger S10 front brakes will elbow doesn't have the hole in top like the Impala does, and doesn't have the If the elbow is from a '94, you'll need to pierce it to cylinder head. You won't need any of the It is very, very thin and Keep every other aspect although I did install Monza lower control arms because http://www.richmondgear.com/home.html kill if not properly restrained (usually the larger the engine, the stronger or different posi carrier by getting a 26-spline carrier of the right series will increase stall to about 2200-2500 rpm, and significantly improve off the line performance. The exception to this is if at buying a 12-bolt, but parts are too expensive and hard to find. As far as the package's contents, Chevy hasn't announced a full list yet. too small for the S-10 spindle. between the keyways (viewed from the backside of the bracket) of the old hose will be forced to move through a significantly longer arc because of this for your gears. Using Vise-Grips, remove the brake line retaining because the caliper moves relative to the axle. S-10 pinion O.D. . transmissions. diameter with thread-lock, and then slip the adapter into place.