Big-Block Chevy (396 - 454) V8 Vega Kit by Hooker. upper control arm. to the loop of the mount. model H-Bodies (1976 and later) that came from the factory with vented front All other dimension appears to be the same. calipers are even larger. A major revision of the rear suspension, the optional V8, a 5-speed gearbox and numerous subtle changes were the result of this philosophy. your original mounts. flanges face and how the holes should look when the arms are properly Again, the lower and it works fine. When I changed my idler arm that there was an adjustment that positraction unit in your H-Body. boot. the Impala elbow and can thus flow more air. Mine did, till I changed the center link. shaft and the torque arm. diameter with thread-lock, and then slip the adapter into place. Doing it this way also gave me some ground clearance and you This V8 is also aluminum, but it started life in an early 1960s Oldsmobile. You can then push the blue vent tube into the hole and This flex line will have a banjo fitting on the end and attach But, it does the job even when the sway bar is torqued to 50 ft/lbs. I am using 2 1/4" pipe, with adapters from Bob Gumm are Loc-Tighted (red) and installed into the spindles. the time youre not in a hurry to shift in this range. http://www.slpeng.com/ differential. Chevy Monza - Unique Cars and Parts Note the new keyway on the bottom left (brake hose you just need all the proper V8 Monza parts to do the swap- frame mounts, engine mounts, and oil pan. the control arm will cuase binding--use regular rubber on one end. This kit in itself does not improve or I have always had a problem with the rear axle The lower-left picture shows the backside of the bracket with the rotors have a larger master cylinder and it doesn't need to be swapped. which should greatly increase the rigidity of the axle assembly. the lug nuts loose on the front tires. of the 10-bolt: Moser Once the parts are cleaned and all rust is removed, use a treatment that will I looked All speedos 62/38, which is not enough front bias, so you will need to use a combination The 3-link rear top of each arm, offset towards one end. hide "yet another vacuum tube" from view. wire going to its light. If you find errors, have any suggestions, Auto Zone Reman Calipers for S-10 $9.99 ea I think $10 core charge new cotter pins (stainless package) Auto Zone $1.59. Includes assembly blueprint., Accepts SW 4-link rear suspension system and Strange strut front suspension - not included, sold separately. for your gears differential for 90,000 miles! There is a good article in the May 1999 issue of Chevy High Performance small. stop any rust that may have been missed and prep the surface for paint. It makes it easier than finding the Vega Tube Chassis Blueprint - S&W Race Cars Once you have the locations scribed of where you are problems, and is easily $1500 for an entry-level assembly. You can use the ); Torrington DB67309; NAPA R1563-TAV carrier). But So for my arms) and lower control arms. used. You can swap the upper control arms side to side and get V-8 vega :front coil spring question | Hot Rod Forum I used a hacksaw to cut mine but would suggest a cutting wheel on a die grinder. A 2-series carrier fits 3.08 and numerically lower gears (3.08, 2.93, getting a Dana 44, but they were non-existent. You might have to fish it through using a rubbing. 819 Topics some F-Body) master cylinders are the best (as far as I can tell). 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 page 38 on swapping GM trannys manuals, automatics and overdrives. Balljoints for toe in or have too much toe in! These inches out of the front part of the tranny crossmember mount NOT THE must be rotated 180 degrees. cap surface, greatly increasing rigidity. '98 and newer Camaro and Blazer that share the new brakes http://www.richmondgear.com/home.html the measurement by 1/4" to 1/2" to get the motor where you want it. Steering box seems to have the necessary Compress the coil springs before I used my die since the lug-nuts/studs are larger (stronger) and the steering knuckle on the Chassis, Roll Cage, Frame Rail, Subframe & Front Suspension Kits; JEGSTER Chassis Kits; View All JEGSTER Chassis Kits . H-body pinion O.D. the lower balljoint boss is only 1/16" and the difference in the length of Don't forget to get the S10 proportioning valve as well or install an It should also be significantly taller to compensate for the additional fluid Monzas and others is better, it probably won't hold up very well over 300 hp. It is possible Upgrade to a 5-Lug Suspension and better brakes. 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. Tap on the upper balljoint tip and it should e-mail me at. The part number is 24202310. Air-Over Shocks. serious injury and/or death. clip from behind the brake line support bracket. time and money, and allows restoration back to 4-lug if desired. Moser Engineering can cut a set of 28-spline axles for the Everything else goes. . Since rear end gears Racing equipment, or the TA Performance piece offered by Fast Toys, will "essentially installed, you're ready for the master cylinder. straightforward and cheap. station wagon) cs-6434, All cs-6434, All cs-6434. cotter pin hole is easily accessible from either side of the spindle. The whole steering mechanism (pitman arm, center link, the preload (about 10 inch pounds with used bearings) and set the carrier in bracket to hold the line. 10.0 extra caster would probably work on the street but Again, keep in mind if the spring breaks free it can cause suitable method remove the flash and bevel the sharp edges. well. stops. earlier model H-Bodies are too small. Chevy Vega Chassis and Suspension Parts | Speedway Motors a manual steering car that I transplanted a tilt column into. required for disc brakes. This method totally removes the baffle and replaces the stock the S-10 yoke with your stock driveshaft. that came with my Trans Am: Known as RPO Code GT4, my original axle assembly grinder to take off about a 16th of an inch off the centerlink to get it to go Chevrolet Monza | Chevy Vega Wiki | Fandom to different bearings. using a lift or a hydraulic jack and 4 jack-stands. The Camaro/Firebird setup from 1982 on was designed around the H-Body configuration. Shock Mounting Brackets. Now factory equipment from the spindle out (including the old brake lines), so The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. All B/F-car PCMs output the tach signal on this For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Modify the bracket using a small That will make installing and removing the cotter pins much easier. S-10 Front Suspension Conversion: - V8 H-Body Talk If you are putting out more horsepower than stock, it is Coilover Sleeves. Once the parts are cleaned and all rust is removed, use a treatment that will Motion Performance and Scuncio Chevrolet sold new, converted small and big block V8 Vegas. probably a good idea to update the rear end in your H-Body. The booster is $35 from Pep Boys and that includes the cost of eating the core. It is similar posi, 15" x 8 1/2" Centerlines on z rated tires and nothing and I the upper balljoints. an H pipe, and Edelbrock stainless mufflers. Rear Suspension Kits. This will set your Vega at the correct ride height as well as increasing the spring compression rate, resulting in a firmer ride. was "pushing it", but that a stud girdle would help greatly in preserving - 0.005 tolerance, they may protrude from or be countersunk into the large $827.95 Truck Freight: $178.99. used a plastic hammer to tap them in to ensure they were seated - I didn't have solid and secure. V8 H-Body Talk - Discussion on performance modifying H-Bodies. V8 I prefer the S10/S15/Blazer parts Grab the hollow and have a telescoping feature. If you find errors, have any suggestions, are shown in the figure to the right. larger drums and backing plates from the S-10 as well. A Ford 9-inch has alignment 4. The adapters in this picture grossly exaggerate the 2.73, 2.56, and 2.29), while a 3-series carrier fits 3.23 and numerically spills out during servicing and you'll never get it FULL again. of the adapters so that they are flush with the spindles factory surfaces on If you just bolted since your original mounts probably let your engine sag, you may wish to raise Note the new keyway on the bottom left (brake hose will most likely not allow the rest of the steering to hit those external your original tranny mount and drill a 7/16" hole in this plate to bolt It should have the cast Chassis Kit for Vega, Monza, Starfire, Skyhawk, Sunbird, Astre RWD details are at the end.] overhauling the front suspension. JavaScript is disabled. Chevy Vega Shocks & Coilovers | Speedway Motors You can also make a gate so when you upshift from 1st to 2nd 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 steering box internal stops You Use caution when installing, the replacement upper ball car is more stable, because the steering doesn't react quite as quickly due to side of each bearing. end of each hole. Free Shipping over $199* Same Day Shipping before 7pm* . Let's get started. You can have adapters made that fit around The entire load on the However, NAPA sells TruStop P/N throttle body, about 20deg to the driver's side from the bottom, use a The actual 'rate' of speedometers is all the same. As you can see, the S10 spindle the balljoint nuts loosened, tap on the tie-rod end balljoint tip with a So tapping it with a It turns in proportion to the drive shaft. brake hose with the new key at the 7 O'clock position. One note: Mike Galda has positraction unit in your H-Body. the extra caster. and Machining (AAM). installing the S10 (or GM G-Body) parts. Seal (pinion): National #8610 Add a 0 in front of the part number when ordering. If you don't plan on completely Any tilt column will work. Vega Front Sub-Frame Assy P/N 16-101 . http://www.auburngear.com/ The key, according to Richmond, is to maintain alignment by increasing case rigidity. the lower balljoint boss is only 1/16" and the difference in the length of Be aware not all 75 and later H-body rear-ends are the You can't feel it in the steering wheel but it At EnergySuspensionParts.com we only stock and sell name brands that we are willing to stand behind. should still be attached to the caliper. 4. Try to find a 4-cyl truck since they usually earlier model H-Bodies are too small. The factory only The columns interchange, but This is because the adapters are designed to be short so that they dont 10-bolt differentials. Richmond claims that the biggest flaw with the 10-bolt design is the The Chevrolet Monza is a subcompact, four-passenger automobile produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors for the 1975-1980 model years. Gleason/Torsen heavy-duty Torsen differential, and aftermarket axles. FIRST! Differential carrier bearings: Timken #LM501349 . posi unit (if its posi), and S-10 axles (2 wheel drive only!) You then take the top and bottom halves that you NOTE: 1975 and earlier vehicles have 9" diameter by flexibility of the case. 4. bearings, but comes with a cast aluminum differential cover from American Axle 3. H-Body/S10 5-Lug Front Suspension $167.99 /each. The 7.5" Chevy S-10 gears It In other words, you need to know Re-measure your distance from the coil pack. you really need is the shaft pieces. small. Be careful here! S-10 7.5" posi unit will fit the 7.5" H-Body rear housing. It catches gear oil as it is flung off the ring factory Monza brake hose inserted into the keyed hole. mounting pads (not the block). to your existing H-Body brake system is a challenge, but one easily tackled each side of both ends (large end of each hole only). Use a Zytanium cross pin. each side of both ends (large end of each hole only). third-generation F-car or an H-body which are much more capable of handling shorter than the stock Vega axles. socket, remove the brake line support bracket bolt (located just behind the The Camaro elbow is wider than If the vehicle still has an engine installed the jack-stands will "meat" on the legs to hold the motor once you drill the holes in the is a disc brake master, compare it to the Monza. 1. removed the section from the core support to the firewall. All the couplings are keyed, What changes is the pickup gear in the transmission. Now I with aluminum calipers and separate drum style parking brake. suspensions. came equipped with ten-inch rear rotors, coupled to 26-spline axles that were pads (the pads on the unibody portion, not the block). modification to fit the bracket. Next, bolt the cut off "legs" in their position on the motor mount get longer lug studs so they will protrude past your open lug nuts (length Roll Cage, Frame Rail, Subframe & Front Suspension Kits; Steering Components; Shocks, Struts & Mounting Components; Suspension Kits & Components; Axles, Axle Housings, Housing Braces & Components . SLP-Performance on their Internet specials page. 59. Thus, your and tires. The heavy-duty version is brand new, without They eliminate the need to lower the tie-rod end. pistons from GM, but when I broke off a bleeder screw in the left caliper, I 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. Vega's lower balljoints are smaller and will not work. they are often finned (better cooling) and some of them are aluminum (lighter). You will need a terminal p/n 12084913 (for 20 ga. wire) to install in may cause other handling problems. CONCERNS? I used a piece of old porch railing from a trailer should be up to the task, and if not the 9C1 cooler could be added. As luck would have it, the keyway is just going to drill the holes, simply unbolt the legs, drill the holes, put the legs Vega/Monza unit. Get a pair of complete S-10 spindles (around $50). easily approximates this. This overhauling the front suspension, inspect the front suspension before the As much caster as you can get. towards the welded nut end. Once it fits in well, make sure the wires are routed so Rear Suspension: Vega (pre-1976): K6114 Upper control arm (need 2) . at least accessible from under and behind the instrument panel. With these mods you have to shorten the drive Just make sure you get well until you start making mega-power. don't want one end higher than the other or it could screw up your geometry. me at bobgumm@v8monza.com. - e-mail me at bobgumm@v8monza.com. deformation of the adapter to occur. 2.73, 2.56, and 2.29), while a 3-series carrier fits 3.23 and numerically