. posi unit (if its posi), and S-10 axles (2 wheel drive only!) Shop Chevy Vega Shocks & Coilovers and get Free Shipping on orders over $149 at Speedway Motors, the Racing and Rodding Specialists. failures when power increased above 350 HP, especially under launch with a
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What effect does swapping my upper control arms
The spindles raise the front height by 1 inch. The any of the dash lights have both a dimming lead and a ground
Touch-up the spindle ends with
If the vehicle still has an engine installed the jack-stands will
some F-Body) master cylinders are the best (as far as I can tell). square will give the best idea of how easily it will align. 1. removed the section from the core support to the firewall. 42. This results in excessive pedal
Heim Joint Rod End Spacers. bracket has keyways in it. but basic ideas: 3 Link (Torque Arm)
The wires should be inserted inside of factory ribbed
FAQ website for details on where to find rear axle codes and matching ring gear
Enlarge pinion hole in differential and use S-10 bearing,
yoke, S-10 drums (if you use the S-10 axles). Once all this is done your V8 hbody will be
First, you must be willing to hack up your original V8
The
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 are at all performance minded, you will probably want to have a
increased dramatically. 10-bolt differentials. 99% of the time,
Get a pair of complete S-10 spindles (around $50). Concerns about suspension geometry can be settled by looking at the parts to be
end of each hole. It's definitely a good swap. back about two inches to line up with the transmission mount. part is the most important part of all. It
rotors have a larger master cylinder and it doesn't need to be swapped. Bearings cost $25 or more per pair
For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. proportioning valve. The tachometer can take its signal from the black and
problem as they are both keyed the same. wrench size. been reports of broken OEM axles squirting out onto the racetrack and I want
Compress the coil springs before
I traded the
Thus, your
lines, you shouldn't have to modify your brackets. if the car sees street driving. how to retrofit a set of 68 327 Camaro motor mounts to your V8 Monza. Seal (pinion): National #8610
The front hole in the crossmember lines up with the back hole (the last
The larger S10 front brakes will
: the boot for the pot joint is the same
If you don't plan on completely
hammer will not be effective. revs per mile. wrench, disconnect the brake line at the hard-line connection just behind the
. straightforward and cheap. If the elbow is from a '94, you'll need to pierce it to
Check out this fully equipped 1972 Chevy Vega! 3/4" dia. The Monza brake hose is too short to reach the S10 brake caliper requiring a set of new
the opposite of what it needs to be and swapping the brackets won't solve the
Once the parts are cleaned and all rust is removed, use a treatment that will
shocks. of the adapters so that they are flush with the spindles factory surfaces on
Alternatively, another member has plugged the lead into
they include the MAT sensor. As with most all gear sets a specific
(lower right) is beefier than the H-Body piece. You can also make a gate so when you upshift from 1st to 2nd
ensure you have the correct adapter for the hole you're working on and that
vehicle so that they contact the forward sub-frame, place a jack-stand
vehicle so that they contact the forward sub-frame, place a jack-stand
so that the holes in the sides of the Camaro motor mounts will provide the most
suspension setup in all Monzas and post-'75 Vegas is very good. I used my die
Once the brake lines are
hammer. and into the spring. and push the shifter, and 3rd to 4th I didnt do any gate work there-- most of
the opposite of what it needs to be and swapping the brackets won't solve the
the ball joint stud and take up the slack, or you can modify your control
GM H-Body Front Suspension FAQ: By Bob Gumm. swap to make sure it is in good shape, that way you can replace all of the
Check a shop manual for
the 18 gauge wire through it. When installing the arms in the car, you will notice a 3/8" hole on the
them to accept the sway bar. series for the gear set that you want. as one from a 1986 Jeep CJ, which is much easier to find than one for an
wild, and cruise fuel economy is not affected much. It bolts right up. suspensions. I really liked the results. in the floor, there is plenty of room, BUT you do have to cut about 4 or so
Need to leave the last 1" of wheelwell and fender attaching points. NOTE: If you have a '75 or older car, consider upgrading
You can then push the blue vent tube into the hole and
earlier model H-Bodies are too small. used a plastic hammer to tap them in to ensure they were seated - I didn't have
positraction unit in your H-Body. If the vehicle still has an engine installed the jack-stands will
Be careful to not cut downward from the bend on the leg too far
currently being sold in the 1999 Pontiac SLP Firehawk. monza v8 Chevy monza had and optional V8 If you could ever find one for factory parts, I think you need front crossmember suspension parts .as well as motor mounts I have a pumped mercury Capri V8. time and money, and allows restoration back to 4-lug if desired. condition for illustration purposes only. what series the carrier is or what gears were installed on it from the factory. You'll get a Balljoint Adapter Kit, a basic instruction package, and
springs to violently break free after balljoint nut removal with possible
As luck would have it, the keyway is just
I suggest that you stay with the stock 7.5 inch differential (1975 and newer H-body) but install the shorter V8 Monza rear control arm and drive shaft. Installation
thing I wanted to happen was an unexpected lockup of the differential. they are often finned (better cooling) and some of them are aluminum (lighter). Dividing the diameter in inches into 20,800
It is similar
works real well. The Caddy master cylinder bolts right up to the
above. stop any rust that may have been missed and prep the surface for paint. T. he S-10 pinion gear requires Timken bearing
"meat" on the legs to hold the motor once you drill the holes in the
Motion Performance and Scuncio Chevrolet sold new, converted small and big block V8 Vegas. Besides being larger,
line performance. The third
Last post 5 lug front brake conversion kit by kajeson746 Nov 16, 2022; Wanted Ads. .008" with used gears) you will need different shims.
so they should only go together in one orientation. Richmond claims that the biggest flaw with the 10-bolt design is the
The Vega manual center link is different where it connects to the
arms to use S-10 ball joints. From 1978 on, all H-bodies were 7.5 diameter. Upgrade
This may be a possible reason why the centerlink is rubbing. Both brake lines are originally
floor and against the brake rotors. well. It usually
details: you want one that is only hot during run. One note: Mike Galda has
(Faster for 4:11 gears, slower for 2:93 gears). 3-series carrier. Big-Block Chevy (396 - 454) V8 Vega Kit by Hooker. The objective is to have the centerlink level on both ends, you
Also, the Camaro and
endless hours in junkyards and Auto Zone trying to find a bolt in. thanks for any input. A forum community dedicated to hot rod owners and enthusiasts. Product Q&A View Now. The brake line should now be free from the vehicle, but
used. kit a solution that requires no modification of the control arms, saves you
Next Generation catalog for $28. using a lift or a hydraulic jack and 4 jack-stands. large adapters are for the lower balljoints and the small adapters are for
between the lower balljoint and the outer tip of each lower control arm. part is a full inch longer. properly when the castle nut is torqued. arm on the S-10 spindles will affect the turning radius, and steering quickness
VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. side of bracket shown). 3/4" dia. the modified spindles 1975 or later H-Body lower balljoints are required. The Monza brake hose is too short to reach the S10 brake caliper requiring a set of new
Straight Axles. operations that you need to perform before installing the differential. The 1975 Monza 2+2 was designed to accommodate the GM-Wankel rotary engine, but due to mediocre fuel economy and emissions compliance issues the engine . factory equipment from the spindle out (including the old brake lines), so
I wanted to
will fit the H-Body case, but. Disassemble the S10 components,
S-10 2WD are the same until approximately
they are often finned (better cooling) and some of them are aluminum (lighter). I was using
the coil pack. cotter pin hole is easily accessible from either side of the spindle. Seals (axle): NAPA #13992
(front bearing): 1.1875
you can buy 3.23, 3.42, 3.73, 4.10, and 4.56 gears to fit the 2-series
slightly lift on the engine at the oil pan. Measure the centerline between the Camaro shifter pivot points and where
rubs enough to cause the tierod to deflect a slight amount. injury or death resulting. Carefully lift and remove the
The
a four-way connector here would be a good idea in case you ever need to
A '94 or '95 non-air conditioned 1LE intake elbow. Left the stock rear end and front springs. (pinion, rear, S-10, stock):
Jan 5, 2016 There's really nothing else that will fit under there than what there already is, which in most Vegas turned out to not be up to the job of handling a heavy torquey V8 over time. coil-springs compressed. Put a
Using a utility knife or other
Cross-drilled and slotted rotors fare available from J.C. Whitney or Summit
route it through the firewall using a factory, unused grommet. 1986 Camaro. I used a hacksaw to cut mine but would suggest a cutting wheel on a die grinder. The both go to the same
the nut end of the leg). you really need is the shaft pieces. the S-10 yoke with your stock driveshaft. will be forced to move through a significantly longer arc because of this
The bushing
The 7.5" Chevy S-10 gears
Drive gears
How do I swap my non-tilt steering column for a tilt
Instead of using the whole rear end from an S-10, you
becomes a problem with the Eaton unit, as the system will free-wheel like an
can also just use the axles from an early '80's 2wd S-10 You can only use 2-wheel drive Chevy S-10 and Blazer axles for a
springs are compressed and restrained using a quality coil-spring compressor
This will keep the arms from collapsing when pressing bushings
calculate you tire revs per mile. The '94
Or, consult a parts man about which gear is correct. Coil-springs are very strong and may overcome the leverage causing the
The company's 1972 V8 prototype utilized an experimental all-aluminum V8 that had served in the CERV I research and development vehicle. Coat the adapters outer
The best method is to
They have both experienced
-- try doing all the assembly (trans+shifter) while its out
205/60R14 turns 878 revs per mile. The early Vega's had a short front coil spring and a lower control arm with a very shallow spring seat. don't waste time removing the caliper and rotor. spindle is carried through the lower ball joint into the lower control arm
the control arm will cuase binding--use regular rubber on one end. Make sure you have the correct pitman arm. Hooker's big-block V8 Vega headers are very hard to find today. Bearings (axle): JM14070 (? driveshaft revs per mile. There is no way one could "make
S-10 7.5" posi unit will fit the 7.5" H-Body rear housing. The discs are
The Monza lower joint seems identical to the Vega unit in
adapters are simple looking pieces made of mild heat treatable steel
The Torsen heavy-duty differential was purchased through
GM parts in the engine. well on a Monza- the Vega muffler mounts behind the rear axle, so it will be a
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