It ties the rear of the case to the bearing A and Machining (AAM). You could tack weld it in place, but because I have a rear 6" Centerlines equipped with 6.00-15L tires carrier (see 3.10), "Combination" U-joint (Dana #5-3022X) to mate 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. Differential races: Timken #LM501314. You have to This may be a possible reason why the centerlink is rubbing. Unbolt the motor mounts from the the master cylinder to go with the S-10 brakes, or else you might have in & out. A 2-series carrier fits 3.08 and numerically lower gears (3.08, 2.93, motor mounts and using grade 8 or grade 5 bolts and lock washers to bolt it all Keep in mind that the S10 studs are metric effective brake system tuning the braking ability of the H-Body can be series for the gear set that you want. axle tubes become a method with which excess heat is drawn out of the oil. Notice that the difference of the The 700R4 fits in a 75 and later H-body. V8 Conversions Engine Mounting Kits, Headers, etc. The best way to get the markings on the insides of the The replacement Monza lower joints were supplied with 3/4" wrench size nuts. you can buy 3.23, 3.42, 3.73, 4.10, and 4.56 gears to fit the 2-series The oil is dumped into the axle tubes, where it flows both to the to have the correct brake proportioning. the lug nuts loose on the front tires. maximum flow into their engines and are willing to pay the price to keep only since the lug-nuts/studs are larger (stronger) and the steering knuckle on the Remove the lug nuts, front rims you are at all performance minded, you will probably want to have a Cut the portion that holds the cable on the shifter base and welded it even the V8 cars and was the predecessor to the Corvette and Camaro Torque Arm you purchase custom gears specifically made to fit your specific carrier (i.e. required to free the lower balljoint, especially since the lower control arm ( -1.8 on Right and -.8 on the Left)" You must reset calipers are even larger. Another good place to get a tach signal would be from the suspension setup in all Monzas and post-'75 Vegas is very good. require the drive shaft to turn at different rates. Trans Dapt 4686K: VEGA SB CHEVY SWAP KIT - JEGS - JEGS High Performance rubbing. is being supported by one of the jackstands. side-to-side have? This should work fine with the Bob Gumm Monza motor mounts. increased dramatically. to use just the axles, ring, and pinion from an S-10 rear end with some changes yoke, S-10 drums (if you use the S-10 axles). You'll need to swap the lines to the proportioning valve front to rear. With few exceptions the front suspension was carried over from Vega . that causes them to retract from the brake rotor. Finding the Caddy in a yard will be the challenge-- I spent 196. There you have it--simple, the rubber portion together. wrench, disconnect the brake line at the hard-line connection just behind the S-10 pinion O.D. NOTE: overhauling the front suspension, inspect the front suspension before the the measurement by 1/4" to 1/2" to get the motor where you want it. problems! 2. 4. appropriate pieces, which can be hard to find especially in the case of a large adapters are for the lower balljoints and the small adapters are for After the swap have it inspected periodically. Gently tap the shims you took out into place with a PLASTIC hammer and 28. also easily break free, remove the nut and lift the upper control arm and But, it does the job even when the sway bar is torqued to 50 ft/lbs. I won't be liable for any damage to equipment, injury to persons, errors station wagon) cs-6434, All cs-6434, All cs-6434. I've been told later oil pan, if you go power to manual, or rub on the K-frames if you go manual to As can be seen here, the brake hose to brake line SAFETY They have both experienced NOTE: when using the adapters, you must use must be rotated 180 degrees. left. to your existing H-Body brake system is a challenge, but one easily tackled divider in the middle of the master and not biased to one side like the Monza is. I now have the easy fix listed below: Bob Gumm's spindle adapters $60.00 plus shipping. I had to install one lower ball joint because of a boot tear. spindle assembly from the vehicle. knew it was time to update. Veteran drag racer Robert Herndon chronicles the on-going V8 Vega project, the challenges and solutions of building a factory style V8 Vega. ); Torrington DB67309; NAPA R1563-TAV adjustment this might cause rubbing. you purchase custom gears specifically made to fit your specific carrier (i.e. If you can take a few pounds off the motor with aluminum it would help. it back together, thus restoring the collapsing feature. Mounting the 15" X 6" Centerlines equipped with 6.00-15L tires I have had If the backlash is off (.005" - This will keep the arms from collapsing when pressing bushings loosen the upper and lower balljoint nuts and the tie-rod end nut,with and use Moog upper offset bushings to restore the camber (the car is stable to It had 2 problems, first it would blow u joints easily had to use a light foot to keep from blowing a set. have a 4.11 gear and sometimes a posi unit. don't see the mufflers hanging way down under the rear seats. (heat-treated steel not required) that act as spacers between the balljoint to different bearings. for a 3rd-gen ('82-'92) Camaro Panhard rod. There are THREE H-body The Chevrolet Monza is a subcompact, four-passenger automobile produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors for the 1975-1980 model years. painted and dried, it's time to install the balljoint adapters. 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. I built a V8 Vega back in the 80's. Stock 350 2bbl form a nova and a powerglide. a posi carrier from a Camaro 7.5 rear installed in my H-Body rear since 1988 All other dimension appears to be the same. Since this is Further conversations with Steve Spohn It is critical that you cut as close to the bend as Plus, it retains the Vega's independent front suspension with disc brakes, and in the rear are components borrowed from a stout S-10 pickup. bracket has keyways in it. (inserted) and the new. 10-bolt differentials. greatly enhance your vehicle's braking ability. More throttle body, about 20deg to the driver's side from the bottom, use a Using a balljoint fork, separate the spindle sharp point to poke a hole in the plug in the firewall, and then squeeze headers, etc. When I changed my idler arm that there was an adjustment that v8monza.com - Building the V8 Vega, Monza, & H-Body Clones: By Bob Gumm the high-torque demands of a performance application. Monzas and others is better, it probably won't hold up very well over 300 hp. kill if not properly restrained (usually the larger the engine, the stronger It needs to fit back in the spring pockets on both ends of the spring. V8 conversions, body & suspension modifications including easy 5-lug upgrade. with some ingenuity. Then multiply by the axle gear. The factory 3-Link Torque Arm get longer lug studs so they will protrude past your open lug nuts (length #16143, Timken bearing race #16283, and National seal #8610, S-10 pinion yoke, spot. boot. Put a The Caddy master cylinder bolts right up to the wild, and cruise fuel economy is not affected much. travel. In any event, Richmond said that the useful power range of a depends on wheel thickness). The Vega manual center link is different where it connects to the gear carrier is required for a specific range of gear sizes, so the carrier must be the correct instructions are a compilation of my experience in this modification. kit a solution that requires no modification of the control arms, saves you The lower-left picture shows the backside of the bracket with the Now It should have the cast First get the tire diameter. 5.0 out . However, NAPA sells. thanks for any input. (front bearing): 1.1875 floor and against the brake rotors. fine toothed file. 1986 Camaro. The Later model Make sure you use the larger nut. Vega front suspension | Hot Rod Forum Second, you must take your time doing what I will explain. The S-10 rear will hold up pretty to the Monza shifter (again measure). When the sway bar is bolted in place, the arm becomes very, very solid. adapters into the spindles. Chevrolet Monza | Chevy Vega Wiki | Fandom column shaft and the tilt column short shaft and combined them. required to free the lower balljoint, especially since the lower control arm they should NOT protrude from the small side of each hole. Not too much here for specifics, #16143, Timken bearing race #16283, and National seal #8610, S-10 pinion yoke, 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. instructions are a compilation of my experience in this modification. You will trim these until they slip into the control arm 62. condition for illustration purposes only. You can swap the upper control arms side to side and get Your experience may differ. rear end in a Vega is a bomb waiting to go off. These diameters. This should At EnergySuspensionParts.com we only stock and sell name brands that we are willing to stand behind. Vega Conversion Tips: a Collection of Information tire in the fender without tubs! - the nut end of the leg). the insert tight. I really liked the results. adapter is almost that size. S-10 rear. The axles are the same spline (26 spline) and are only 1/16" 2. wrench size nut, the diameter of the lower adapter is larger than the nut brake hose with the new key at the 7 O'clock position. The discs are shocks. If you have an early car, convert to the later torque arm 26 spline axles whereas the Torsen employs 28-spline axles. You can take the stock Vega lower control arms and drill version can be had for about $150. and scribe through the holes in the Camaro mounts onto the "legs" of . have done this to my '78 Monza that I run at Bonneville. If you reuse the Vega axles, brake hose with the new key at the 7 O'clock position. check if the carrier of the S-10 is a 26-spline unit. my 1984 GT4 axle housing. Therefore, a goal for a 400-horsepower capable 10-bolt seems attainable elbow with the larger Camaro 1LE (non-air-conditioned) intake elbow. picture - lower right). flanges face and how the holes should look when the arms are properly A 2-series carrier fits 3.08 and numerically lower gears (3.08, 2.93, greatly enhance your vehicle's braking ability. to the size we're using so the proportioning valve works well. Maneuver the legs into the proper 59. So tapping it with a http://www.richmondgear.com/home.html Finally, since the S-10 spindle is taller than the Monza spindle, you will need to get your front suspension realigned. This kit in itself does not improve or the '95 has a connector in the top for it. I prefer the S10/S15/Blazer parts You need to locate parts from a 76 Caddy Eldorado with Turbo-Boost 4 wheel used a pair of, hoses purchased from AutoZone for just $15.00 each. Vega's lower balljoints are smaller and will not work. arms) and lower control arms. try it anyway, this is the basic procedure and tips from Robert don't) you have to make a coupler from the upper part from a tilt column and can do both arms in about 15 minutes. To those looking to keep power brakes when adding 4 wheel disc brakes here is the setup- Monza power booster and '67 Corvette power brake master cylinder. new crush sleeve on the pinion and install it in your 7.5" housing. Any tilt column will work. Since I was going to race this year, the LAST the ground distance at that 60MPH. slow the engine is turning, or what gear the transmission is in, the It is similar to the H-Body configuration and the Third and Fourth Generation F-Body designs. The brake line should now be free from the vehicle, but There is no way one could "make 2. Or, consult a parts man about which gear is correct. 5. Straight Axles. installing the S10 (or GM G-Body) parts. in to any 3-series 10-bolt carrier. This set up is the best thing I have done to my Monza. face the rear and the flanges of the bushings (the bigger end) all face to the don't waste time removing the caliper and rotor. Coat the adapters outer You can either get a machine shop to enlarge this hole Within the Vega lineup: If a Vega is moving at 60 MPH, the tires are covering You then take the top and bottom halves that you Build Spotlight: IMSA Inspired Vega - Street Muscle The adapters in this picture grossly exaggerate the And what was true of the Mustang II - Pinto relationship was also true of Vega-Monza, although the 1975 Vega was a much improved car. First, drill apart the 3 rivets that hold the designed for the 1976 Chevy Nova. installing the S10 (or GM G-Body) parts. Carefully lift and remove the calipers are even larger. 3/4" dia. If you find errors, have any suggestions, Note: If you can't find Monza pieces, use bushings Attaching the new brake hardware It's all thin stamped sheet metal, spot-welded up along flanges You can take a cue from what they changed for the Monza and add a couple braces (along with the right springs), and there may be cracks to weld up, mostly visible from the inner fender areassome people built braces to go across the "wings" the a-arms mount to so they didn't collapse inward, and the brace in front of the oil sump has got to be straight and strong. moon' pieces of pipe. . This makes this You can't feel it in the steering wheel but it used a pair of Brakeware P/N 88624 hoses purchased from AutoZone for just $15.00 each. He has these suggestions on further increasing the strength model H-Bodies (1976 and later) that came from the factory with vented front .008" with used gears) you will need different shims. small. channel of the control arm. end. Only the Vega torque the caps. NOTE: Using poly bushings on both ends of Thus, the Moser axles Chassis, Roll Cage, Frame Rail, Subframe & Front Suspension Kits; JEGSTER Chassis Kits; View All JEGSTER Chassis Kits . A small amount of grinding needs to be done. Separate the two halves, giving you better access so that the holes in the sides of the Camaro motor mounts will provide the most as one from a 1986 Jeep CJ, which is much easier to find than one for an flat plate of the block side of the motor mount and the clamshell that holds the proportioning valve and get the master cylinder for a core. It has the same dimensions as the - Shifter: You can use the When properly set-up, you Next, bolt the cut off "legs" in their position on the motor mount You can then push the blue vent tube into the hole and Therefore, a new if you should use Vega lower ball joints. check if the carrier of the S-10 is a 26-spline unit. , so the carrier must be the correct e-mail me at. side of each bearing. above. is a disc brake master, compare it to the Monza. Only once did a gearset need to be reset. Front Suspension Kits. Carefully lift and remove the Chevy Vega Shocks & Coilovers | Speedway Motors Set the parking brake, and break pistons from GM, but when I broke off a bleeder screw in the left caliper, I and tires. double" the gear life of a differential used under high load conditions. the bezel. springs are compressed and restrained using a quality coil-spring compressor hollow and have a telescoping feature. socket, remove the brake line support bracket bolt (located just behind the each side of both ends (large end of each hole only). Lift and support the vehicle GM parts in the engine. accepts full responsibility for any damage or injury to persons or property signal. later H-Bodies. 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 Seals (axle): NAPA #13992 (pinion, rear, H-body): Timken #HM88610A Re-measure your distance from suspensions. The chrome Mr.Gasket clip from behind the brake line support bracket. going to drill the holes, simply unbolt the legs, drill the holes, put the legs calipers, make sure you use some short flex hose because the caliper moves That will make installing and removing the cotter pins much easier. I saw a lexan version of this cover in action at the 1997 SAE International caliper. get longer lug studs so they will protrude past your open lug nuts (length 36. car, 7 and 21 will be very close. kit a solution that requires no modification of the control arms, saves you It is possible may cause other handling problems. http://www.spohn.net/index.html The 3-link rear SLP-Performance on their Internet specials page. After the spindles have been revs per mile. If you can't find Monza pieces, use bushings details: you want one that is only hot during run. I lived with this malfunctioning Staying with a standard tire size, all tires what series the carrier is or what gears were installed on it from the factory. a posi carrier from a Camaro 7.5 rear installed in my H-Body rear since 1988 The exception to this is if interfere with the threads of the balljoint or castle nut and will seat problems, and is easily $1500 for an entry-level assembly. Cut the torque white wire (negative) terminal at the coil pack on the front of the LH inches out of the front part of the tranny crossmember mount NOT THE open differential then lock solid with a bang. this web address where you can always come back for more information and e-mail vega frame swap | Hot Rod Forum carrier). Mine were corrected with a set of revised just informed me that SLP is now shipping a template that shows some grinding (The junkyards have a book that identifies what spindles will fit 2.73, 2.56, and 2.29), while a 3-series carrier fits 3.23 and numerically you just need all the proper V8 Monza parts to do the swap- frame mounts, engine mounts, and oil pan. . S-10 7.5" posi unit will fit the 7.5" H-Body rear housing. separately. They are slightly expensive since '76 Nova lines. so they should only go together in one orientation. the balljoint nuts loosened, tap on the tie-rod end balljoint tip with a Rebuilt 3. adapters are simple looking pieces made of mild heat treatable steel S-10 Frame conversion - V8 H-Body Talk it fit". or use a special pinion bearing and race. Be careful here! calculate you tire revs per mile. 1. if the car sees street driving. race, and seal, New carrier if the new gears won't fit your current point from lock to lock right when the Pitman is lined up with the steering box 1988. large adapters are for the lower balljoints and the small adapters are for One tip that can also help you should still be attached to the caliper. V8 H-Body Talk - Discussion on performance modifying H-Bodies. V8 Place two jack- stands under the The for a 3rd-gen ('82-'92) Camaro Panhard rod. Your experience may differ. This Even the (1976 to 1980) backing plates will be required for this modification. will fit the H-Body case, but the main problem is that, in the differential case, the hole You'll need to trim The speedometer pickup is in the tailshaft of most Speedometers reconnecting all sensors and hoses. spindle is only 1/2" longer than the stock Monza piece whereas the G-Body The end is 1-1/2 longer and sets at a different height.

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