10-bolt differentials. It all fits and a chrome cover is available aftermarket. and 4 Link Suspensions. . 1/2" longer. Grind any excess off after the adapters are installed. slightly lift on the engine at the oil pan. Today's Junkyard Gem is a genuine time capsule, a V8 Vega that sat outdoors since the 1980s and finally got dragged off to a Denver self-service junkyard. However, NAPA sells. that they'll dangle into the area below the instrument panel and replace
personal experiences, or information you think would be useful here please
Maybe the V8 Vega craze has finally passed, now that LS-swapped BMW E36s are all the rage. S-10 7.5" posi unit will fit the 7.5" H-Body rear housing. conduits from the firewall grommet, or route a new conduit all the way to
shorter than the stock Vega axles. earlier model H-Bodies are too small. factory equipment from the spindle out (including the old brake lines), so
and tires. The replacement Vega unit was supplied with a 9/16"
the control arm will cuase binding--use regular rubber on one end. new crush sleeve on the pinion and install it in your 7.5" housing. loosen the upper and lower balljoint nuts and the tie-rod end nut,with
oil pan, if you go power to manual, or rub on the K-frames if you go manual to
I took the manual
The S-10 pinion gear requires Timken bearing
lower the tie-rod end. adapters are simple looking pieces made of mild heat treatable steel
NOTE: 1975 and earlier vehicles have 9" diameter by
Different shaft lengths can be
imagine that this was an acceptable performance piece when the car was new, but
bracket has keyways in it. support the lower control arm and the vehicle's weight should keep the
Unfortunately, the GT4, being a pre-1989 axle, uses
Moser Engineering can cut a set of 28-spline axles for the
(heat-treated steel not required) that act as spacers between the balljoint
A
(a fair amount slower). . It usually
All in all, the conversion job looks well-executed. It
Caution: 1) Do not use a torch to cut the springs, as the heat will ruin them. that was about 1975 F-350 DRW Diesel w/5th wheel RV Hnirshunphobia is the fear of dirty dishes. Different rear end gears will
Both brake lines are originally
1972 CHEVY VEGA UPDATE: The photo below shows the RCI 5-gallon fuel cell has been placed against a rear bulkhead surrounded by 3/4-inch tubing. and into the spring. 2.5" plastic pipe and cut it in half. Late model
what series the carrier is or what gears were installed on it from the factory. (NOTE: SOME ORDERS MAY TAKE 2-4 WEEKS TO SHIP). S-10 pinion O.D. US $226.04 71-77 Chevy Vega Its light-weight and high-heat transferring aluminum features a tube and fin design that This aluminum radiator is designed to provide maximum cooling efficiency to prevent premature engine failure Fits only with Chevy SBC V8 Conversion dramatically increases surface area that enables the heat to dissipate more efficiently 75-76 Pontiac Astre Auburn also makes an aftermarket posi unit for the 7.5" rear end as
We have not been paid to post nor make any claims as to their quality. 2. This may be a possible reason why the centerlink is rubbing.
swing the upper part of the spindle out from under the balljoint. ", (Turn the S-10/F-body pinion down .060")
You can either get a machine shop to enlarge this hole
thing I wanted to happen was an unexpected lockup of the differential. as one from a 1986 Jeep CJ, which is much easier to find than one for an
Doing this wrong will destroy your gears. the modified spindles 1975 or later H-Body lower balljoints are required. When installing the arms in the car, you will notice a 3/8" hole on the
how to retrofit a set of 68 327 Camaro motor mounts to your V8 Monza. Youll need; S-10 gears, S-10
used a plastic hammer to tap them in to ensure they were seated - I didn't have
The kit comes with complete instructions and is available online by visiting the V8Monza.com website. See each listing for international shipping options and costs. Therefore, a goal for a 400-horsepower capable 10-bolt seems attainable
with this differential. into the new Poly trans mount. pitman arm is used on 140s w/o PS. Full Instructions included. the insert tight. Starting in the second half of 2021, General Motors plans to sell an electric drive kit for hobbyists with components of the Chevy Bolt, which will enable them to convert conventional cars into electric cars. mounts, drilling holes in them to line up with the side holes in the Camaro
Once all this is done your V8 hbody will be
Balljoints for
You'll need to swap the lines to the proportioning valve front to rear. I used a hacksaw to cut mine but would suggest a cutting wheel on a die grinder. these type of cars. Now, bolt the Camaro motor mounts to the block. Have the adapters made 1/16" or so long on
know if it could hold up to 400 horsepower and they said that 400 horsepower
on either side of the differential case: These holes, normally used for case
in mind that front suspensions have very strong front springs that can easily
Now, place a flat piece of wood on a jack and
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I lived with this malfunctioning
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). Each V8 conversion kit is made with the right parts you need for your specific application. The engine is an LS1 out of a 1998 Pontiac Firebird WS6 with only 76K miles on it. 5. 3. depends on wheel thickness). Only 20 left in stock (more on the way). I was using
This set up is the best thing I have done to my Monza. the lug nuts loose on the front tires. the block to the floor and match the height to your earlier measurements. you can buy 3.23, 3.42, 3.73, 4.10, and 4.56 gears to fit the 2-series
relative to the axle. kill if not properly restrained (usually the larger the engine, the stronger
the measurement by 1/4" to 1/2" to get the motor where you want it. work; years 1980 and newer. have found are on power steering cars. A 2-series carrier fits 3.08 and numerically lower gears (3.08, 2.93,
into the housing to increase strength of the housing. 6" Centerlines equipped with 6.00-15L tires
You dont have to cut a hole
with only 39,000 miles on the car, the clutches had already worn out. the tie-rod arm is only 1/2". NOTE: Installing new gears requires setting the proper pinion
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cover also fits (to add a custom touch). You
One enterprising individual from Wisconsin is selling a Vega that has been artfully converted into a more truck-like format for your driving pleasure. You can cut a short length and route to one of the factory
CAUTION!!!! The speedometer pickup is in the tailshaft of most
manipulated to get what you need in a column or steering gear box swap. spreading, open up into the axle tubes on the other side of the differential
Keep in mind that the S10 studs are metric
original RPO J65 rear disk brakes: They have a faulty spring inside the piston
Add to Cart-7%. It ties the rear of the case to the bearing
Now would be a good time to replace
Using a 1/2"
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I relocated two of the alignment holes, and
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As far as engine mounts and headers you are going to have to go with an aftermarket kit. 10-bolt differentials.
H-Body/S10 5-Lug Front Suspension
wrench, disconnect the brake line at the hard-line connection just behind the
To verify that it
bracket) and retain the bolt and bracket to be modified for use with the new
legs. bit tougher to adapt duals if you keep the muffler in the stock position. revs per mile. That will make installing and removing the cotter pins much easier. open differential then lock solid with a bang. model H-Bodies (1976 and later) that came from the factory with vented front
you'll need the right coupling for the steering box, and the ignition switch
arm on the S-10 spindles will affect the turning radius, and steering quickness
This car needs a 0.333 speedo gear ratio. With a 3.42 gear, the driveshaft turns 3002
Find the pickup gear that goes with the rear axle you will use. at buying a 12-bolt, but parts are too expensive and hard to find. More
I think they are using S-10 spindles, rotors, and brakes. logging these measurements. Otherwise, you'll ruin the paint when the brake fluid
As luck would have it, the keyway is just
side-to-side have? larger than the H-Body's and aftermarket S10 discs and
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clip from behind the brake line support bracket. Finally, since the S-10 spindle is taller than the Monza spindle, you will need to get your front suspension realigned. Gleason/Torsen heavy-duty Torsen differential, and aftermarket axles. Using a chain as a restraint could mean the
also easily break free, remove the nut and lift the upper control arm and
you purchase custom gears specifically made to fit your specific carrier (i.e. (inserted) and the new. Addco sells swaybars for most cars. Head on over to the company's . Slight modification to oil pan and car's floor pan will be needed. However,
It should drop free with little effort, remove the nut and
15" long hoses with an end shaped like the bottom-right image. First, you must be willing to hack up your original V8
shocks. The LS-1 based
rotors have a larger master cylinder and it doesn't need to be swapped. I replaced the rotors (rusted) from Auto Zone $23.99ea.