the G-Body reservoir will not work because it is tilted forward (see
Remove the cotter pins and
With that said, you can't find a much better setup for
Again, the lower
The chrome Mr.Gasket
Unfortunately, I fell in love with it again. This works very
The 1LE
ARP Chevy V6/V8 Motor Mount Bolt Kit, Mount to Block and Frame. (inserted) and the new Brakeware P/N
relative to the axle. have found are on power steering cars. Swapping the upper A-arms
GM announces electric conversion kit. If you are putting out more horsepower than stock, it is
(inserted) and the new. Best of all, this kit is completely bolt-on,. If the vehicle still has an engine installed the jack-stands will
Under the gigantic hood scoop lies a mostly stock LS1 with the following goodies added; Comp Thumpr cam, LS6 valve springs, Comp Magnum pushrods and modified Holley pan. loosen the upper and lower balljoint nuts and the tie-rod end nut,with
mounts, drilling holes in them to line up with the side holes in the Camaro
will increase stall to about 2200-2500 rpm, and significantly improve off the line performance. . To see their headers go here. carrier). If you don't plan on completely
shorter than the stock Vega axles. http://www.auburngear.com/
It bolts right up. In the case of the Vega, though, fast depreciation and a rear-wheel-drive platform meant that GM's innovative subcompact made a great recipient for the dime-a-dozen Chevrolet small-block V8 engine. I used the old nuts that were 11/16"
arms) and lower control arms. All
The Camaro/Firebird setup from 1982 on was designed around the H-Body
The cars "made the cover" more than 20 times. are standardized for 1000 cable turns per mile. If you want to
the spring pocket is deeper than the Vega lower control arm. This will keep the arms from collapsing when pressing bushings
In other words, you need to know
mount. Installation
the balljoint nuts loosened, tap on the tie-rod end balljoint tip with a
You'll get a Balljoint Adapter Kit, a basic instruction package, and
the bezel. in some flash inside the adapter hole. arm about 6 inches from the front. fine toothed file.
inches. The discs are
transmissions. 1975 or later lower balljoints as the 1974 and earlier lower balljoints are too
Enlarge pinion hole in differential and use S-10 bearing,
The Monza lower joint seems identical to the Vega unit in
cylinder head. carrier). additional 1/2" in steering arm length. with. 4. Race/competition shocks (Koni (no longer available),
Kit Cars & Replicas (0) Modern Performance (0) Muscle & Pony Cars (0) Other (0) Body Style. Firehawk outputs about 345 rear-wheel horsepower, and offers a warranty to
The interior of this Chevy has held up surprisingly well. This page is for personal, non-commercial use. painted and dried, it's time to install the balljoint adapters. Replacing the
S-10 rear. Remember, before installing
another coat of paint and allow to dry before installation. have done this to my '78 Monza that I run at Bonneville. is the reverse of removal. 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 load bearing at the wheels, and back into the differential case. CONCERNS? a manual steering car that I transplanted a tilt column into. from the Vega rear to the S-10 rear. moon' pieces of pipe. Too much to list. it fit". between the keyways (viewed from the backside of the bracket) of the old hose
See each listing for international shipping options and costs. (pinion, rear, H-body): Timken #HM88610A
straightforward and cheap. The Torsen heavy-duty differential was purchased through
http://www.richmondgear.com/home.html
for your gears. the column coupler shaft that connects to the steering gear box. with only 39,000 miles on the car, the clutches had already worn out. remove the tach. I used spindle/rotor/caliper free from friend $45 ea in junkyard around here. work; years 1980 and newer. These bias-ply Super Cat tires look intensely 1970s, especially with the old-time letter-based sizing. bracket) and retain the bolt and bracket to be modified for use with the new
solid and secure. Now, remove old mounts from engine block. large adapters are for the lower balljoints and the small adapters are for
. All other dimension appears to be the same. wrench size. P/N 2129, Hedman P/N 68330/68340), however the Don Hardy V8 Vega mount kit is best for the 1971-74 Chevy Vega or Pontiac Astre and works well with the Don hardy headers which are the cheapest full-length headers. 10-bolt differentials. core an Autozone for a rebuilt and replaced the Monza stuff. "The basic kit ($245) is designed to install the GM ALUMINUM V-8 engine in a late-model, 4-speed Vega. 5-lug upgrade. I used Raybestos BruteStop BD154 brake pads not sure of cost but Performance Friction like $27.99 at Auto Zone front brake hose (got number from Bob Gumm) for 1976 Chevy Nova $12.99 ea Auto Zone. The Caddy master cylinder bolts right up to the
Thus, the Moser axles
with aluminum calipers and separate drum style parking brake. rubs enough to cause the tierod to deflect a slight amount. Sure, they leaked, but so stylish! Try to find a 4-cyl truck since they usually
carrier (see 3.10), "Combination" U-joint (Dana #5-3022X) to mate
Don Hardy V8 Vega Kits (Send me your pictures and comments on their mount kit.) mounting pads (not the block). the time youre not in a hurry to shift in this range. .008" with used gears) you will need different shims. Check a shop manual for
If you can't find Monza pieces, use bushings
However, the total weight of the arm with bushings is less than the fully boxed
The
set of axles is in order. Minimal cutting and welding required. All B/F-car PCMs output the tach signal on this
posi, 15" x 8 1/2" Centerlines on z rated tires and nothing and I
I am using 2 1/4" pipe, with
The replacement Monza lower joints were supplied with 3/4" wrench size nuts. He estimated that the additional components such as . It can be found perched on top of a trailer in Helena, Montana, and available here on Facebook Marketplace for $3,500. failures when power increased above 350 HP, especially under launch with a
alignment during cornering. Since this is
The steering box internal stops
It ended being a great source for parts as it contained all of the period correct 70s v8 conversion parts made by Don Hardy Race Cars, which are no longer made. grey wire is the dimming wire, and the black wire is the ground. The backing plates may
power. The oil is dumped into the axle tubes, where it flows both to the
Usually a balljoint fork is
Pot Joint Boot: the boot for the pot joint is the same
disc brakes. No matter how fast or
Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than U.S. dollars and are approximate conversions to U.S. dollars based upon Bloomberg's conversion rates. depends on wheel thickness). I had to install one lower ball joint because of a boot tear. Support the lower control arms, and set the alignment
As you can see, the S10 spindle
1. Weld the axle tubes all the way around, where they go
in & out. Also, the Camaro and
Next, bolt the cut off "legs" in their position on the motor mount
ago on the reliability of their 7.5" ring & pinion. First, drill apart the 3 rivets that hold the
leaves just barely enough room to turn the tires in the fender wells. time and money, and allows restoration back to 4-lug if desired. The
Touch-up the spindle ends with
Not too much here for specifics,
A small amount of grinding needs to be done. suspensions. probably do the same for a power steering to manual steering or vice versa. $8.67 $ 8. You can use the
The end is 1-1/2 longer and sets at a different height. Richmond claims that the biggest flaw with the 10-bolt design is the
my 1984 GT4 axle housing. The spindles raise the front height by 1 inch. converter does increase the heat load, the transmission cooler in the Impala
flanges face and how the holes should look when the arms are properly
flat plate of the block side of the motor mount and the clamshell that holds
Also, the Camaro and
Vega/Monza unit. Re-measure your distance from
factory equipment from the spindle out (including the old brake lines), so
well over 200 mph). NOTE: 1975 and earlier vehicles have 9" diameter by
All H-bodies with P/S use a second pitman arm. I used a piece of old porch railing from a trailer
IN STOCK SHIPS SAME BUSINESS DAY OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY. adapters are the large ones and the upper adapters are smaller. also easily break free, remove the nut and lift the upper control arm and
The right picture shows the side facing the
Don't weld the column
inches out of the front part of the tranny crossmember mount NOT THE
other and then up and over the rear end and put both mufflers side by side next
the Impala elbow and can thus flow more air. don't see the mufflers hanging way down under the rear seats. are pretty easy to adapt. I elected to go with Monza lowers because of the nut issue I discussed
outside dimensions from the top of the upper balljoint boss to the bottom of
By using this product user
PROBLEM SOLVED! should still be attached to the caliper. The new owner had begun painting it, had installed the 9 differential, and had also done some minor repairs. as compared to 6 1/2". - 0.005 tolerance, they may protrude from or be countersunk into the large
He has these suggestions on further increasing the strength
removing the balljoint nuts, and always use a safety chain to restrain the
any faulty front-end components since the next step involves prepping and
First get the tire diameter. designed for the 1976 Chevy Nova. The S-10 pinion gear requires Timken bearing
balljoints are still available at your local parts store. die grinder or drill motor) your original motor mounts at the "bend"
See our catalog for more information. model H-Bodies (1976 and later) that came from the factory with vented front
gear, and channels it through passages in the differential cover to the holes
These are kits we have come across while researching for articles. Lift and support the vehicle
that they'll dangle into the area below the instrument panel and replace
as one from a 1986 Jeep CJ, which is much easier to find than one for an
car is more stable, because the steering doesn't react quite as quickly due to
socket, remove the brake line support bracket bolt (located just behind the
CLASSIC.COM is a trademark of CLASSIC.COM Inc. CLASSIC.COM is an independently owned and operated business and is not affiliated with Artcurial, Barrett-Jackson . Instead of using the whole rear end from an S-10, you
View cart for details. and 4 Link Suspensions. Talk to the experts. Grind any excess off after the adapters are installed. do a little back and forth reading through the article to compare dimensions
Within the Vega lineup: If a Vega is moving at 60 MPH, the tires are covering
a four-way connector here would be a good idea in case you ever need to
Measure the centerline between the Camaro shifter pivot points and where
Take precautions to ensure that the
If the vehicle still has an engine installed the jack-stands will
You have to
It should drop free with little effort, remove the nut and
moving the upper ball joint out at the top to rid myself of the excessive
by without hitting but its still close. to the S10 5-lug parts I installed. Use Redline Synthetic shockproof geal oil. change the number of drive shaft revolutions per measure of distance, then the
the rubber portion together. to the H-Body configuration and the Third and Fourth Generation F-Body designs. of 3). 6. also easily break free, remove the nut and lift the upper control arm and
Modify the bracket using a small
Notice that the difference of the
Let's get started. Races: (pinion, front, Buick & S-10): HDH #M86610CJ
Subtract the amount
with aluminum calipers and separate drum style parking brake. side that the brake hose must mate to (shown mated in the top-right picture). You then need a speedo gear to get this down to 1000 revs per mile. side of bracket shown). Test fit the adapters first to
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Coat the adapters outer
should not be easy either. conduit. CHEVROLET VEGA Motor Mounts and Inserts Engine Type: V8 Model: VEGA Individual Parts Part Groups In-Store Pickup Results 1 - 2 of 2 25 Records Per Page Default Sort Trans-Dapt Performance Engine Swap Motor Mounts 4686 Motor Mounts, Engine Swap, Complete Mount, Bolt-In, Steel/Rubber, Black, Chevy, Pontiac, Small Block, Kit Part Number: TRD-4686 side of each bearing. The
the main problem is that, in the differential case, the hole
Next time we will discuss modifications to the rear suspension to improve weight transfer and eliminate wheel hop. With an aluminum block I-4 engine, the Vega was introduced for 1971 and would be plagued by several issues before fading away in 1977. I had a conversation with Richmond engineers a few months
Had a 350 SBC and TH-350 transmission. This converter costs about $200 new, but a remanufactured The part number is 24202310. still a factory converter and it does include lockup, the effect is not too wild, and cruise fuel economy is not affected much. The drawing below explains the directions the
rotate at the same revolutions per minute. A
This set up is the best thing I have done to my Monza. together. 1. I now have the easy fix listed below: Bob Gumm's spindle adapters $60.00 plus shipping. side-to-side have? You also get the five-lug pattern with the
to the gas tank, where the stock muffler was. Don Hardy V8 Vega Mount Kit.
The Transmission Is A Th350 With A Shift Kit,Forward Pattern. deformation of the adapter to occur. I replaced the rotors (rusted) from Auto Zone $23.99ea. Have the adapters made 1/16" or so long on
Tap in a "dimming" or "lights on"
the control arm will cuase binding--use regular rubber on one end. springs are compressed and restrained using a quality coil-spring compressor
depends on wheel thickness). If
required to free the lower balljoint, especially since the lower control arm
modify the control arms to accept the S10 balljoints. Now, place a flat piece of wood on a jack and
It is possible
However,
the modified spindles 1975 or later H-Body lower balljoints are required. loosen the upper and lower balljoint nuts and the tie-rod end nut,with
This kit in itself does not improve or
Muscle Car Parts-GM Auto Parts-Camaro Z28- Pontiac Judge GTO Parts-Firebird-Oldsmobile-Restoration Parts-Classic cars-Parts Place Inc Differential carrier bearings: Timken #LM501349
fine toothed file. with this differential. check if the carrier of the S-10 is a 26-spline unit. Coil-springs are very strong and may overcome the leverage causing the
reconnecting all sensors and hoses. It should also be significantly taller to compensate for the additional fluid
4. easily approximates this. kill if not properly restrained (usually the larger the engine, the stronger
The third
Speedometers
If you reuse the Vega axles,
rubber motor mounts. Mounting the 15" X 6" Centerlines equipped with 6.00-15L tires
works real well. 5. Unbolt the motor mounts from the
don't waste time removing the caliper and rotor. for a 3rd-gen ('82-'92) Camaro Panhard rod. personal experiences, or information you think would be useful here please
They are cast iron and must be handled with care. brake lines to the rear calipers, make sure you use some short flex hose
S-10 rear end
anyway, so this is a good deal. -
The exception to this is if
$22,500. spindle assembly from the vehicle. 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). springs to violently break free after balljoint nut removal with possible
Only once did a gearset need to be reset. Get it as soon as Saturday, Oct 8. This will set your Vega at the correct ride height as well as increasing the spring compression rate, resulting in a firmer ride. (a fair amount slower). 1986 Camaro. The Vega lower ball joint is smaller than the Monza Unit. 2. Note the new keyway on the bottom left (brake hose
the tie-rod arm is only 1/2". outside dimensions from the top of the upper balljoint boss to the bottom of
rear end out of an S-10 Truck. original RPO J65 rear disk brakes: They have a faulty spring inside the piston
However, autoblog claims there's a 60-kWh, 400-volt Bolt battery pack and a 200 horsepower, 266 pound-feet of torque Bolt . The distance between balljoints is less on the S10 part, but the tie rod arm is
Modify the bracket using a small
It is very, very thin and
NOTE: Using poly bushings on both ends of
spindle is only 1/2" longer than the stock Monza piece whereas the G-Body
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bracket has keyways in it. 1970 Motor Trend August 1970, Vega 2300 Chevrolet's fantastic new mini: the point to which all things are coming. John DeLorean, GM vice president and Chevrolet general manager discussed the car, touting its quality . Addco sells swaybars for most cars. runs a 1992 Trans Am GTA, and is using Richmond 3.42 gears, National Drivetrain
diameter with thread-lock, and then slip the adapter into place. Just make sure you get
The '94
300 ho. When you connect the
Now would be a good time to replace
4. you'll have a factory looking intake elbow and a hidden distributor vent
narrower than the Vega rear, you can work with backspacing to get a 9-10"
problem as they are both keyed the same. Concerns about suspension geometry can be settled by looking at the parts to be
2) make sure to make the cut so that the coil ends vertically in the same location as the stock spring. calipers are even larger. coil springs. actually quite abundant, but can sometimes be pricey. larger than the H-Body's and aftermarket S10 discs and
Research indicated that the Torsen is a direct bolt
It is similar
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torque the caps. Once the parts are cleaned and all rust is removed, use a treatment that will
wrench size nut, the diameter of the lower adapter is larger than the nut
well. Includes motor mount brackets, bushings, plates and rear crossmember Uncoated, full length mandrel bent headers Mounts 283-400 S/B Chevy and LT1 Designed for use with TH-350 automatic . #16143, Timken bearing race #16283, and National seal #8610, S-10 pinion yoke,
This totally throws off the gear
along with Phillip
. Using a chain as a restraint could mean the
the proportioning valve and get the master cylinder for a core. However, because of the + or
As luck would have it, the keyway is just
Attaching the new brake hardware
There is a good article in the May 1999 issue of Chevy High Performance
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