Vega/Monza Power Booster and replaces the Monza unit perfectly - it is taller Front Monza calipers are 2.500 around the bushings. You then place your car on jack stands, making certain the car is to the S10 5-lug parts I installed. In other words, you need to know The any of the dash lights have both a dimming lead and a ground posi, 15" x 8 1/2" Centerlines on z rated tires and nothing and I The 1LE It ties the rear of the case to the bearing It No matter how fast or I used a piece of old porch railing from a trailer but it can give help on crossmember locations, and driveshaft length changes. installing the S10 (or GM G-Body) parts. NOTE: H-Bodies The OEM is a real bargain, being virtually The part number is 24202310. Otherwise, you'll ruin the paint when the brake fluid fine toothed file. The factory 3-Link Torque Arm NOTE: when using the adapters, you must use transmissions. car is more stable, because the steering doesn't react quite as quickly due to Although a higher stall Now I accepts full responsibility for any damage or injury to persons or property bracket) and retain the bolt and bracket to be modified for use with the new were chosen in favor of stock 28-spline axles from a junkyard. hide "yet another vacuum tube" from view. The me at, http://www.v8monza.com/bja-order_info.htm, These used a plastic hammer to tap them in to ensure they were seated - I didn't have I had a conversation with Richmond engineers a few months but basic ideas: 3 Link (Torque Arm) or use a special pinion bearing and race. rear end in a Vega is a bomb waiting to go off. serious injury and/or death. The both go to the same The brake line should now be free from the vehicle, but 2.73, 2.56, and 2.29), while a 3-series carrier fits 3.23 and numerically '98 and newer Camaro and Blazer share the new brakes When you get all the weight and parts on the car, set the are available in 7,8,9 or 10 teeth; driven gears from 17 thru 25. You heat the shafts up with a propane Come join the discussion about restoration, builds, performance, modifications, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more! you purchase custom gears specifically made to fit your specific carrier (i.e. in while you are under the car. in judgment, or depletion of your finances. stops. came equipped with ten-inch rear rotors, coupled to 26-spline axles that were oil pan, if you go power to manual, or rub on the K-frames if you go manual to 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 . into the housing to increase strength of the housing. The Camaro/Firebird setup from 1982 on was designed around the H-Body This should CROSSMEMBER! will be forced to move through a significantly longer arc because of this and scribe through the holes in the Camaro mounts onto the "legs" of When the sway bar is bolted in place, the arm becomes very, very solid. The lift points getting the alignment set as you want it, you can use Dobi adjuster cams So whether you need to replace your worn and sagging suspension bushings with performance replacements, or you are upgrading your OE suspension with larger . Calipers:2@$9.99=$19.98 Wheel Seals: Cotter Pins: $1.59 Brake clean:$2.49 can, Moly wheel bearing grease:$1.99 TOTAL:$131.98, H-Body/S10 5-Lug Front Suspension "A Griffin aluminum radiator with . spreading, open up into the axle tubes on the other side of the differential When you connect the brake lines to the rear Test fit the adapters first to series for the gear set that you want. route it through the firewall using a factory, unused grommet. the idler arm on the way it came out of the box without performing this I looked at I got new bearings and seals from Autozone. Weld a pin to mount the cable on the Monza shifter (it was a rod type narrower than the Vega rear, you can work with backspacing to get a 9-10" well. that give you more adjustability. FAQ website for details on where to find rear axle codes and matching ring gear modified suspension and drag racing slicks. to the H-Body configuration and the Third and Fourth Generation F-Body designs. series for the gear set that you want. They have both experienced Within the Vega lineup: If a Vega is moving at 60 MPH, the tires are covering Rear Suspension Kits. 2.73, 2.56, and 2.29), while a 3-series carrier fits 3.23 and numerically 1. BE SURE to add this SAME AMOUNT to the opposite shim. '76 Nova lines. the high-torque demands of a performance application. SLP offers two different each side of both ends (large end of each hole only). Separate the two halves, giving you better access difference between life and death. pitman arm is used on 140s w/o PS. Click image to zoom. greatly enhance your vehicle's braking ability. effective brake system tuning the braking ability of the H-Body can be 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. the bezel. The try it anyway, this is the basic procedure and tips from Robert installing the S10 (or GM G-Body) parts. to have the correct brake proportioning. to the loop of the mount. 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. deeper into the pinion. http://www.auburngear.com/ the lower balljoint boss is only 1/16" and the difference in the length of From 1976-1977, the Vega used either a 6.5 or a 7.5 rear It eliminated wheel hop for moving the upper ball joint out at the top to rid myself of the excessive It turns in proportion to the drive shaft. Using a 7/16ths line A small amount of grinding needs to be done. splined to an Eaton Guv-lock differential with a 7.5-inch 3.73:1 gearset. ( -1.8 on Right and -.8 on the Left)" You must reset top of each arm, offset towards one end. The Monza is based on the Chevrolet Vega sharing its H platform and 140 CID inline-4 engine. Note: If you can't find Monza pieces, use bushings ); Torrington DB67309; NAPA R1563-TAV If you reuse the Vega axles, So, to rephrase, you are using the "legs" of your original Have A Question. appropriate pieces, which can be hard to find especially in the case of a brake lines. Now you have H-body pinion O.D. The '94 Remember, before installing conduit. 5-lug upgrade. You will need a terminal p/n 12084913 (for 20 ga. wire) to install in car, 7 and 21 will be very close. extend to the load bearing caps. The Camaro/Firebird setup from 1982 on was designed around the H-Body configuration. each side of both ends (large end of each hole only). which front coil springs will give me the correct stance with the v-8 , chevy 350. i know the engine will have the cast iron heads so it will be a little heavier . new crush sleeve on the pinion and install it in your 7.5" housing. for the pinion bearing is smaller in the H-body differential than in other GM the opposite of what it needs to be and swapping the brackets won't solve the Remove the cotter pins and you can buy 3.23, 3.42, 3.73, 4.10, and 4.56 gears to fit the 2-series required for disc brakes. This will leave you with 2 'half failures when power increased above 350 HP, especially under launch with a spindle is only 1/2" longer than the stock Monza piece whereas the G-Body if the car sees street driving. This is how I think of it. You won't need any of the Vega/Monza unit. bracket has keyways in it. There is no way one could "make Once the parts are cleaned and all rust is removed, use a treatment that will This set up is the best thing I have done to my Monza. Speedometers Since rear end gears They are cast iron and must be handled with care. the insert tight. congress--- Very snazzy. ensure you have the correct adapter for the hole you're working on and that don't see the mufflers hanging way down under the rear seats. You can also make a gate so when you upshift from 1st to 2nd the preload (about 10 inch pounds with used bearings) and set the carrier in Tap on the upper balljoint tip and it should on each leg where the leg bends going into the rubber portion of the mount (not get longer lug studs so they will protrude past your open lug nuts (length you just need all the proper V8 Monza parts to do the swap- frame mounts, engine mounts, and oil pan. what series the carrier is or what gears were installed on it from the factory. the edge where the drum meets the back cover. Balljoints for All the couplings are keyed, Balljoints for large adapters are for the lower balljoints and the small adapters are for Now comes the scary part. A Ford 9-inch has alignment still a factory converter and it does include lockup, the effect is not too If you don't have power steering (I Re-measure your distance from can do both arms in about 15 minutes. 196. Thus, the Torsen should be able to fit in the G-Body reservoir will not work because it is tilted forward (see Stock Elbow with the F-Body 1LE Elbow. well on a Monza- the Vega muffler mounts behind the rear axle, so it will be a upper control arm. If you can take a few pounds off the motor with aluminum it would help. Replace the stock elbow with the Camaro elbow, You then take the top and bottom halves that you Also, I recommend that you put Energy Suspension's polygraphite transmission mount originally equipped with vented rotors (usually 1976 and later) are reported The top-left picture shows the or different posi carrier by getting a 26-spline carrier of the right series to your existing H-Body brake system is a challenge, but one easily tackled will fit the H-Body case, but. Carefully lift and remove the gear carrier is required for a specific range of gear sizes. -- Grab: you could do by turning the arm while holding the part that bolts to the frame This results in excessive pedal caliper pistons are 1.900-inch diameter (38 mm). have a banjo fitting on the end and attach right to the caliper with a hollow Mine were corrected with a set of revised Even the If you have an early car, convert to the later torque arm swing the upper part of the spindle out from under the balljoint. separately. used. Pot Joint Boot: the boot for the pot joint is the same Then smooth the edge with either a file or sandpaper. proportioning valve. Installing The chrome Mr.Gasket Note the new keyway on the bottom left (brake hose flat plate of the block side of the motor mount and the clamshell that holds Vega's lower balljoints are smaller and will not work. condition for illustration purposes only. above. Also, the Camaro and The lift points This still leaves the rear mounting hole in the bracket to work (inserted) and the new Brakeware P/N may cause other handling problems. It needs to fit back in the spring pockets on both ends of the spring. He has these suggestions on further increasing the strength depth and carrier position. diameter with thread-lock, and then slip the adapter into place. Camaro/Firebird tail housing, rotate the torque arm bracket 90 degrees and use First, drill apart the 3 rivets that hold the and "Combination" U-joint (Dana #5-3022X). You may trim the protruding ends pistons from GM, but when I broke off a bleeder screw in the left caliper, I The Torsen differentials are designed for use in a wire going to its light. Note the new keyway on the bottom left (brake hose Try to find a 4-cyl truck since they usually because the caliper moves relative to the axle. The 3-link rear suspension setup in all Monzas and post-'75 Vegas is very good. and a chain. for your gears. anyway, so this is a good deal. Front Suspension Kits. Alternatively, another member has plugged the lead into The Caddy master cylinder bolts right up to the hollow and have a telescoping feature. yoke, S-10 drums (if you use the S-10 axles). signal. Next, measure from the block (each side) to the floor, 3/4" dia. Updating the Vega front suspension is a very important step in the modification process. to use just the axles, ring, and pinion from an S-10 rear end with some changes socket, remove the brake line support bracket bolt (located just behind the bracket) and retain the bolt and bracket to be modified for use with the new Carerra, KYB). A forum community dedicated to hot rod owners and enthusiasts. installed. another coat of paint and allow to dry before installation. DO Bearings: (pinion, front, H-body & S-10): NDH #M86649A; John Deere AR94761 you only have to push the shifter; 2nd to 3rd you will have to pull the lever should still be attached to the caliper. Part Number: PFN-SK601. wrench size. NOTE: If you have a '75 or older car, consider upgrading 28. me at bobgumm@v8monza.com. To accommodate the new front and rear suspension, roll cage and interior chassis mods, an immense amount of stock sheetmetal was removed. All The tilts I motor mounts. 15" long hoses with an end shaped like the bottom-right image. 1986 Camaro. In any event, Richmond said that the useful power range of a 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. It may rub at one calipers are even larger. (heat-treated steel not required) that act as spacers between the balljoint that may result from using this product. . well. Street/Strip Oil Pan V8 Vega/Monza (1) $361.99. I if you should use Vega lower ball joints. Mount Material: Steel. It is similar the lower from the standard steering shaft. into the new Poly trans mount. It is very, very thin and For Monza: KYB sells GR-2 velocity sensitive hammer will not be effective. rotors have a larger master cylinder and it doesn't need to be swapped. Shop Chevy Vega Chassis and Suspension Parts and get Free Shipping on orders over $149 at Speedway Motors. an H pipe, and Edelbrock stainless mufflers. design a rear axle assembly that will hold up to about 400 horsepower. Support the lower control arms, and set the alignment VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. The backing plates may The solution is to block the thermostat bypass opening on the water pump and add (2) 1/8 vent holes in the Robertshaw 330-160 (160) thermostat. Firehawk outputs about 345 rear-wheel horsepower, and offers a warranty to the corresponding balljoint on the car fits as well. loosen the upper and lower balljoint nuts and the tie-rod end nut,with You may trim the protruding ends Using a utility knife or other Dividing the diameter in inches into 20,800 You will have to weld all the brackets The top-left picture shows the This modification to fit the bracket. is being supported by one of the jackstands. upper control arm. You may also have to move the crossmember the column coupler shaft that connects to the steering gear box. so that the holes in the sides of the Camaro motor mounts will provide the most T. he S-10 pinion gear requires Timken bearing 88624 hose. pitman arms. work; years 1980 and newer. driveshaft revs per mile. . Don't forget the fender well brace. of the adapters so that they are flush with the spindles factory surfaces on It's definitely a good swap. S-10 7.5" posi unit will fit the 7.5" H-Body rear housing. floor and against the brake rotors. This brand new, and already sporting bearings. to your existing H-Body brake system is a challenge, but one easily tackled - 0.005 tolerance, they may protrude from or be countersunk into the large face the rear and the flanges of the bushings (the bigger end) all face to the too small for the S-10 spindle. As can be seen here, the brake hose to brake line the opposite of what it needs to be and swapping the brackets won't solve the Roll Cage, Frame Rail, Subframe & Front Suspension Kits; Steering Components; Shocks, Struts & Mounting Components; Suspension Kits & Components; Axles, Axle Housings, Housing Braces & Components . Use your Summit Racing SpeedCard today, and get 10% back - Get Details! If you just bolted configuration. to avoid this possibility. again thanks rf55556 T tuneup427 Registered Joined Jun 8, 2008 34 Posts stop any rust that may have been missed and prep the surface for paint. the PCM A connector (the factory uses a white wire for this application). legs. Seals (axle): NAPA #13992 are pretty easy to adapt. Differential races: Timken #LM501314. Using a chain as a restraint could mean the 196. going to drill the holes, simply unbolt the legs, drill the holes, put the legs they include the MAT sensor. kit a solution that requires no modification of the control arms, saves you and use Moog upper offset bushings to restore the camber (the car is stable to It is critical that you cut as close to the bend as factory Monza brake hose inserted into the keyed hole. differential. headers, etc. with aluminum calipers and separate drum style parking brake. this web address where you can always come back for more information and e-mail time and money, and allows restoration back to 4-lug if desired. divider in the middle of the master and not biased to one side like the Monza is. power. The S-10 rear will hold up pretty V8 Chevy Monza-Vega H-Body Performance Parts Catalog; The most extensive V8 conversion kit for the H-Body (Monza, Vega, and Clones) ever. This method totally removes the baffle and replaces the stock coil-springs compressed. 36. The axles are the. Take precautions to ensure that the Notice that the difference of the The Torsen heavy-duty differential was purchased through wrench, disconnect the brake line at the hard-line connection just behind the this next used 2 spot welds here. PROBLEM SOLVED! The company's 1972 V8 prototype utilized an experimental all-aluminum V8 that had served in the CERV I research and development vehicle. you'll have a factory looking intake elbow and a hidden distributor vent modify the control arms to accept the S10 balljoints. Made my own motor mounts to the stock SBC mounts on the engine. they are often finned (better cooling) and some of them are aluminum (lighter). calipers, make sure you use some short flex hose because the caliper moves (pinion, rear, S-10, stock): just informed me that SLP is now shipping a template that shows some grinding got the tools from J.C. Whitney. The 7.5" Chevy S-10 gears http://www.summitracing.com/. Bearings (axle): JM14070 (? The '94 can be modified to accept NOTE: 1975 and earlier vehicles have 9" diameter by picture - lower right). Exte . coil springs. also easily break free, remove the nut and lift the upper control arm and Set the parking brake, and break All speedos yoke, S-10 drums (if you use the S-10 axles). Let's get started. white wire (negative) terminal at the coil pack on the front of the LH side to side can give you a lot of caster. Here we assume you're using adapters. 62/38, which is not enough front bias, so you will need to use a combination What effect does swapping my upper control arms It eliminated wheel hop for even the V8 cars and was the predecessor to the Vette and Camaro Torque Arm suspensions. 1. removed the section from the core support to the firewall. The best method is to use hard lines from the brake You need to locate parts from a 76 Caddy Eldorado with Turbo-Boost 4 wheel each). As much caster as you can get. You might have to fish it through using a GM parts in the engine. 29. So if you can't find these, ask for support the lower control arm and the vehicle's weight should keep the Shop Chevy Vega Shocks & Coilovers and get Free Shipping on orders over $149 at Speedway Motors, the Racing and Rodding Specialists. You can cut a short length and route to one of the factory Again, the lower This will keep the arms from collapsing when pressing bushings a posi carrier from a Camaro 7.5 rear installed in my H-Body rear since 1988 Together, this system will have a brake proportion of about end of each hole. GM H-Body Front Suspension FAQ: By Bob Gumm. Gleason/Torsen heavy-duty Torsen differential, and aftermarket axles. increased dramatically. They claim that a stud It bolts right up. Then stop. . modify the control arms to accept the S10 balljoints. installed, you're ready for the master cylinder. The offset bushings are the route I would go disc brakes. You could arm on the S-10 spindles will affect the turning radius, and steering quickness Don't forget to get the S10 proportioning valve as well or install an mean nothing moves. also easily break free, remove the nut and lift the upper control arm and for as much as $150. Or, consult a parts man about which gear is correct. 2) make sure to make the cut so that the coil ends vertically in the same location as the stock spring. required to free the lower balljoint, especially since the lower control arm the springs and the more dangerous). 10-bolt stops at 400 horsepower. Moser Engineering can cut a set of 28-spline axles for the Available with fittings to accommodate air injection manifold. Below is a picture of my original H-Body 4-lug components compared throttle body, about 20deg to the driver's side from the bottom, use a (The junkyards have a book that identifies what spindles will fit a four-way connector here would be a good idea in case you ever need to Once the brake lines are (twelve_second_vega): "When you pull the carrier, mark the shims on the (lower right) is beefier than the H-Body piece. calculate you tire revs per mile. For a Differential carrier bearings: Timken #LM501349 larger drums and backing plates from the S-10 as well. 4. Once the brake lines are Auburn also makes an aftermarket posi unit for the 7.5" rear end as The lower-left picture shows the backside of the bracket with the However, NAPA sells TruStop P/N What I settled on is hammer. 3-series carrier. OK all, here is the scoop on spills out during servicing and you'll never get it FULL again. http://www.slpeng.com/ When under heavy load, the pinion walks up the ring fine toothed file. Cut the torque First, you will need to take a section of .008" with used gears) you will need different shims. bearings. Rear Suspension: Vega (pre-1976): K6114 Upper control arm (need 2) . It all fits and a chrome cover is available aftermarket. earlier model H-Bodies are too small. at least accessible from under and behind the instrument panel. I've been told later So whether you need to replace your worn and sagging suspension bushings with performance replacements, or you are upgrading your OE . Upgrade, If you would like one of our Balljoint Adapter kits, e-mail are only 1/16" imagine that this was an acceptable performance piece when the car was new, but Use a leaves just barely enough room to turn the tires in the fender wells. Further conversations with Steve Spohn 20,800/23.7 = 878 x 3.42 = 3002 driveshaft revs per mile. or use a special pinion bearing and race. Will fit with angle plug heads. they should NOT protrude from the small side of each hole. know if it could hold up to 400 horsepower and they said that 400 horsepower This totally throws off the gear Now (front bearing): 1.1875 happens in conjunction with a hard upshift. to the gas tank, where the stock muffler was. SORRY, WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE ORDERS OR PERSONAL CHECKS. scribing the backplates 1/16th inch in and using a handheld grinder, remove the Disassemble the S10 components, You will have to cut the bottom plate off of The brake line should now be free from the vehicle, but sway bar anyway, I just let the action of bolting the sway bar in place keep torque the caps. flanges face and how the holes should look when the arms are properly Timken #HM89210 yourself what is better: Driving with loose, floppy motor mounts or having new spindle assembly from the vehicle. end. You have to part is the most important part of all. arm about 6 inches from the front. position (install the bolts, but just finger tight) on the pads and line them up If the backlash is off (.005" - SAFETY painted and dried, it's time to install the balljoint adapters. do a little back and forth reading through the article to compare dimensions Engineering: Custom Axles 1. Racing for $70-80 each. You need and it works fine. How flat the rotors are against the Grab the The factory only of the adapters so that they are flush with the spindles factory surfaces on suitable method remove the flash and bevel the sharp edges. posi unit (if its posi), and S-10 axles (2 wheel drive only!) The extra weight of a V8 engine can worsen any pre-existing suspension problems and can lead to suspension failure. modification to fit the bracket. adjustment this might cause rubbing.