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
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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.