Jenkins' 1974 Vega, Grumpy's Toy XI, was the first full-bodied Pro Stock drag racer with a full tube chassis, as well as the first with MacPherson strut suspension and dry sump oiling. At this time, the 1970 Clean Air Actabetted by the EPA and the DOTthe stringent fuel situation, and opposing voices from the public at large combined with gelded engines, awful energy-absorbing bumpers, and the suborning of high-performance options. To ensure the conversion, it needed surgery and chassis upgrades that posed giant warranty problems and legal liabilities, so none of Rosens usual dealership contacts wanted anything to do with it. Below is a scan of how Moroso constructs their V8 Vega/Monza pan (P/N 20230). The standard takes too much work to drive, puts too much shock on the body, and requires more concentration for that extra pedal as you slide sideways into the ditch. After a rough start, the Fusion Bomb is now hitting the show circuit and racking up points wherever it goes. Thank you! Transmission alternatives and early model Vegas require additional parts." "Dan La Grou and Dutch Schepplemann (The D&D) told me that they could convert a a customer's late-model Vega for a total cost of $850." Is this the coolest H-Body on record? $18,000. This is the '72 Vega former drag car that I found in PA. The engine build started off with a Chevy small-block punched out to 355 ci10.5:1 pistons. The V8 Monza radiator requires modification to tackle engine cooling problems on V8 Vegas by relocating the upper outlet to the Vega location and mounting it 3 inches lower, requiring relocated lower radiator brackets on the Vega. But long before ringmaster Joel Rosen gave it the big-block swap, hed converted many Vegas with a 350. ", Motor Trend March 1975 "The $850 V-8 Vega"This could be the car GM should have built in the first placeHerb Adams said, "By 1970, after foreign manufacturers had won back all the customers Detroit had gained with cars like the original Falcon, Valiant and Corvair, the need was once again recognized to react to buyer demands. SORRY, WE DO NOT ACCEPT TELEPHONE ORDERS OR PERSONAL CHECKS. TransDapt small-block engine mounts P/N ?????. Once all the critical fabrication was complete by Dane Heninger, the car was painted in-house by Woody's Hot Rodz and the steady hand of master painter Jamie Reedy. Although not required to mount a V8, remote mounted oil filter kits are a plus in any car with limited access and the H-Body is no exception. When being serviced, these vehicles generate used oil, waste fluids, grease, fumes and particulates, all known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and reproductive harm. 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). As far as engine mounts and headers you are going to have to go with an aftermarket kit. Incredibly fast, but it didnt steer or stop well at all. It had a Very tired 283, and a four speed. I personally prefer the dual remote kit, twice the filtering area and cleaner oil. (in 1965)"We visited a small company near Detroit that has done more than speculate on how well the GM aluminum V-8 engine would work in the Vega. Since I was on the cheap, I kept those. Don Hardy instructions page 3 While high fin counts do offer more contact area, they are also more restrictive to airflow and more susceptible to plugging with debris. Traction was greatly increased, and the car really hooked up and went! On top of this, you had to have the stock discs drilled for a 4 3/4-inch 5-lug pattern (in this case to accept 14-inch Cragar S/S hoops and F70 tires). robert123 Posts: 107 Joined: Thu Sep 12, 2013 9:21 pm. All Rights Reserved. All interior tinwork was done by East Coast Muscle Cars in Craley, Pennsylvania. Box 875 The interior is a work of art, being custom-made from fabricated sheetmetal. Since there wasnt enough real estate underneath the forlorn H-body, Motion routed the blast through side pipes that exited right below the drivers headall the 350 conversions had their exhaust systems completely undercar. pn# 10508 : pn# 10555 1 3/4" tubes : pn# 10510: . Thats what we call star power. Notice the notch starts from the front, is 9 1/2" long and 3 7/8" from the top. Best of all, this kit is completely bolt-on, requiring . Street Rodder July 1977 Vtg Magazine Wheel Buyers - V8 Vega Kits NoML VG Pre-Owned $14.95 Seller: sharief1985 (7,845) 99.7% or Best Offer +$5.23 shipping Free returns Sponsored MOOG K700532 Sway Bar Link Kit Front LH or RH for Apollo Century Deville Impala Order by Noon EST and this part ships today! I found a four-bolt 350 (3970010 casting), with 882 (1.94) Heads and an Offenhauser Dual-Port highrise manifold for a case of beer. Hooker Engine Mount Brackets Limited To Stock On Hand - 71-74 Vega/Monza: Super Competition Engine Swap Mounting Brackets for Chevy V-8 Small Block Front Frame Trans Black Finish Turbo 350 Powerglide Turbo 400 Part # 12601HKR Be the first to write a review Not Available 5 Emissions Includes motor mount brackets, bushings, plates and rear crossmember, Uncoated, full length mandrel bent headers, Designed for use with TH-350 automatic trans. For one, its notchback greenhouse is taller than the more common hatchback style most people remember..along with an increase in chassis rigidity that comes from having a rear seat bulkhead. Lastly, a set of Wilwood brakes helps this Vega stop on a dime. Motion provided a raft of enablers. Hemmings Motor News has been serving the classic car hobby since 1954. Some examples of these chemicals are: lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. The Vega sports a 12-bolt Posi traction rear end with 4.56 gears, as well as a fully built performance suspension and rare '74 Cragar Mach 8 wheels. Actually it didnt get that bad. http://www.v8monza.com, TransDapt small-block engine mounts P/N ?????. While the ready-made kits would get the V8 into any Vega, the Panel Express was the preferred version because of the lack of a rear seat, as well as, ironically, 'increased' rear-biased vehicle weight which would help traction somewhat (something that was really needed when a high-horsepower engine was stuffed into a small, lightweight car . Factory Oilpan However, I have received reports from consumers who have tried this kit that some of the holes are in the wrong location preventing the brackets from bolting onto the engine. See below table for gallery. Remote Mounted Oil Filters Trans-Dapt 11/07/95 CJS Chevy Vega V8 Conversion Kit made by Trans-Dapt, for as low as $591.59. . Then, people didnt call such device a power-adder or anything of the kind. That was the second best thing to happen to it. 1976 Chevrolet Cosworth Vega - Opportunity. "The 4-speed conversions usually get shortened coil-spring 12-Bolt rears fitted with 4.88 Posi gears, Summers Bros. axles and Lakewood Velvetouch brakes. The consternation was the exhaust. Body & Custom IMSA Body Kits, Fiberglass Body Parts, Decals, etc. "Before the engine is lowered in place Motion technicians replace the front springs with GT assemblies and bolt in custom Super Bite shocks and conversion mounts." We wondered why GM couldn't just build a nice, small lightweight V-8 that would give the Vega the smoothness and power that Americans were accustomed to. The factory oilpan has a notched place just in front of the rear sump for clearance of the steering drag-link. Notice the notch starts 3 1/2" from the front and is 6" long and 3 3/8" from the top. The back of the module was supported by the same tubular transmission mount in the standard 350 Super Vega conversion, but it was located an inch farther to the rear. Overall, the car has a modified look without losing any of the factory Vega styling. A fellow by the name of Robert Herndon sent me an email outlining how to keep a V8 Vega cool. Most V8 Monzas did not have a fan shroud and only those with Heavy-Duty Cooling were so equipped. Bolting the pan to the engine will prevent the oilpan from warping while you shape it. Folks have reported they had to cut re-drill and reweld these backets just to get them to work. Next video. I felt compelled to tell you the tendency of these cars to run hot is not inherent to the confines of the engine compartment or any other design flaw.The correct combination will yield temperatures in the 175 to 185 range on a typical 100 day and never more than 190 even while idling in 100 ambient temperatures. 97,995. A stock Vega posed a 53.2/46.8 percent weight bias. GM probably killed the idea because of pending projects including the Cosworth Vega and Wankel (rotary) engine. The deluxe ensemble included those pieces as well as hoses, belts, pulleys, and front springs with the same free height as stock but with thicker wire diameter. Dave decided to add more pearl so this Vegas skin tone would explode out in the sun. http://www.baldwinmotion.com. When a sbc -- with V8 Monza oil pan -- is going into a Vega is a V8 Monza engine cross member also needed for clearance ? "Introduced in 1971, the Vega was hustled as a sub-compact promising less weight and better gas mileage. Transmission alternatives and early model Vegas require additional parts." I hope this information is helpfulRobert. Use a quality oil filter to protect your engine from contaminants and while you're installing the kit why not add an oil cooler as well. The rear suspension was so much better, that the force of acceleration was transmitted to the rest of the body. I didnt want to repair the damage only to have it happen again, so I modeled a new rear suspension that changed its geometry. I personally prefer the dual remote kit, twice the filtering area and cleaner oil. Every now and then Don Hardy accidentally ships the kits without instructions. Nestled under the Vegas hood is a Chevy mouse motor built to last. Floors, door panels, and dash are all handmade from aluminum. A picture gallery is included along with full price list. The factory Monza manifolds are really restrictive. Black ceramic block hugger headers for Chevy Monza, and V8 Vega conversion applications with small block Chevy engines with angle plug heads. Fits: V8 Vega/Monza chassis Accepts up to 3.48" stroke with steel rods; will not work with 400 cid (3.75" stroke) Fits 4 bolt Dart, GM and Merlin main caps Trap door baffling for improved oil control Specially designed to fit with stock Vega & Monza cross-member Reduces oil temperature Compatible with most starter/flywheel combinations Instructions The motor was plumbed through the original catalytic convertor, and single exhaust. The big-block Vega felt just as contained as the small-motor version Id driven, but then I was only peddling it steady-state and in a straight line. you need a trans with provisions to hook up the torque arm, and you need to find the proper headers or manifolds to hook it up and figure out how to get a decent radiator in there. TRANS-DAPT #4686 Vega V8 Mount Kit. Their design starts off as a mini Camaro up front.. they are a lightweight platform that accepts a V8, as shown in an article from February 1972. It has the IECO kit from The 1970, s. It consist of steel sleeve. 5.0 out of 5 stars. Installing a larger radiator will also require a larger fan. Clyde, what exactlly is the recovery kit. LS Powered Pro Street Vega Swap. With the big-block lard hanging over the front wheels, what do you think the spread was with an additional 400 pounds up front (Vega aluminum four-cylinder: 285 pounds; all-iron big-block: 685. Designed to be used with the stock floor and coil spring rear suspension. Worry about break bolt off from water pump . Throughout the build process, Jeff has adhered to his original budget thesis, bringing his 2,650-pound hot rod to fruition for well under $5,000. The ad said needs TLC. When you read that, believe it. Some "Home Made" Solutions (e-mail me yours) So what about that vulture on the bedpost? Wheel hop isnt the same is losing traction, and If you dont break traction, youll break something else.. Paul estimates 1,800 passes are on the engine. The typical protruding lip at the firewall-to-floorpan intersection point may need to be laid back or trimmed. Talk to the experts. (262). The Vega and I sailed straight through more than one big red stop sign. Brand New 2 product ratings $23.49 Bolting the pan to the engine will prevent the oilpan from warping while you shape it. "The traction bars do a good job of fighting wheel hop but nothing short of a set of slicks will keep you from going up in smoke when pulling out of a traffic light under full throttle conditions. In short, many enthusiasts overlook these simple, proven techniques successfully employed by GM Engineers in the construction of the V8 Monza. The reaction of the body to this was to squat. When an abnormally large amount of power is applied, when the axle lifts, the wheel spins. Trip economy on the freeways is 30 mpg. JEGS will validate the price match before the items are shipped. However, I have received reports from consumers who have tried this kit that some of the holes are in the wrong location preventing the brackets from bolting onto the engine. Estimated Ship Date: Feb 13, 2023 if ordered today. Forget about crappy aluminum motors, sketchy rustproofing and so-so build quality and take a look at how natural a LS1 V-8 looks nestled under the hood of this black and gold, 1975 Cosworth Vega. Call 800.979.0122, 7am-10pm, everyday. Here are a few of the options available. Its engine was shared with the Lagonda, but it used high-performance camshafts, increased . Got ordering questions? No Reserve: V8-Swapped 1972 Chevrolet Vega GT for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $17,750 on October 9, 2019 (Lot #23,728) | Bring a Trailer Bid for the chance to own a No Reserve: V8-Swapped 1972 Chevrolet Vega GT at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. The one of a kind Vega's exterior was electric blue with white GT wheels and side stripes (similar to Yenko Turbo Stinger), white pinstripped hood bulge, spoilers (front and rear), body colored (blue) bumpers, black grill, and side decals similar to the Spirit of America edition from '74. The body has loads of upgrades, and the exterior sheetmetal was massaged to perfection. ), I found a 75 Pontiac Astre (Chevy Vega Clone) for sale in the Buy & Sell. The original stock Vega body shell, crudely hacked for slicks, gives way to a newly tooled '72 body with properly stretched rear wheel arches. This 1976 Vega GT looks to be rust-free (a Vega rarity) and largely complete. Sanderson Street Rod Shorty headers and an ATCO radiator An MSD box handles the spark. It has excellent handling, styling, and package size but for some reason the Vega's engine design did not match the rest of the car's excellence. Thinking about it now, it was more a case of me excusing Motion for a car that should have had a narrowed 12-bolt at the least. The factory oilpan has a notched place just in front of the rear sump for clearance of the steering drag-link. For sale! PPG Jegs Yellow! Add to Wish List. To see their headers go here. Hes been editor of Car Craft, Hot Rod, and Chevy High Performance. Don Hardy instructions page 4, Hooker big-block engine mounts P/N 12603. When looking in the factory parts manuals for these, you'll only find them in Group 1.219 of the Chevrolet Parts Catalog Models thru 1975 (Chevrolet Parts Publication, Book No. The gauges are Auto Meter, the steering wheel is a removable Mark Williams piece, and the shifter is a Hurst Pistol Grip Quarter Stick. Another lesson to be learned from the V8 Monza is radiator surface area. Except for the door seals, they dont make parts for this car anymore. Aftermarket Oilpans Mount Material: Steel. See . 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The GM LS engine has quickly become the high-performance standard in the performance aftermarket. 4 cylinder Vega & V8 Monza radiator. . The car GM reacted with was the Vega, called a sub-compact. Jenkins' 1974 Vega sold for $550,000 in 2007. If you've used any other aftermarket V8 Vega/Monza pan on a 400/383 successfully e-mail me. Click HERE for a list of rules and exclusions. Obviously, what the Vega needed was the old aluminum V-8 engine that was once used by Olds and Buick." This one runs 10s. So you may rightfully ask, how in the hell did the proverbial (and literal) wheels fall off the wagon? Talk to the experts. LSx, Vega, Monza oil pan modification kit. 350 4-bolt LT-1 block, Isky 270 Mega cam, Offenhauser manifold and Rochester Quadrajet. I fabricated ladder bars, welding them to the rear axle. . by Thomas Voehringer said, "The Chevrolet Vega capitalized on the Camaros stylish lines and the publics growing interest in smaller cars. Call 800.979.0122, 7am-10pm, everyday. After countless hours of hand sanding and blocking, they laid out a splendid Synergy Green finish over the wagons dead-straight exterior. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage LHD ONLY 8700 MILES MANUAL (ZF) - For Sale. "Now Motion has econo versions of an LT-1 Vega that'll deliver over 20 mpg on the road and still run quick enough to blow the doors off any new production supercar. The V8 Vega movement took the idea of a small car and a big engine to various levels of extreme. Hot Rod News February 27, 2012 "Vintage Tech: V8 Vega Swap" Even though they only came with 4-cylinder engines, we still have a soft spot for the Chevy Vega. These chemicals are found in vehicles, vehicle parts and accessories, both new and as replacements. PART #: TD-9596. Engines with over 400 dyno horsepower are available. A special radiator is also needed and Motion fabricates an aluminum crossflow job similar to ones used in hot Corvettes." Add to Cart. Notice the notch starts 3 1/2" from the front and is 6" long and 3 3/8" from the top. The "Super Twister" kit (no longer available) was a complete . Part Number: TRD-4684. Home Fabricated Oilpans What started out as an econobox for the masses, morphed into a massive enthusiast following, and for good reason. Summary: Make - Chevrolet, Model - Vega kammback wagon, Price - $10,950 Seller Description: X drag @eagle field drags street legal wagon rare fast fun quick shift ratchet shifter SBC 700 R411 posi vented disk brakes 16 by 8" torque . Instead of running out and buying a fourth Pinto (gasp! This in effect raised the back end under power. View car. Last but not least, the paint is PPG Fusion Orange, which was a factory color on Avalanches, Cavaliers, and Hummers. Be sure to check fan shroud and radiator clearances before starting the engine, no sense in trashing a new fan or radiator. The V8 Monza radiator requires modification to tackle engine cooling problems on V8 Vegas by relocating the upper outlet to the Vega location and mounting it 3 inches lower, requiring relocated lower radiator brackets on the Vega.