Is the rear end of a Vega the same as a Vega?
Is the rear end of a Vega the same as a Vega?
The axles are the same spline(26 spline) and are only 1/16″ shorter than the stock Vega axles. This makes a 5-bolt swap easy. Grab the larger drums and backing plates from the S-10 as well. Besides being larger, they are often finned (better cooling) and some of them are aluminum (lighter). This swap will only work with ’76 and up 7.5″ rear ends.
How much does a 1971 Vega Vega cost?
Online Purchases “Secure” by PayPal when you use our –> Part No 1971 – 1977 Vega Notes xxx = online purchase not set up HOODS V-101 $270.00 71-77 Stock Hood, pin rear, front has bolts, pin rear P 19 V-128 270.00 2-1/4 Hood with Z-28 cowl induction scoop, front has bolts, pin rear P 20 V-185 319.00
How big are the brakes on a 1975 Vega?
NOTE: 1975 and earlier vehicles have 9″ diameter by 1″ wide brakes and therefore a smaller backing plate. Later model (1976 to 1980) backing plates will be required for this modification. Currently I’m using 9″ wide 15″ dia. Centerline Racing wheels with 3″ rear spacing.
Is there a 5 lug rear suspension for Vega?
If you want to convert an H-Body or Vega to 5-lug rear suspension, you can use any aftermarket kit made for Vegas or any other H-Body or existing factory parts as revealed here. Most kits are advertised to fit the Chevy Vega, so look for those.
The axles are the same spline(26 spline) and are only 1/16″ shorter than the stock Vega axles. This makes a 5-bolt swap easy. Grab the larger drums and backing plates from the S-10 as well. Besides being larger, they are often finned (better cooling) and some of them are aluminum (lighter). This swap will only work with ’76 and up 7.5″ rear ends.
How much does a 1971 Vega Rad cost?
Vega 1974-77 Front Fender (bolt-on) $295.00 Vega Rad Support (soon) Vega 1971-77 g1290 Inner Front Fender (soon) Vega 1971-73 g1260 Wrap Front End -race $895.00 Vega 1971-73 g1260 Wrap Front End – Bolt-On Style with open grill, with rear bracket $995.00
What kind of engine does a Vega have?
350 4-bolt LT-1 block, Isky 270 Mega cam, Offenhauser manifold and Rochester Quadrajet. Saginaw 4-speed and stock rear end. I was in college again, and brought the Vega to school. I did a compression test, leakdown test, and emissions test, and then yanked the 283.
NOTE: 1975 and earlier vehicles have 9″ diameter by 1″ wide brakes and therefore a smaller backing plate. Later model (1976 to 1980) backing plates will be required for this modification. Currently I’m using 9″ wide 15″ dia. Centerline Racing wheels with 3″ rear spacing.
