In case you’re wondering, this Vega really is more than just a pretty face. Chevrolet Vega in Canon City, CO 1.00 listings starting at $6,000.00 Chevrolet Vega in Fort Smith, AR 1.00 listings starting at $11,900.00 Chevrolet Vega in Grand Rapids, MI 1.00 listings starting at $11,900.00 Chevrolet Vega in Oswego, IL 1.00 listings starting at $21,995.00 Chevrolet Vega in Plainfield, WI 1.00 listings starting at $35,000.00 Chevy Vega L4 : 285: Chevy II 153 L4 : 350: Chevy L6 194-250 : 440: Chevy L6 292 : Chevy L6 216/235 : 630 (2) Chevy V6-90 229, 4.3 : 425: Chevy V6-60 2.8, 3.1 : 350 (2) Chevy small block V8 : 575 (generic for '60s-'70s motors) Chevy small block V8 : 535 (1) ('59 Corvette 283 w/alum. Engine mounts, crossmembers, and anything else needed, had to be fabricated. Fast enough, loads of fun, simple and a little scary. All rights reserved. Follow This Thread: ARP Discusses Bolt Threads In Depth, ATI Performance Is Beefing Up GM’s 8L90-E Eight-Speed Transmission, Building A ’69 Camaro That Stands Out In A Crowd, Sweet Street Chevy: Jim Rivera’s Twin Turbo 1955 Chevy, Gear Up For Accurate Timing With Milodon Gear Drive Systems. Small block chevy700r4 transmission ford 9" 3:73 posi. It was during the fall of 1970 when Chevrolet introduced the all-new Vega to the buying public. 1972 chevrolet vega - birmingham, alprivate seller - alabamabirmingham, al 35211ph: 7069562583web: www. Although he worked at a junk yard, it was the late ‘70s, and parts were everywhere; there were no bolt-in kits available to install a V8 in a Vega. Compare These Parts Talk to the Experts. They say that history will always dictate what happens in the future, and Emo’s history with all things Vega has surely dictated how this project turned out. When it came time to spruce up the interior, Emo does this for a living, so that task was a simple one to complete. He was pushed head-first into the Vega – which coincidentally, was not directly developed by Chevrolet. With the stock engine situation addressed, the two-speed Powerglide was sent to Larry’s Transmissions in Dover, Florida, for a complete reworking. big block Chevy with a 8-71 Blower Shop supercharger, it … Free Shipping; $304.99. Hooker Headers V8 Vega Kits(Big and Small Block) Hooker small-block engine mounts P/N 12601 ('71-'74 cars) or P/N 12608 ('75-'80 cars). Who noticed the 4 lug rear end ? That’s not bad at all for a daily driver-capable Vega with a small-block. Subscribe to our free daily email to continue reading: Please become a member to continue reading, Membership Benefits: Designed to provide ample draglink clearance. In the early '90s Hooker developed its Metallic Ceramic Thermal Barrier Coating as an optional finish on its headers. Minimal cutting and welding required.Includes motor mount brackets, bushings, plates and rear crossmember Uncoated, full length mandrel bent headersMounts 283-400 S/B Chevy and LT1Designed for … $1,164.17. At the time of this article, bidding for this unique wagon is at $6,000. ( lyric from a Greatful Dead song). Fit Chevy LS1 LS6 LS-1 LS-6 Weld In Motor Mount Set Engine & Frame Brackets LSX (Fits: Chevrolet Vega) The headers were hand-built by Jose at the aforementioned Rods Customs. “Along with the stock 350 engine in it, it also had a stock transmission, and a 9-inch rearend with a peg leg drive,” Emo said. Find CHEVROLET VEGA Headers and get Free Shipping on Orders Over $99 at Summit Racing! We set the car to run nice easy 9.90 ETs all day. Cool…. When I swapped in a fresh TH350 it dipped to 13:13’s. Comoptions:description:please read complete listing. Randy Bolig has been working on cars and has been involved in the hobby ever since he bought his first car when he was only 14 years old. I always liked the mini Camaro front end treatment of the early Vega. $159.99. Stab the loud pedal in 1st or 2nd and she would try to come around. B&m street supercharger, new 650 holley carb. I’m a 12 bolt guy, and question this 4 lug 10 bolt stuff. Works with "short" style water pump. The Chevrolet Vega is a subcompact automobile that was manufactured and marketed by GM's Chevrolet subdivision from 1970 to 1977. He was pushed head-first into the Vega – which coincidentally, was not directly developed by Chevrolet. eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'barnfinds_com-medrectangle-3','ezslot_1',134,'0','0'])); This 2-door Vega wagon is available in Santa Rosa, California with a clean title. https://barnfinds.com/small-block-swap-1972-chevrolet-vega-wagon Works with "short" style water pump. I even cut Vega car ads out of my parents magazines ! The first thing that Emo did was enlist the help of friends to help correct some of the issues. • Free want ads, Shed Find: 1972 Oldsmobile 88 Royale Convertible. The seller purchased the vehicle from a friend who owned it for about a decade, and is unloading both the Vega and an interesting 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air “to find something more kid-friendly to haul the grandkids.”. Alautotx. The 350 was bored 60 over giving me a 361 or 360.8 small block. We promise not to use your email address for anything but exclusive updates from the Power Automedia Network. 16 watching. The small-block Vega was a popular hot rod in the '80s and '90s. 1973 chevy vega for sale. Even AMC Gremlin’s loaded to the teeth! It has a 475 cu. “The car was baby blue with white interior, and the man that owned it drove it every day, and would show it off at the local car shows,” Emo said.” He struck up a conversation with the owner, and eventually was able to persuade him to trade the Vega for the Nova. Track Order. SWEET!We had 3 Vegas as I was growing up l finally got old enough to drive the 77 but all were stock 4-bangers the 77 came with “the iron duke”w/5spd.but I only dreamed of a mouse motor and a powerglide!my dream Vega came with a 12bolt positrac 411s to boot! Slight modification to oil pan and car's floor pan will be needed. Reminds me of why I fell in love with cars in the first place, and it wasn’t for “collector items”! Chevy Vega Headers in-stock with same-day shipping. In the late 1960s, Yenko Chevrolet was among a number of dealers swapping L72 427-cublic-inch big-block V-8s into Camaros. Contrary to popular belief, though, the tubular subframes in the 1972 Vega (Grumpy's Toy IX) and its successor (Grumpy's Toy X, another 1972 Vega), did not extend throughout the cars. A recurved distributor, headers, mild cam, a Quadrajet sitting on a Chevy intake, and She ran 13:20’s day in and day out on skinny tires. That’s right, he traded a 1972 Super Sport Nova for a Vega … please hold your applause. In the fall of 1970, General Motors' Chevrolet Division put the new Vega small car on sale. I hope I don’t sound negative or critical. Contrary to popular belief, though, the tubular subframes in the 1972 Vega (Grumpy's Toy IX) and its successor (Grumpy's Toy X, another 1972 Vega), did not extend throughout the cars. It was a tube chassis car. Products to Compare (max of 3) X. We'll send you the most interesting Chevy Hardcore articles, news, car features, and videos every week. 1973 Chevy Vega Hatchback, 400 small block, virtually all stock, turbo 350 automatic, Pontiac rear end 276 gear ration, Carter 600, Edelbrock intake headers, aluminum radiator made in USA, bucket seats with vinyl, 4-point roll bar, Hurst shifter, aluminum slot mags, US Indy wheels, rears 235-60SR14 BF Goodrich Radial T-A, fronts 215-60SR14 BF Goodrich Radial T-A, fuel cell in … But, as great and dependable as the Nova proved to be, it still wasn’t exactly what Emo wanted. A 15.0:1 small-block in a little Vega translates to huge acceleration. Eventually, Emo left the junkyard and ventured out on his own to start his own upholstery business, and eventually, the modified Vegas he was playing with had to go, as building a business and supporting his family was more important. For Emo, that always meant pulling the Vega’s anemic 2.3-liter engines, and replacing them with whatever he could find in the yard, be it a small- or big-block. $18,500 1976 ... 1975 Chevy Vega. The engine definitely doesn’t sound stock anymore. If you ask Emo, they are still a popular ride. For decades, Trans Dapt Motor Mounts have been a popular choice among professional builders and hardcore auto enthusiasts. Make Your Next Engine Swap a Breeze. Product description Oil Pan for Chevy Vega/Monza Small-Block Engines has a deep sump oil pan. I always like them, and always had access to parts to build them however I liked. Primary, 2.5 in. Don't post your car for sale in the comments. This is exactly the type of hot rod I grew up with. runs good body is in fair condition with very little rust. It’s still a Vega, the engine swap solves some problems but there are many others. Includes control baffles to 100% subdue unwanted oil movement and increase power output. With 343 gears she went down the hiway doing 24mpg if you kept your foot out of it. Maybe even some stop light to stop light fun. I ain’t always right ,but I’ve never been wrong. Emo tells us that his best 1/4-mile time to date is 9.40 seconds at 156 mph. Agree on the “not an oddball”. It was for this kind of stuff!!! Combine this with the new aluminum engine block, and it would get hot, the cylinders would distort, and it quickly started using a lot of oil. https://www.chevyhardcore.com/features/upping-the-cool-factor-with-a-hot-vega If the headers look strange going forward, it is because there are no mufflers, and the exhaust used to exit through the fenders. Residing at the top is a pair of Dart cylinder heads and intake, with a Proform 950 cfm carburetor squirting the fuel. Not really an oddball, not to some of us anyways. The stock rear end… wow, I’m surprised it’s still there, not surprised it was recently rebuilt. Fits small block Chevy V8 with automatic or manual transmissions. Hooker's small-block V8 Vega headers are very similar to the Hedman Vega headers and as such probably won't work with A/C or power steering and won't fit factory installed V8 cars. I also bolted on a factory roofrack with chrome package strips. Check out his 55 for sale as well. with associated hardware. eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'barnfinds_com-medrectangle-4','ezslot_3',106,'0','0'])); Early Vega models were notorious for having serious rust problems, so it is relieving to see that both the interior and exterior of this Vega are in solid condition. RULES: No profanity, politics, or personal attacks. Needed bigger brakes but sorry I ever sold it and I’ve been looking for it ever since. The car sold well, and in its first year, Chevrolet delivered 277,700 units to customers. Click here to get it featured on the homepage instead. Emo and his family thoroughly enjoyed the Nova, and Emo even did some work to the engine like installing a supercharger. “When I was 16 years old, I used to work in a junkyard where Vega’s were always coming in. Hooker big-block engine mounts P/N 12603. In an excerpt pulled from “On a Clear Day You Can See General Motors,” written by DeLorean, “From the first day I stepped into Chevrolet, the Vega was in trouble.” The book goes on to state, “We were to start building the car in about a year, and nobody wanted anything to do with it.”, For Guillermo Caraballo, known to his friends as Emo, there was never a bad feeling towards the Vega. Fits small block Chevy V8 with automatic or manual transmissions. The front bumper was cut to give the 70 RS Camaro look and an aftermarket air damn was bolted on. See all 1 photos. Clean 1972 chevy vega, no rust or repair panels. By the way, those axles connect to a set of Weld wheels that rotate a set of 31×13.5-15 Hoosier tires. • Early access to every find Collector, Chevy, Small Block, Pair. In fact, the Vega program was put together by a team of people led by by GM’s then-president, Ed Cole, in 1968. Motion Performance and Scuncio Chevrolet sold new… The Chevrolet Vega is a frequently modified vehicle due to the car’s relatively low price when new and its small, lightweight stature, with V8 swaps being … Luckily, this 1972 Vega Wagon that’s here on eBay has a V8 swap and plenty of other changes that make it much more appealing than your average Vega. A small-block Chevrolet V8 engine fits in the engine compartment; and a big-block V8 will fit with chassis modifications. These cost as much to build as any as any muscle car and although weight to power their a great value, market wise they don’t bring the same money. Best of luck to seller and buyer. Comoptions:description:please read complete listing. See all 1 photos. Are Your Hot Rod’s Fluids Ready For Summer Cruising? All rights reserved. In the center of the block is a Doug Herbert hydraulic-roller camshaft with .585/.585-inch lift, and 286/286 degrees of duration at .050-inch lift. It was in early 1969, when a then 44-year-old John DeLorean took over as Chevrolet’s division manager. I’ve either raced or helped out at nearly every Wednesday night race at Sears Point/Sonoma raceway since 2002 and don’t recall ever seeing it there. . “Just like all of my previous cars, I did most of the work myself.” Emo would like to recognize everyone else that pitched in to help, including Tony Stewart, Shane Knack, Doug MacTaggart, and Jose Rodriquez. 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Good spot on the axle assembly, I suppose you could put whatever on the end of the axle but I ran 10 bolts and all had 5 lug nuts, why would you only put 4 on? I love the car, think it would be a blast, to go to work, or the grocery store. Clean 1972 chevy vega, no rust or repair panels. Available in two-door hatchback, notchback, wagon, and sedan delivery body styles, all models were powered by an inline four-cylinder engine with a lightweight, aluminum alloy cylinder block. Free shipping. Like a lot of guys, Emo would frequent the local car shows and cruise nights with his Nova, and finally he noticed something that demanded he take a second look – he saw an honest-to-goodness Vega at a cruise night. Vegas, Pinto’s, 240Z’s, you’ll never know where you might find good old American V8 power. Chevy Small Block into Chevy Vega/Astra - Not Monza Chassis. I still like the style of the early Vegas and if I lived out west I would definitely check this car out ,and the only thing I would change on the car would be a swap to aluminum slots , but I would never bring it back here to New England – it would rust away in no time. The Chevrolet Vega was supposed to be an economy car to compete with the imports. Yet it is among the rarest of Yenkos today. I had a 71 Vega Panel in my shop we we’re rebuilding, it had a very nice 401 AMC it made around 550 hp with a power glide. Building 200 in each of those years, the Vega was Yenko’s most prolific model. In fact, the car was built with improperly rust-proofed, unusually thin sheetmetal, and it didn’t take long for rust to consume the bodies. © 2017 Power Automedia. Finally, when it comes to the shiny stuff covering the body, Emo admits that he is not a body and paint-capable guy, so he recruited friend Aaron Lindquist of Ratchet Garage who fixed a few small areas of the body that needed some attention, and then covered the body with the hue of turquoise it still wears. If you ask Emo, they are still a popular ride. Seller sounds like a straight shooter. Hooker Headers V8 Vega Kits(Big and Small Block) Hooker small-block engine mounts P/N 12601 ('71-'74 cars) or P/N 12608 ('75-'80 cars). some surface rust. I do have to say, I love the combination of the skinny tires up front and meaty ones in the rear, and supposedly, the drivetrain allows this Vega to run the quarter mile in 13 seconds. specifically for use on a chevy vega conversion to v8 265,283,307,327,350,383 stroker, 400. vega motor mount kit also available seperately. • Unlimited ad-free browsing . Minimal cutting and welding required.Includes motor mount brackets, bushings, plates and rear crossmember Uncoated, full length mandrel bent headersMounts 283-400 S/B Chevy and LT1Designed for … He still had the memories of the Vegas he modified years ago, and that is what he really wanted – but in 2008, A Vega was hard to locate. The Chevrolet Vega is a frequently modified vehicle due to the car’s relatively low price when new and its small, lightweight stature, with V8 swaps being particularly common. In winning the event, Bill banged-off times of 8.81, 8.81, 8.79, 8.78, and 8.80 at speeds in excess of 155 mph. “She is different because she is tagged and is still a daily driver, so I can take it out anytime I want,” Emo said. A 15.0:1 small-block in a little Vega translates to huge acceleration. Free shipping. All I can say is……what a fun car she was. Fast-forward to an older and wiser Emo, and in 2003 his business is flourishing and he couldn’t shake the feeling that he wanted another hot rod. His passion for performance got him noticed by many locals, and he began helping them modify their vehicles. We just wanted to get that out there, right off the bat. It was good-looking, conventional in most of … small-block Chevrolet V-8, Jenkins could bring total weight down to 2,317 pounds-not too far off the Vega's shipping weight of 2,313 pounds. VEGA AND MONZA: Specially engineered for Small Block Chevrolet installations in Vega and Monza chassis. ... LS -based engine’s and 396, 427, and even 454 CID SMALL Block Chevy’s available from any … Guaranteed by Tue, Feb 23. Trans Dapt 4686K VEGA SB CHEVY SWAP KIT. I love this thing. 1973 Chevy Vega Hatchback, 400 small block, virtually all stock, turbo 350 automatic, Pontiac rear end 276 gear ration, Carter 600, Edelbrock intake headers, aluminum radiator made in USA, bucket seats with vinyl, 4-point roll bar, Hurst shifter, aluminum slot mags, US Indy wheels, rears 235-60SR14 BF Goodrich Radial T-A, fronts 215-60SR14 BF Goodrich Radial T-A, fuel cell in … Those holes were repaired, and now the exhaust exits just below the front fenders. runs good body is in fair condition with very little rust. Using a 331-cu.in. Using a 331-cu.in. small-block Chevrolet V-8, Jenkins could bring total weight down to 2,317 pounds-not too far off the Vega's shipping weight of 2,313 pounds. I had a small block Vega for over 20 years, (went 11.90s slicked and uncapped, 12.40s in street trim), then I did a big block, which went 11.50s in street trim with no nitrous 25 years ago, and around 9.70s in race trim, with nitrous, and then wound up selling the car. The first Vega is now 46 years old, and 90 percent of the time, it is remembered not for its great sales numbers, but for all the wrong reasons. in. The car was by no means bad looking, and was appropriately apportioned and priced to go up against its American-made competition – the Pinto. There were bolt in 350 kits available for these all over the hot rod mags in the 70s. Built correctly, they can be a punch-packing powerhouse that will burn tires with ease. Chevrolet small-block engine Series of V8 automobile engines used in normal production by the Chevrolet division of General Motors between 1954 and 2003, using the same basic engine block. Trans-Dapt 4686 Chevy Vega SBC Small Block 350 V8 Engine Swap Mounts Only. small block v6 chevy engine. (Click image for larger view) Small block chevy700r4 transmission ford 9" 3:73 posi. Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from Chevy Hardcore, directly to your inbox, absolutely FREE! These durable brackets are designed to make mounting your transplanted engine to the chassis easier and more secure. Ed Taylor photographer Jeff Smith writer. Was: $183.99. It was a pretty common swap, and these would occasionally show up in the Philly classifieds. GM’s top brass can take a bow for screwing up the Vega, didn’t like De lorean’s ideas one bit and changed things for the worse. 1972 chevrolet vega - birmingham, alprivate seller - alabamabirmingham, al 35211ph: 7069562583web: www. But, installing the Jungle Gym-style rollcage did require some help, so again, Jose Rodriguez spent quite e bit of time bending and welding the steel tubing that turned into an 8.50-second-certified safety surround. The car was motivated by a small-block that was relatively stock, but did benefit from a rear modification that allowed the fitment of a large pair of tires. What Emo did find was a nice ’72 Nova Super Sport with a small-block under the hood. Just cool. Chevy Vega With Chevy Small Block 265-400 V8 Engine 1972, Hugger Exhaust Headers by Sanderson Headers®. In winning the event, Bill banged-off times of 8.81, 8.81, 8.79, 8.78, and 8.80 at speeds in excess of 155 mph. 350 with the camelhump heads, TH350, 7.5 posi re with slapper bars. Shipped … The Vega was in El Cajon, California, east of San Diego, where cars never rust (or so the song says), and even at $3,000, David thought it was a deal and drove it … I believe, with racing in mind, there is always need for a roll bar. Only 11 are accounted for. This top-notch product by Sanderson Headers is made to give that extra boost that every driver appreciates. Condition is "New open box". It is a Chevy small block with clear zinc steel. Steel, Wet Sump, 6 Quart Capacity, 8-1/4" deep Engine Application: Up to 1985 with driver-side dipstick 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 The cooling system for the engine was also barely adequate. The Hooker Chevy small-block headers were available as P/N (part number) 2129 and P/N 2135 (for use with factory motor mounts) for small-block Chevy engines. Ed Taylor photographer Jeff Smith writer. The Vega was not offered with a factory V8 option, although the Vega-based Chevy Monza, Pontiac Sunbird and Oldsmobile Starfire were. small block v6 chevy engine. In the fi nal go, he showed the Hemis once and for all that his small-block Vega could meet them head-on by defeating Mike Fons’ Motown Missile ’Cuda. eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'barnfinds_com-box-4','ezslot_17',135,'0','0'])); Under the hood, there’s a small block Chevrolet V8 engine, though the seller does not specify its displacement. 1973 chevy vega for sale. Or subscribe without commenting. brand new, never installed, been sitting on the shelf for years. B&m street supercharger, new 650 holley carb. There are some concerns on this car, nothing a buncha money wouldn’t solve. The Vega first went on sale in Chevrolet dealerships … The Vega came out when I was 10 years old, and I thought it was the coolest looking car. – Emo Caraballo. The upper trailing arm geometry has to be raised or these get serious wheel hop. This time however, Chevrolet’s little Vega was no longer a plentiful option. Over 4 weeks ago on eBay. Good looking ride. I don’t see a cage in this car, and that is fairly important, to keep it from twisting, and not being able to open, and close the doors. We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request. Had a lot of problem keeping the engine cool in this climate and finally had to shell out for a 3 row aluminum rad with dual fans and that ended the cooling issue’s. It was in early 1969, when a then 44-year-old John DeLorean took over as Chevrolet’s division manager. Even at mild SBC hp and torque numbers, that’s not enough rear end for that setup, unless you are pretty gentle with it. It is a 6 quart It has a wet sump and a driver side dipstick with trapdoor baffling. I did this swap back in 1974 to a 72 Vega Panel. eval(ez_write_tag([[300,250],'barnfinds_com-box-3','ezslot_0',143,'0','0'])); Chevrolet’s Vega is an unassuming car in stock form, and it’s also one that caused the company lots of grief in its original iteration. He and Jose Rodriguez at Rods Customs in Port Charlotte, Florida proceeded to retube the axle housing, and then they filled the center with a Positraction differential supporting a set of 4.30 gears that turn a pair of Moser axles. Ex street racers maybe? Estimated Ship Date: Tomorrow if shipped by air. Right up my alley, just can’t do it right now. Hooker also became famous for engine swap headers for those swapping a big block into a Vega, or maybe a small block Chevy into a Jeep. For starters, the rear end needed to be straightened, and the one-wheel-wonder differential was not going to work. The small-block Vega was a popular hot rod in the '80s and '90s. I always like them, and always had access to parts to build them however I liked.”. Next, Emo decided that the stock small-block was not going to deliver the power he wanted, so he located a 400 cubic-inch small-block, and then took it to Wilt Engine Services in Lakeland, Florida. GET IT SHIPPEDFree Auto Shipping Quote1974 Chevrolet Vega race car 355 ci small block dart pro 1 heads, 950 holley double pumper h beam rods... $14,495 Year 1974 Not your typical daily driver, Emo’s Vega has no problem turning those Hoosiers into asphalt crayons. (Click image for larger view) 71 Vega top fuel funny car (cackle car) 1999 Ted Hogan chassis built to TAFC specifications. When the task was complete, Emo had a fresh transmission, complete with a 1.71 first gear, transbrake, and a 9-inch BTE torque converter stalling at 5,000 rpm. NEW Small Block Chevy V8 Monza & Vega Style Exhaust Headers SBC CC13-P. Would you enjoy cruising around in this swapped Vega, or would you pass on this oddball? Lowest Prices Guaranteed ... Headers, Mid-length, Steel, Natural, 1.5 in. Part Number: SNH-CC13-P. But that was all about to change. The small-block Chevrolet is a great engine – period. The V8 pairs to a 2-speed Powerglide automatic transmission and a recently rebuilt 10-bolt rear end. In the fi nal go, he showed the Hemis once and for all that his small-block Vega could meet them head-on by defeating Mike Fons’ Motown Missile ’Cuda. I built a 72 just like it. Slight modification to oil pan and car's floor pan will be needed. I personally would take a Corvair over a Vega. At the same time, however, it is nearly impossible to beat the power and torque of even a mildly-built big-block Chevy. Could be a lot of fun for cheap money. I’d keep the street racer image on this one, right down to those wheels, maybe wider meats in the back though.