I am in the process of acquiring a 74 vega two door wagon or hatchback or whatever you wish to call it with the hopes to build it to compete in the FAST racing league.. I have a pretty sick 406 small block that i plan to use as a short block, and the vega heads and such with some EXTENSIVE porting..
Just wanted to get everyones opinion. I think it will be a kick A car.. Light and lots of power.. im not sure as to the limitations of the chassis though.. Someone care to chime in.. Read the FAST rules and then let me know what you all think??
Thanks in advance..
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Building a 74 Vega 2door wagon for FAST
by ig109 » Wed Jun 02, 2010 4:08 pm
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Re: Building a 74 Vega 2door wagon for FAST
by Rickracer » Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:07 pm
Got a link to the FAST rules, didn't find them in a web search... 
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'76 Vega Notchback, Twin Turbo 355/TH350 (soon to be a Powerglide w/Brake), 4 link, Koni Coilovers, 3.50 geared 9" w/Spool & Moser Axles, drag only, best all motor 1/8 mile pass to date, 6.90@99mph, 6.57@107.0 on a 60 shot, Best 1/4, 9.66@139.78, still tuning...
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93 S10 RCSB, Hyd. Roller Vortec head 363 ci SBC, 2800stall lockup 700R4, LS Front Brakes, Narrowed F*rd Exploder 8.8 disc brake 3.73 posi rear, 8.0s@89 mph, (all motor, haven't sprayed it yet...)and tows the Vega to the track too
ASE Master Auto Technician, 36+ years
'76 Vega Notchback, Twin Turbo 355/TH350 (soon to be a Powerglide w/Brake), 4 link, Koni Coilovers, 3.50 geared 9" w/Spool & Moser Axles, drag only, best all motor 1/8 mile pass to date, 6.90@99mph, 6.57@107.0 on a 60 shot, Best 1/4, 9.66@139.78, still tuning...
Project Album: http://s68.photobucket.com/albums/i4/Ri ... 20Begins/'
93 S10 RCSB, Hyd. Roller Vortec head 363 ci SBC, 2800stall lockup 700R4, LS Front Brakes, Narrowed F*rd Exploder 8.8 disc brake 3.73 posi rear, 8.0s@89 mph, (all motor, haven't sprayed it yet...)and tows the Vega to the track too
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Re: Building a 74 Vega 2door wagon for FAST
by v8astregt » Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:27 pm
FAST stands for Factory Appearing, Stock Tire
http://www.fastraces.org/
Looks about impossible for an H-body.
http://www.fastraces.org/
Looks about impossible for an H-body.
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Re: Building a 74 Vega 2door wagon for FAST
by ig109 » Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:35 pm
I am going to get in contact with the head tomorrow.. I was for some reason under the impression that the vega was equipped with a factory V8... I see now that that wasnt the case.. I know that it was supposed to be a factory equipped car.. Perhaps it was a Monza wagon.. Im not sure.. Havent seen the car in over 10 years.. I have been keeping my eye on it but i live 4+hours away from it.. and my dad says he thinks the guy wants to be read of it.. So YAY.. Anyway.. I really dont want a monza.. After looking i think they arent as nice to look at as the Vega..
So perhaps it is impossible to do with the Vega.. Perhaps i will bite the bullet and use the Monza..
What size tires were on the monzas from the factory?
So perhaps it is impossible to do with the Vega.. Perhaps i will bite the bullet and use the Monza..
What size tires were on the monzas from the factory?
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Re: Building a 74 Vega 2door wagon for FAST
by rocketride » Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:39 pm
What size tires were on the monzas from the factory?
All H bodies came out with 13" tires.
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Re: Building a 74 Vega 2door wagon for FAST
by v8astregt » Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:40 pm
As far as Monza wagons go... they were just a Vega with a Monza-esque front. So they only had 4-bangers as well.
The factory tire size was puny as well... probably around a 200 series. I don't know. The 13" tires were off my car within days of me getting it! It didn't run for several months later, but it didn't have 13" wheels!
The factory tire size was puny as well... probably around a 200 series. I don't know. The 13" tires were off my car within days of me getting it! It didn't run for several months later, but it didn't have 13" wheels!
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Re: Building a 74 Vega 2door wagon for FAST
by rocketride » Wed Jun 02, 2010 7:50 pm
ig109,
Here's some reading on the Vega and Monza models that will give you a better under standing of GM's 70's subcompact.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Vega
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Monza
Jon
Here's some reading on the Vega and Monza models that will give you a better under standing of GM's 70's subcompact.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Vega
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Monza
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