75 vega gt hatchback for pan

[peterpan]

yet another vega in the collection

it is in way to good of shape to pass up

i'm not sure what i'm going to do with it yet

i have alot of options for motors

and i will probably do a 5 lug conversion for better wheel selection

my thoughts are get it running witch ever motor i use clean it up do the 5 lug swap a drive it

it don't need much so its not a major project like my other ones are it will be a driver

[patrick1151]

Thats a tough one, I know I am thinking about a V6 for my Astre too. I'd say the 3.8.

[flracer]

I did the 3.8 swap recently to my 77 Vega works out very well.If you want a snappy driver thats what i recommend.

Richard

[peterpan]

i have decided to build a crate around it basically box it up until i can get to it maybe when summer comes around again

i put it up on palets and built plywood sides allready now just need to get a roof over it to protect it from the sun and moisture

i will be collecting parts for it so when i get the time and money to do it all i will need to do is uncrate it and build it

yep its a vega in a crate

i will probably go with the 3.8 as it seems to be a simple swap with a good power to economy ratio

[peterpan]

what rear end does the 74 vegas have will the s-10 axles fit them

it still has the 4 link rear suspension

[patrick1151]

So to do the 3.8 swap we will need v6 frame mounts, motor mounts and a Monza K frame and is there anything else required? What about wiring and is there anything else?

[peterpan]

radiator and mounts for it

wiring should be able to be modified easy

the BOP bellhousing or tranny depending on auto or standard

the correct exhaust manifolds

all should be fairly easy to get from a 3.8 monza

not sure if any thing else is needed

the monza k member is a good idea for strength but not a must

[patrick1151]

Thanks, just seriously considering the V6 Eric has for sale for my Astre.

[flracer]

Ray is correct,my engine came out of an 84 cutlass.You have to drill and tap four holes [for frame brackets] then its all bolt in.I used 79 monza pulleys and brackets,even the clutch from the fan works [not fan]fan is also 79 monza.

[peterpan]

parts collecting is going good allready

i just had a 2 wheel drive s-10 given to me i will use the spindals and the rear end for the 5 lug conversion

but if the 4 banger in it runs i may be puttting it in the vega for now

and my buddy gave me the bop bellhousing

[peterpan]

well the s-10 4 banger is locked up

[peterpan]

i used two cars to build this one a sweet cherries v8 vega and a fresh cherries stock vega

i love the red this die cast will be the basic plan for this 74 build up

[peterpan]

new choice has poped up

i was just given a running tbi 4.3 v6 that i could put in and make it fuel injected

but i would need a flywheel and a bellhousing to do it

[peterpan]

its for sure now

i traded the 3.8 with edelbrock intake and valve covers for a carberated 4.3,monza v8 bellhousing and more s-10 front 5 lug parts

now i just need to build the mounts and set it in

[peterpan]

holy cow i changed my mind on what engine i want to put in this vega again

i got a 95 4.3/4l60e for my 72 gt so i want to take the v8 mounts from that car and put a 350 in this one with a tunnel ram