Oh man, fantastic job!

 

looks great.... simple and clean .looks like you got the motor sitting as far back as possible...must have some good weight distribution.

 

hey- she came out really nice!

 

Couple of updated pics and a short video Old school/New school

Pics:
Updated pics

Videos:
Idle

Engine

*Thanks to horist for filming and hosting the videos!*

 

Changing the spark plugs will be a breeze on that car.

 

Just awsome.

 

VERY VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!
Hawk VEGA

 

DAMN!!! BIG sound from a little car! What are you using for headers and exhaust? Did you have any tunnel interference problems with the 4L60e tranny?
Ken

 

From the sound, everyone thinks it's got a big block in it. Headers are 1 7/8" diameter and were custom made by a co-worker. Rest of the exhaust is only 3 feet long , consists of a 3" x-pipe and 2 small 2 chamber Flowmasters. As far a tunnel interference, I had to "massage" the top of the tunnel a bit for the LS1 bellhousing bolt that is at 12 o'clock, everything else was fine. I am running a 4l60E FWIW.

 

Wow thats awsome I had a best friend that died 30 years ago he was building a sbc 471 vega at the time never got to finish it the car got sold off and I lost track of it I allways wondered how it would look done it had a cage and tubs just like yours but I doubt it would have ended up in Texas anyway that thing sounds sick thanks for the flash back

 

You know that sounds better than my '72 Vega did with a glass pack on the old 4 cyl that I drove across country back in '81!

 

That is a sweet looking car.........
I am in the process of myself putting a LSx motor in my 1975 Vega..... you are a little further along than I am though :-)

One Question, what did you use for a pan, F body with some mods for the inner tie rod ends..... That is where I am at now, darn Vega specific stuff

Mike Schwochert

 

Yes, I am using a modified F-body pan clearanced for the inner tie rods. If you need anymore help LMK. Oh, I replied to your email as well.

 

Hey BidD,

I happen to be test fitting a junk ls1 block to mock things up tonight. I have my truck pan on it I was planing to use and I'm seeing interfearence also of course. Do you have any pics of the modified pan laying around?

Thx

 

check this out for some more LS1 Vega's and Monza's!

http://p206.ezboard.com/fv8hbodytalkfrm1

 

that is awesome did you make the headers how much ground clearance do you have?

 

Rock_Daddy- I used a modified F-body pan. Don't have any pics of the pan off the motor. I will see if I can take some of it in the car and post them.

Glock36- Thanks, They are custom made 1 7/8" headers. Clearance is ~4" right now, the oil pan is the lowest part on the motor.

 

Looks great!
Neat install,and I love the sound.

Please one question, can you share about the fuel rail to fuel line connection.

Thanks,

Malcolm McMullan

 

BigD,

Your car is amazing, I can't stop looking and listening to it. Great work! Are you bringing it to Quaker City on june 17th for the Vega Monza Meet?

Bill

 

thats one clean looking car man, nice job.