[cv67]

Was toying with the idea of a Vega I found pretty much done but wanted a 700r in it so I could DD it. Tired of my late model with lights popping up on the dash, etc. Keep it off to the side just to use as a truck

Has a T350/sbc in it now.

Would the 700r fit in the tunnel without a hassle? Called my trans guy and he wasnt sure his estimate was a little on the high side so I gotta figure out if its worth it before driving the car.

Think it would be fun. Its light, mileage couldnt be any worse than my 02 Silverado I have now Im guessing. DD with a cage lol :thumbsup:

Anyone?

 

[Slowpoke70]

Why not a built 200-4R? Roughly same external dimensions as a TH350, and can be built to handle a lot of power. You're in SoCal, so you're not far from some of the most well-known 200-4R builders in the nation. There's even a book out there on how to build up your own. I know Thomas (Bomber '67) has/had one in his 65 El Camino with a 496 that I think was pushing over 600HP

 

[novaderrik]

no matter what route you take, there is going to be some fabrication involved.
what year Vega? a 74 and newer model would either need a trans with a torque arm mount on it like a Camaro or you'd need to make a mount that ties into the body somehow.
a 200-4r doesn't have the torque arm provisions or a removable tailshaft, but you could use an 82-94 or so F body tailshaft on a 700r4 and make it work by shortening the torque arm.
a 700r4 isn't physically much bigger than a TH350 or 200-4r, but it is a few inches longer if you want to use a 700r4. they all use the same driveshaft yoke. with either trans, you'd need to modify the trans crossmember because the mount is about 3" farther back from where a TH350 is.
a 700r4 has the trans cooler lines in pretty much the same location as a TH350, but the 200-4r has them moved a bit.

 

[jon72vega]

Check in on this forum for Vega & Monza owners:
http://forums.h-body.org/index.php

 

[hoffbug]

Im putting a 200R4 in mine... Pan on making my own torque arm and attaching it to the crossmember.. BTW the early Vegas didnt use a torque arm so It may not be necessary depending on the year

 

[cv67]

Im open to a 200r4 doesnt have to be a 700.
Its a 71 GT.

Has a nice cooler on it already just wondered about the swap if the tunnel is too tight. I was quoted $2500 complete which is a deal killer for the car. Its nice but dont want to wrap that much up in it.

 

[Alwhite00]

Nice looking Vega.

LK