Schwartz Performance Vega
 

Kind of a lower buck customer project.
It's getting an LS engine and a lot of suspension work.
We got a complete 38,000 mile aluminum 5.3 from a Buick Ranier for $700.
The rear end is a 3.42 posi 8.5 inch 10 bolt from an S10 2wd 5 spd 4.3 which is the same width as the original Vega unit and it has disc brakes.
We're calling it the "Flying Turd"

The flying turd.....:rofl: :rofl:

That should haul ass with the 5.3 in it. I bet it would be a blast to drive too.

This one will be fun to watch, thanks for posting!

Cool project!

Looks like a solid candidate. It'll be interesting to see what you do with it. I hope you stick with the sleeper looks. :thumbsup:

Nice project. That should be a fun car to drive

ok, we need updates................ :unibrow:

Jody

Very cool. This thing should haul ass!! :thumbsup:

I cant wait to see more of this one :)

more pics on our site. Thanks

Are you going to cut the front bumper to look like a mini split bumper camaro.

No, I personally dont like the split bumper on the Camaro either.

Did you pick the LS3 because of its short length?

Jeff, what is your solution for the truck intake being so tall and the hood so low? Are you going to fab a scoop of some sort for extra room or will it all fit under the stock hood?:cheers:

It's not a LS3 it's a 5.3 Alum block. I picked it cause it was cheap and light, 100lbs more than the original alum 4 banger.
If you look at the pics of the engine, it has a LS1 intake and water pump which will fit under the hood. I bought the LS1 intake and 2 other spares off craigslist for $35 ea.

pics?
 

jeff

havent found it on your site..

tom

pics are on the 1st and 9th post on this thread. Sorry, not on our site.

Got the s10 spindles, brakes and 8.5 rear end in it.

Thanks
 

Jeff

this car should be a blast to drive . thanks for posting the update.
LOVE TO HEAR HOW IT PERFORMS...

Tom

Engine went in for good today. Pics later

Looking forward to the pics. I really like this build. Thanks for posting Jeff.

jeff its not a split bumper . it is called rs .
rick k

This one made Hot Rod, Car Craft, PHR, and the Oct 31, 2011 issue of Automotive News. RIP

what happened?

Looks like a warrior's death....:cool:

Look's like someone hit the horse,your kids ride in front of the Minimart.:unibrow:

May the Vega rest in peace. Hope it had a donor card. :D

I believe there was a blurb in PHR a few months ago. The car nosed into the wall at Great Lakes Dragaway after an errant shift. I am pretty sure the driver was unhurt.

Yes, this car is gone. :( So are employees involved. Memories live on here :

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/fea...a/viewall.html

http://www.hotrod.com/featuredvehicl...72_chevy_vega/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z3dyBPLYis

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5-4l1VAMj4

http://www.carcraft.com/eventcoverag...n/viewall.html