The regular Vega had an aluminum block and iron head (Cosworth was
all-aluminum twin-cam). Early Vegas had issues with the valve stem seals
causing them to burn oil. They also would lose coolant from am marginal
cooling systwm, and so would overheat, and this would destroy the block.
Really good artcle on Wiki about the Vega.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Vega This one looks like it was
written by someone who knows what the hell they're talking about.
Regarding the V8, IMHO they were put in mostly to go very fast in a
straight line about 1/4 mile at a time. That's more the case now, as
speed parts that were available in the 70s for the Vega 140 are not made
anymore and difficult to find used. You can still find factory V8 Monza
stuff that will bolt into the Vega, and aftermarket V8 stuff is still
around.
-=Chris
Chris King
http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/
<-----Original Message----->
From: Lester [oldsaabguy@comcast.net]
Sent: 10/26/2009 12:22:17 PM
To:
Cc: spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Austin Gipsy....what's this thing worth??
I thought that was because the original engines had problems.. all
aluminum or something comes to mind..
Lester
On Oct 26, 2009, at 10:28 AM, Chris King wrote:
> Very true.
>
> snip
>
> Vega V8 conversions tend to sell for more than original Cosworths.
>
> -=Chris
>
> Chris King
> http://home.comcast.net/~kvcbk/
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