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Old 06-11-2009, 08:24 PM
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has anyone installed the borgeson power steering. it looks like a direct bolt in unlike the jeep conversion, but does it work as well. car is a 66 sb. i did find thread for later cars but anyone do mid year car

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Old 06-12-2009, 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Borgeson
It is a direct bolt-in for your car as well. The biggest difference is that the 67-82 cars have a factory collapsible column, your 66 will require
1-1/2 to 2" cut off the column shaft for clearance.
How complete is your kit for a bolt in setup?

I realize it does not include a power steering pump or mounting brackets.

After viewing the website for Borgeson power steering conversion for a midyear corvette 63 - 66 it appears that you are using a remanufactured box that bolts directly onto the frame in lieu of using spacers like you need with a Jeep box.

Did I read correctly that you also need a hose kit?

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Old 06-15-2009, 01:58 PM
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Summitracing shows a full kit
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BRG-999014/
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Borgeson: The Summit photo shows a steering shaft as part of the kit. Do you provide that for pre-67 Corvettes, so we don't have to cut the original shaft? Also, any issues with header clearance?

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Originally Posted by 66since71
Borgeson: The Summit photo shows a steering shaft as part of the kit. Do you provide that for pre-67 Corvettes, so we don't have to cut the original shaft? Also, any issues with header clearance?

Harry
How about the other questions.. shaft availablity planned? header clearance?

Harry

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