TheSaint

If i add power steering to my C2 should i go for the hypo or no hypo kit?

What is the benefits using a hypo? If there is any that is

What is the difference of a hypo and non hypo?

JohnZ

I have no idea. Where did you hear those terms?

wmf62

are you talking 'rack & pinion', power and non-power, or a hydraulic gear box such as the Jeep box?
Bill

TheSaint

Here is one kit from VanSteel with hypo or non hypo
http://www.vansteel.com/index.cfm?fu...&SubGroup=1869


I am talking about a regular PS convertion kit and not rack and pinion.

Crazyhorse

They list them here with hypo and without hypo, so I'm guessing they are referring to hi-performance optioned engines.


http://www.vbandp.com/C2-C3-Corvette...s/Systems.html

wmf62

definitely a personal opinion on my part; but there is no way on God's green earth that if i was going to convert a C2 to PS that i would use a GM ram type. i would at least use the jeep power box.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...ing-box-4.html


Bill

Kensmith

Check with Chuck, forum name "turbocat". He has the Borgeson (spelling?) power steering utilizing the jeep box and a adjustable control valve. He has had several types on his 66 and feels the Borgeson (spelling?) is the best by far!

Olustee bus

There are different pulleys for power steering for the over 300 horsepower 63's and probably other engines. Hypo means a more highperformance block.

Those noted look very nice. For a few more dollars you can get power rack and pinion which people love.
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I am in the process of putting stock power assist steering in my63. I have purchased used parts, I rebuilt my power assist valve and I am buying a rebuilt pump. I will have about $450 in it.

Make sure you get the correct pump reservoir (or complete pump) for your car.

As I am saying, I am in the process and if you have any questions, pm me.

TheSaint

So hypo means a more high performance block.
I was way off because i thought they ment hypoid oil

It makes more sence now

TheSaint

Also what is the difference on a poweer steering kit for ac and non ac cars?

vt65

pulley configuration will be different! You'll need a 3 groove crank pulley on an air car. Not sure what else.

robert miller

I have not had other P/S on my car but do like the Borgeson so much would not chg it out for nothing more..:Also got there new gear box also...thumbs:

vt65

go Borgeson, i have done both original ram type and Borgeson, I prefer the Borgeson. You will need to cut your steering shaft 2-1/2" as the Borg steering box is longer....also shop prices as there is a difference between vendors .... pm me for the 1 that I found to be the cheapest.

davewh

I also went with the Borgeson and like it.

gschaerer

We had the Borgenson unit just installed. Absolutely fantastic! No better mod to a '66 SBC as has ever been found. Get it and you will thank the day you did. Summit Racing has the best price I could find.

Avispa

Grunnen til at Jeep bokser og Borgeson konverteringene er så godt tenkt på er at de har en sving 12:01 ratio. Aksjen styre boksen har en sving 16:01 ratio. Jeep eller Borgeson boks vil gi mye bedre respons og veifølelse.

TheSaint

So if i go for Borgeson i will have a better feel for the road and better turn radius?

Nice Norwegian writing Avispa

gschaerer

You will have a much better feel for the road but no harshness. As to the turn radius; if you want to have a fast steering setup, move the tie rod ends to the inner holes and have front end realigned. We stayed with the original setup and the stering is great. Personal preference as to hyow tight a turn radius you desire. Good Luck..

gschaerer@aol.com

TheSaint

I can move the tie rod ends to the inner holes on the disc brakes(complete rebuilt spindles from a never car) i am putting on my car and still have that i think.

But i do some work on my car in stages so if i buy a power steering kit(for a high perfomance car with ac)now i suppose i can use that on a Borgeson rack and pinion if i go for
Borgeson next summer?

Kensmith

The Borgeson utilizes a power steering box in place of the stock box. It's not a rack and pinion system. (unless they have developed another system).