Switch from manual to power steering?
01-30-2002, 06:01 PM
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Switch from manual to power steering?
Can anyone tell me what is involved in switching from manual to power steering? Brakes too. Thanks.
Russ
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01-30-2002, 06:16 PM
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Re: Switch from manual to power steering? (ruskus)
Kits are available, through Vette Brakes I think, ~$1000 for power steering.
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01-30-2002, 06:23 PM
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Re: Switch from manual to power steering? (ruskus)
ruskus,
You will need the pump w/pulley, hoses, a different centerlink and a different pittman arm. I would be interested in your manual centerlink if you actually make the swap. You should contact Gary Gruhala(sp) in St. Louis he probably has the whole set-up at a great price. .....redvetracr
You will need the pump w/pulley, hoses, a different centerlink and a different pittman arm. I would be interested in your manual centerlink if you actually make the swap. You should contact Gary Gruhala(sp) in St. Louis he probably has the whole set-up at a great price. .....redvetracr
01-30-2002, 07:41 PM
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Re: Switch from manual to power steering? (ruskus)
Back when I was considering this swap (year or so ago) I found the parts (kit) for about $700. But when I started to go for more power I didn't want to give up any to power steering. I decided to build up some muscles instead... :lol: Its kinda nice to FEEL the road..
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01-30-2002, 08:15 PM
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Re: Switch from manual to power steering? (ruskus)
Debated this myself, then decided to go with the new Speed Direct rack and pinion instead. It will cost a few $$ more, but it should outperform the stock setup. You can get the kit for $995, then you have to add a pump.
I found that once I got all the necessary big block brackets and pulleys (crank, alternator, ps pump), the price was well over the quoted $800. Most of the kits don't include pulleys. They sometimes leave out things like the fact that a PS big block also requires new alternator brackets that support the new PS pump brackets. Not saying it's a bad move to go this route, just know that there are a few issues to work out.
-Joe
I found that once I got all the necessary big block brackets and pulleys (crank, alternator, ps pump), the price was well over the quoted $800. Most of the kits don't include pulleys. They sometimes leave out things like the fact that a PS big block also requires new alternator brackets that support the new PS pump brackets. Not saying it's a bad move to go this route, just know that there are a few issues to work out.
-Joe