manual steering RACK!?!?
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From: Milwaukee, WI
Car: 1984 z28
Engine: BBC
Transmission: TH400
manual steering RACK!?!?
Hey, was going to convert to a manual steering box from a s10. Also wanted a manual steering rack, was wondering if one from like an s10 would work, or if there is some car I could take one off of, thanks.
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From: whitelake, MI
Car: '86 Z28 Chassi, '91 V8 S10
Engine: 350 bored .030 new cam, #416 heads with 1.94" intakes
Transmission: S10-NV3500 5spd
i was also wondering what kind of car i could get one out of. hawks sells a kit to convert but its like 600 bucks.
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From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
A manual steering box is a direct bolt in. There is no direct bolt in for a manual rack so any manual rack you find needs to be adapted. Most common is a Pinto rack but the tie rods and input shaft need to be modified. Mounting tabs need to be welded to the k-member to install the rack. The steering shaft usually needs to be modified also since it doesn't sit in the same position for a rack as it does a steering box.
If you want cheap manual steering, install an S10 manual box. If you want a rack and pinion steering, order a kit.
If you want cheap manual steering, install an S10 manual box. If you want a rack and pinion steering, order a kit.
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