Monte Carlo SS steering box swap

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Aug 17, 2005 | 11:15 PM

LeoP

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Monte Carlo SS steering box swap

The car in question is an 85 Z28, it doesn't have F41 suspension and I am wondering if the swap will work and if it will make a difference in the steering effort and turning speed.

Thanks in advance.

Aug 18, 2005 | 03:56 PM

TPI Monte SS

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Car: 1988 Monte SS

Engine: ZZ4-cammed TPI 355

Transmission: World-Class T5

The swap will work, just install the pitman arm from the F-body on the G-body box and you will be good to go. It bolts into the frame the same way, and the fittings on the lines are the same as well.

Aug 18, 2005 | 04:04 PM

LeoP

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steering box swap

Hey Steve, Nice seeing you over here from the Monte board and thanks for the info on the swap. 86ttop from the montecarloss.com here.

Aug 19, 2005 | 12:14 PM

Bens3rdGen

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Car: 91 Camaro RS

Engine: Holley MPFI, AFR 195, Hot Cam=375HP

Transmission: T-56

What are the advantages of using a monte carlo stearing box.
Is it a lower ratio box?

Aug 19, 2005 | 10:02 PM

LeoP

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steering box swap

I don't know, since the Z28 I am working on doesn't have the F41 Sport Suspension, I am anticipating the Monte Carlo SS box will be better.

Aug 22, 2005 | 10:00 AM

Bens3rdGen

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Car: 91 Camaro RS

Engine: Holley MPFI, AFR 195, Hot Cam=375HP

Transmission: T-56

Mine doens't have the f41 suspension either. Lemme know how you like it.

Aug 22, 2005 | 10:59 AM

ss86

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Car: 78 Malibu

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I'mnot sure, but I think the MCSS box is basically like an XH box without internal stops. 3 turns lock to lock, but because the turning radius is shorter from what I understand.