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captainofiron 12-20-2020 02:14 PM

68 Firebird Truturn and 10:1 manual steering
 
I had been considering a rack and pinion, but after seeing all the issues people have with Pontiac engines and systems designed for Camaros, I looked at alternatives

The combo I'm leaning toward now is the truturn and a quick ratio (10:1) manual box

Anybody running something similar?

I'm just not sure about the 10:1 on a street car that I will probably only see occasional track time with

Tinker 12-21-2020 04:55 AM

Are you running a Pontiac engine?
I tried the tru turn on my '69 and had clearance problems with the oil pan. I was running a Canton oil pan and the centerlink has been updated since I tried, but I would suggest talking with Ridetech before purchasing anything.

captainofiron 12-21-2020 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinker (Post 709012)
Are you running a Pontiac engine?
I tried the tru turn on my '69 and had clearance problems with the oil pan. I was running a Canton oil pan and the centerlink has been updated since I tried, but I would suggest talking with Ridetech before purchasing anything.

Oh ok awesome thanks for the heads up

I am running a Pontiac engine, hence 90% of my fitment issues hahaha

I will talk to them first, was it left to right clearance hitting the pan side wall?

Thanks

Tinker 12-21-2020 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captainofiron (Post 709020)

I will talk to them first, was it left to right clearance hitting the pan side wall?

I believe it was. The other thing I had to do was replace all my linkages. There was a difference from Camaro to Firebird on pitman and idler arms and centerlink. I forget exactly, but some ends of the Pontiac are male vs female of the Chevy version, or vice versa. The Chevy idler arm then hit my header, and thats when I surrendered and went plan b. I now have a Speedtech clip and a rack...I may have just traded problems, but that poncho engine is staying!


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