I have an 81 Malibu wagon bracket racer with what I believe is a Vega manual steering box. The ratio has become too slow when navigating through the pit and would like an easy to install upgrade. A salvage yard part is preferred with a 12.5:1 ratio that will easily swap in. Am I looking for the needle, or is there hope?
What fast ratio steering box?
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There is a good thread on upgrading your G-body steering here - https://gbodyforum.com/threads/how-to-upgrade-your-g-body-steering-on-the-cheap.64112/
I know some earlier S-10 pickups came with a manual steering box that were fitted into a G-body car, but unsure of the ratio. Somehow I think it was a standard ratio box.
Perhaps another member has more information about this.
Perhaps another member has more information about this.
Thanks for the suggestions, but after searching many model car boxes on Rock Auto, it appears I am searching for the illusive needle. It appears any box that might fit my G-body with a 2.5:1 turns lock to lock or close to it will be in power steering. It makes sense, as a manual 2.5 turn lock to lock would be a bear to turn on slow speed, but PS is not an option for my application. My current box gets about 4 turns lock to lock and more than desirable. Any other suggestions are welcome?
The other option I see, is going with a rack and pinion type steering setup which of course will require some fabrication work.
A manual quick ratio steering box may be non-existent. Like you said, a needle in the haystack.
A manual quick ratio steering box may be non-existent. Like you said, a needle in the haystack.
I would try this company.
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So you want less than 4 turns lock to lock but already understand the steering effort will be too high.
Exactly why this does not exist. It can happen with a 48" diameter steering wheel?
Maybe there is an electric option that can be incorporated in.
Exactly why this does not exist. It can happen with a 48" diameter steering wheel?
Maybe there is an electric option that can be incorporated in.
I guess that's why earlier pre-power steering vehicles used a large diameter steering wheel.
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