Anybody running a Manual Steering gear box?

[rad928music]

I was wondering how Heavy the Steering would be if I ran a Manual Steering box.
Wanted to no If anyone here went form power steering baox to manual and what the Pros and cons where?

 

[84sbcregal23deg]

definitely harder to turn the wheel, but if you're using a skinny front tire, not a big deal. gives for a tighter feel and frees up some weight. however the saving power from no pump is pretty much a myth (in straight line car anyway), as the pump only really consumes power while turning. with the wheels straight, the pumps not really working. overall, i don't regret losing the power steering, but in the same respect i don't regret my lack of overdrive + 4.11s, or heat/ a/c delete either...

 

[GhettoRacingKid]

I removed my PS and put in a manual box.

I do with it was lighter. You save the weight of the pump the fluid the lines and the brackets.

I find it better with the manual box then the ps box. much better feel of the road. even when I was running stock width tires it wasnt that bad.

Its fast easy and simple of an upgrade.

 

[CHRIS.O]

Ran a manual box in my 84 cutlass. I honestly did not care for it and probably would not switch to one again. I wasn't worried about the 4hp or whatever it is I would save since I wasn't drag racing all the time. If you do it make sure the new box is in good shape, maybe rebuild it. It did not seem to be a whole lot harder to turn but it seemed like more turns lock to lock. That could just be the ratio in the box though.

 

[beermonkey9417]

i put one in my elky and i like it, if yer moving its steers easy when stopped its harder, but alot less hard then steering with a power steering pump and the engine off. while driving i can corner with one hand, and im 5'6" 155 lbs. one thing that i dont like but i deal with is how many turns of the steering wheel lock to lock, its like 5 turns for me, but imma get a brodie knob so that will help. so thunbs up for no power steering.

 

[boatshoes]

S10 manual box is 24:1 ratio. 5 turns lock to lock. Power box is 14.4:1. 3.5 turns lock to lock. Quick ratio boxes are 12.7:1. 2.75 turns lock to lock.

 

[rad928music]

Thanks for replies.
I may try one in the future after I get a new Non Rag joint Intermediate shaft.