76TA
02-06-2018, 10:28 AM
Hello. My name is Andrew and I'm in the process of building a '76 Trans Am. I have a build thread up in the Project Updates section titled: "76 Trans Am"
(Link here: https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/127202-76-Trans-Am)
As you'll note from where I left of with the build thread (as of: 2/5/18); I've just recently installed a Detroit Speed front Sub Frame. To help familiarize you with the car, the vehicle already has an 8-point cage, sub-frame connectors, solid body mounts, mini tubs, JRi double adjustable shocks in the rear, a Strange 9 inch rear axle and of course the complete sub frame assembly via Detroit Speed. The vehicle will be powered by Mast Racing Engines' Black Series 427 SS (Dry Sump) producing somewhere in the range of crank 680hp. through a Tranzilla T56. As of now it is simply a rolling chassis; however I'm nearing the point where I will begin tackling the brake and fuel systems.
Prior to beginning these next stages I'd like to decide on the correct Steering Gear Box.
I'm aware of Detroit Speeds' steering gear box as well as the boxes offered through Pro-TouringF-Body.com and the Tom Lee Boxes:
1) Detroit Speed Box (Link: http://www.detroitspeed.com/Steering/090204-600-steering-gear.html)
2) Pro-TouringF-Body Box (Link: http://www.pro-touringf-body.com/chassis_components.html)
3) Tom Lee Box (Link: http://scandc.com/new/node/246)
[/I]The intended goal/purpose for the car is a hefty use on road courses as I reside very close to Watkins' Glen.
Without any experience with either of the options noted above I don't feel comfortable making a decision. Months ago I stumbled upon several threads on various forums noting alternatives to the options noted above but I've 'misplaced' them.
Have any of you had experience with the boxes noted above or an alternative? I'm content with the ratio of 12.7 as the vehicle will be driven on the street occasionally. I'd prefer if the unit is not a re-serviced piece.
Thank you,
Andrew
(Link here: https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/127202-76-Trans-Am)
As you'll note from where I left of with the build thread (as of: 2/5/18); I've just recently installed a Detroit Speed front Sub Frame. To help familiarize you with the car, the vehicle already has an 8-point cage, sub-frame connectors, solid body mounts, mini tubs, JRi double adjustable shocks in the rear, a Strange 9 inch rear axle and of course the complete sub frame assembly via Detroit Speed. The vehicle will be powered by Mast Racing Engines' Black Series 427 SS (Dry Sump) producing somewhere in the range of crank 680hp. through a Tranzilla T56. As of now it is simply a rolling chassis; however I'm nearing the point where I will begin tackling the brake and fuel systems.
Prior to beginning these next stages I'd like to decide on the correct Steering Gear Box.
I'm aware of Detroit Speeds' steering gear box as well as the boxes offered through Pro-TouringF-Body.com and the Tom Lee Boxes:
1) Detroit Speed Box (Link: http://www.detroitspeed.com/Steering/090204-600-steering-gear.html)
2) Pro-TouringF-Body Box (Link: http://www.pro-touringf-body.com/chassis_components.html)
3) Tom Lee Box (Link: http://scandc.com/new/node/246)
[/I]The intended goal/purpose for the car is a hefty use on road courses as I reside very close to Watkins' Glen.
Without any experience with either of the options noted above I don't feel comfortable making a decision. Months ago I stumbled upon several threads on various forums noting alternatives to the options noted above but I've 'misplaced' them.
Have any of you had experience with the boxes noted above or an alternative? I'm content with the ratio of 12.7 as the vehicle will be driven on the street occasionally. I'd prefer if the unit is not a re-serviced piece.
Thank you,
Andrew