Power Steering hookup advice....

[trapin]

OK....so you guys who transplanted LS1's into your 1st Gen F-bodies, how did you hook up your powersteering pump to the power steering box? I've heard this can be a bit tricky.

I need a list of parts (with part numbers) and a brief instruction, if you would be so kind.

Thank you gentlemen.

[dhutton]

Post number 3 should get you there:

http://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/1523375-power-steering-line-adapters.html

[Z06vet]

A few ways to do it. I bought complete cars (98-02 Fbodies) for my swaps. I used the stock lines & had them modified at a local shop. The return is easy- just buy the amount of hose you need & have it crimped to the old return fitting. Fot the pressure line, I cut the LS1 hard line just before the crimped hose. Used the metal portion of my old fitting from the steering box & had the shop assemble everything. You could have one made from scratch using reg high pressure hose or braided hose. What does your setup consist of? Scott

[BuddyP]

Hey Tony, what box are you running? I just went through this.... throw me a PM or give me a shout 989-205-4002 cell.

[trapin]

Thanks guys. It's a '68 Camaro with retro-fitted LS1, stock power steering box.

Buddy, I'll drop you a line tonight?

[Fras]

I got my adapters from Dirty Dingo in Arizona. Fairly reasonable, uses a common belt, and is billet aluminum.

[68sixspeed]

I had similar issues, some good ideas were posted here.

https://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?89854-Gm-ls3-7-power-steering-hose-fitting-problem

I used the DSE fitting and was able to keep the DSE hoses that were on their steering box from my old gen1 motor.

-Dan