Rack vs steering box

[Karls73]

I have a 73 Camaro with 18 in wheels with a quick ratio steering box and I am looking into replacing it with a rack and pinion from Flaming River. I am not very happy with the feedback the steering box gives me. Has anyone installed a rack and pinion in a second gen Camaro and if so how do you like it?

[Sean Cooke]

My buddy has one on his 68 charger & it worked really well for about 3-5k miles then it just got plain scary on the road, he wouldn't even drive in the fast lane if the wall was coming up.. We just removed the rack & sent it back to flaming river.. I guess it's a common problem..
I have the steering box setup with misalignment spacers & Heims joints in place of most useable links - wasn't very expensive & works great on circle track cars - just a thought

[MuscleRodz]

you haven't had a DSE box then. I personally do not like how most retrofit rack kits install, not solid enough. We have swapped the DSE box into a number of cars all with excellent results in feel and performance.

[Rod]

I have used both the DSE and AGR boxes and both give fantastic feedback, from what I have seen with racks is that many induce some or more bump steer than the car started with (in factory style suspension) just get a better box

[David Pozzi]

A prepped 670 box should work well: http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-223270.html
We've used the AGR box & liked it but a 670 box has a better control valve with less lash.
On any steering box, they need periodic lash adjustment. You might want to try that before switching to something else.

[Motorcitydak]

If you are just looking for a heavier steering wheel and more feedback from the road, you need to change your caster angle. Just have to adjust your upper control arms to move the top ball joints a bit further backwards

[Karls73]

Thank you all for the input. I think I'll stick to the gear box and forgo the rack and pinion.