Rack and Pinion fabrication

[MUSCLECAR]

Ok. I am new to this forum and after a bit of searching I did not find much on replacing my steering box by adding a rack and pinion to my 2nd gen Camaro.

The goal is to get larger tires on the front of my 71 Camaro without flares and on a semi-budget meaning I do not want to do an entire front sub-frame due to the cost.

I would like to get 315's on a 18 inch rim on the front. Probably on a ZO6 wheel that is 18x10.5.

So, I know I will need to ditch the front steering box or rework the frame where the factory steering box is bolted extensively, and I believe a rack will be a better choice. Then I can fabricate and notch away in the area where the tires would hit then re-support but without as much worry about needing as much structure there.


I looked at "Unisteer" ,, that is a possibility for a bolt on kit, anyone familiar with that kit?


Has anyone on this forum done that?

Is the factory sway bar going to be what the tires hit?
Will I need a different sway bar design also?

I would like to keep this thread focused on the Rack and Pinion subject.

But,, a little background would probably help to explain about where I am going with this project.




I am a good home hobby fabricator.
I will be using a 2 inch drop spindle.
Keeping proper steering geometry is important
I do not want to create new problems with bump steer etc.
I will be using the car at Autocross events.
The back of the car will be mini-tubed and I will use 335's on the rear with a 18X11.5

I am new to this forum and this is my first post, go easy on me please

Tom