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Thread: Quick ratio rack conversion?
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07-13-2010 #1
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Quick ratio rack conversion?
Does anyone make a rack and pinion conversion kit that has a quick ratio like a race car? I think the quickest I have found so far is a 2.75 turn lock to lock.
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07-14-2010 #2
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woodward racks!!
check them out and make their rack fit your car!My build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...ing&highlight=
The mustang build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...el)&highlight=
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07-14-2010 #3
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I'm interested in this too. Link?
Originally Posted by falcon65
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07-14-2010 #4
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http://www.woodwardsteering.com/
here is a link to woodward steering. also check out appleton and sweet MFG.My build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...ing&highlight=
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07-15-2010 #5
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I'm not really interested in buying a REAL race rack nor fabricating every bracket and piece needed for the install. Are there any that come in a kit for a 69 camaro/firebird?
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07-15-2010 #6
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not too many kits are good. THey just use an OEM rack that was not designed for teh stock steering arm lenthgs.
i remeber "church boys racing" had something. Maybe its "church brothers..."My build thread: https://www.pro-touring.com/showthre...ing&highlight=
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I made a custom rack setup with an 89-94 Cavalier power center take off rack with 2 7/8 lock to lock. A little geometry and fab skills allowed for a bitchin system on the cheap.
BTW- The Church setup is for early Novas. I dont care for it, but others are satisfied.
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Trust those that have researched this... If you must go with a rack, the Unisteer setup is supposedly the best... But don't underestimate what a good steering box can do... I would put a large sum of money on a Lee steering box outperforming a Unisteer or Steeroids rack conversion. Originally Posted by CarQz17
Do not be blinded by the idea of a rack being the greatest thing since sliced bread...Nick DiPrenda
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07-17-2010 #9
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Would you recommend overhauling the whole setup and just going with a new box?
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Lee of DS&E? I have a standing relationship with DS&E so I would prefer to use them. Do they make a quality box?
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Lee of Lee Manufacturing
http://lee-powersteering.com/steering-gears.htm
Available here:
http://www.scandc.com/leesteering.htmNick DiPrenda
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07-19-2010 #12
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I'm sorry that was a typo. I meant DS&E OR Lee.
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