Hitch

Well my list of projects has grown while I have the motor out. A friend has done the conversion and I drove his car and wow what a difference between it and my factory power steering setup. The normal vendors have them for any where from $800-1000 depending on what your current setup is. Well I found a site call Mudflaps.com and they sell the same kits but at $650 for the kit I'm looking at getting. Has anyone ever used this vendor? Thanks.

David

Bluestripe67

Dave,
What is the exact parts list? When I did my conversion I mounted everything on the engine while on the stand. I needed to tweak a couple of things, especially the pulley alignment. After that, it's been great.
Dennis

Jeff Garner

Dave,
The Borgeson unit is a nice upgrade and I love the feel of the steering too. I was impressed. Keep me informed on what you decide to do.

Hitch

Dennis,

I already have power steering so I am not to worried about the pulley alignment as I did not have a problem before. The kit from the Corvette vendors is about $800 where at the site I'm talking about it's $652 that is quite a bit of margin.


Borgeson 999031 Power Steering Conversion Kit 63-66 Corvette with factory P/S Complete Kit

327350vette

I am in the same process. currently i do not have power steering but by early Spring I wish to get it installed. I myself have seen them listed from anywhere from 900-1000 so if what your sayingis true, that is a big difference. Keep us posted. I will have to look into that site and see how it is. thanks

Trkdrvr

Dennis: Does the Borgeson steering coupler have the integral ground strap needed for the horn to operate? Chuck

BADBIRDCAGE

Use the U-Joint coupler in place of a rag joint and you have a direct connection.

Bluestripe67

6t6t7,
I just looked at mine and I don't see a ground strap. My horns still work. Don't ask me how or why. Just don't know! Dennis

silverslashstreak

Dave I can't shed any light on the company you are talking about purchasing your kit from but I would make a while you are at it suggestion.
I would suggest pulling your upper a frames and slotting the cross shafts about 5/16 inch so you can dial in 4 to 5 degrees positive caster.

I just wish there were kits around back when I put my jeep boxes on.

Jeff

TC233

The same unit is $707 from Summit racing. It may be worth your while to pay the extra $50
I purchased mine from Summit, no issues at all.

http://www.storereviews.com/mudflaps.com

TXSTICK

I have my Borgeson stuff ready to install.
Are most of you removing the the steering shaft to cut it?
What are you using to cut it?
Same question if you are doing it still in the car.

To the OP, sorry to jump in on your post, but I did not want to start a new one just to find this out. (plus it might help you out)

Chuck

TexVette66

I cut my steering shaft in the car with a dewalt batt. powered saw-all,cut it long,than got a good mesurement and cut it again.Knowing what I know I would get the steering before the 5-speed,and i LOVE MY 5-SPEED!

65Tuxedo

Mud flap review from link above was interesting reading.

EDinPA

Jegs has it as well. They will price match if you provide a link to the other site.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Borgeson/153/999031/10002/-1

TXSTICK

Started my Borgeson install today 2/3 done. Easy install so far.
I hope to finish up on Monday.
I cut the steering shaft off 1 1/4 inches, worked perfect.


Chuck

Avispa

Yeah, the Borgeson conversion is a nice piece of work. Too bad Flaming River doesn't still make the 12:1 ratio replacement box they did about 10 years ago. That and the factory PS system would have put you in exactly the same place as the Borgeson system without the need to cut the column, etc.

woodsdesign

I bought that FR box for my 69. It is nowhere as good as the Borgeson. JMO

427Hotrod

The Borgeson is VERY nice. Had it on my car for a couple of years now. No issues.

JIM

6T5RUSH

Curious,

Those of you who have converted from manual to the Borgeson, are you still limited in doing this if you have the 5 quart pan vs. 4 quart pan required for the stock power steering setup? In other words, do you still need to lose the 5 quart pan with this conversion?

Jim
In God We Trust!

427Hotrod

It should clear a lot better. There is no ram assy under the pan. Just the regular drag link so it will clear anything.

JIM