WTD BB power steering kit advice
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I did the Borgeson conversion. It is a modern box that eliminates all the hokey PS rams and leaks etc. The road feel is great...much better than stock.
I did an article on it for Corvette Enthusiast magazine and if you seach the C-3 and C-2 Forums you'll find lots of info and pics.
JIM
I did an article on it for Corvette Enthusiast magazine and if you seach the C-3 and C-2 Forums you'll find lots of info and pics.
JIM
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If you want the stock power assisted steering, purchase a kit from the aftermarket providers, purchase the assembly instruction manual (AIM) for your model year, and follow the assembly diagrams for the stock system.
Stock system is bolt up. Other than hand tools, you will need a pitman arm puller.
Stock system is bolt up. Other than hand tools, you will need a pitman arm puller.
Drifting
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From: The only Corvettes in Highett Victoria
Go Borgeson!
I did the Borgeson conversion. It is a modern box that eliminates all the hokey PS rams and leaks etc. The road feel is great...much better than stock.
I did an article on it for Corvette Enthusiast magazine and if you seach the C-3 and C-2 Forums you'll find lots of info and pics.
JIM
I did an article on it for Corvette Enthusiast magazine and if you seach the C-3 and C-2 Forums you'll find lots of info and pics.
JIM
I have a Borgeson box on my '74 coupe and factory PS on my '74 'vert and the difference is quite noticeable. Unless you're an **** NCRS type, then ditch the factory box and fit a Borgeson. Call Jeff, Barbara or Gil at Borgeson 1-860-482-8283 or www.borgeson.com.
Products are proudly made in the USA and the complete set-up shouldn't cost more than a grand.
Good luck!
Regards from Down Under.
aussiejohn
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Drifting
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From: The only Corvettes in Highett Victoria
Call Borgeson.
Regards from Down Under.
aussiejohn
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From: Butler Pa
It specifically says SBC with no mention of big block like they do with the other kits. It could be that they don't have a bracket to mount the pump to a big block.
Le Mans Master
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I would call them, they dont provide a new pump, you are recommended to either rebuild or buy a new one. your oe pump will work fine as far as fit. I'm sure aussiejohn is correct and the only issue is the width of the bbc
btw, very nice folks ,answer phones and give good answers
btw, very nice folks ,answer phones and give good answers
Le Mans Master
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From: Butler Pa
I would call them, they dont provide a new pump, you are recommended to either rebuild or buy a new one. your oe pump will work fine as far as fit. I'm sure aussiejohn is correct and the only issue is the width of the bbc
btw, very nice folks ,answer phones and give good answers
btw, very nice folks ,answer phones and give good answers
Le Mans Master
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http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...Dfl-JxTNx8UKhA
the web site page looks , home made, but the products are excellent, I converted all by brackets to them when I upgraded my a/c to the aftermarket, hope this helps
the web site page looks , home made, but the products are excellent, I converted all by brackets to them when I upgraded my a/c to the aftermarket, hope this helps
Le Mans Master
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From: Butler Pa
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...Dfl-JxTNx8UKhA
the web site page looks , home made, but the products are excellent, I converted all by brackets to them when I upgraded my a/c to the aftermarket, hope this helps
the web site page looks , home made, but the products are excellent, I converted all by brackets to them when I upgraded my a/c to the aftermarket, hope this helps