"Performance" manual steering rack?
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Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Allen TX
"Performance" manual steering rack?
I've owned my '69 BB for 5 months now. It has a properly working power steering system in it, but I must say that the steering feel is a bit vague. The suspension is set up to handle well, and after recently adding the 17" rubber it handles much better... but the steering is just so-so. It's easy to steer, which is nice I guess, but again its best classified as soft and vague.
Does anyone make a quality manual rack out there? Pricing?
And if I did this, could I then run tall BB valve covers to fit roller rockers in the future?
Thanks
Does anyone make a quality manual rack out there? Pricing?
And if I did this, could I then run tall BB valve covers to fit roller rockers in the future?
Thanks
Race Director
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Re: "Performance" manual steering rack? (WA 2 FST)
Yes, some are overboosted. My 77 ps has great feel, etc.
Needs nothing & no plans to change.
:cool:
The ps can be modified for more feel. Markus (zwede) modified his stock 71 setup to be better.
Needs nothing & no plans to change.
:cool:
The ps can be modified for more feel. Markus (zwede) modified his stock 71 setup to be better.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: Saginaw Michigan
Re: "Performance" manual steering rack? (WA 2 FST)
You can also send your control valve to Vette Brakes & Products and request that it be rebuilt with a heavier preload spring. They may even sell you the special spring and you could rebuild the valve if you feel ambitious. The phone number for the Sales Dept is 1-800-237-9991. Ask for a rebuild kit with a 55 lb spring. You could also ask for their Tech Dept.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 1999
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From: Wylie TX
Re: "Performance" manual steering rack? (WA 2 FST)
With the steroids, you don't need to run power. I only suggest this as you are asking for a "quality manual rack". It is pretty pricey (my opinion), but is the only "kit" available. Gene (mrvette) may have some other ideas.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2000
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Re: "Performance" manual steering rack? (WA 2 FST)
Or you could take the control valve apart and rebuild it with the heavier spring or just install some washers at the end of the spring to increase the pre load. I think both are included in the control valve rebuild kit. I did mine, it was easy. Never did try messing with the preload tho, just tore it all out and started on completely custom steering setup.
Chris
Chris
