Steeroids---Prices?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Knoxville Tennessee
Steeroids---Prices?
Steeroids is one of those mods I really want to do to my 79. I have checked the pricing thru a few of the usual places and they run between $1,100 and $1,200. I have noticed that you can buy them for a camero or firebird for a couple hundred less. I cannot possibly believe there is a dime's worth of difference in them; just the word "vette". I have also noticed used rack & pinions for sell at the local vette shows at a tremendous savings. I was wondering if any of you have bought any used rack & pinion and installed it on your C3? This is worth looking in to.
Bernie
Bernie
Melting Slicks
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Gene (MrVette) used a rack from something like a '92 Grand Am. This rack is apparently what the steeroids rack is based off of. If you don't mind fabricating, this is certainly the most cost efficient route.
Le Mans Master
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It's worth it. Along with a overdrive tranny, and more engine power, I consider it to be one of the 3 key mods a '70s Vette needs.
Be patient...Speed Direct will do a group purchase -- they're a supporting vendor. That's how I got mine and saved some $$$. In fact, you can gauge support for starting one by starting a thread to see who'd be interested. I think you need at least 7 buyers to catch their attention.
Be patient...Speed Direct will do a group purchase -- they're a supporting vendor. That's how I got mine and saved some $$$. In fact, you can gauge support for starting one by starting a thread to see who'd be interested. I think you need at least 7 buyers to catch their attention.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Knoxville Tennessee
If I could get the drawings I could get the brackets made for next to nothing. I believe that a good R & P used could be bought for in the $200 range. This is definately a possibility; although I won't rule out a group purchase. I'm just going to persue this angle for now. The more money I save the more I have available to spend on the vette.
Bernie
Bernie
