[1966_L78]

My Chevelle has manual steering, and I want to keep it that way...

What are some options as far as rebuilding, replacement boxes, new quick ratio boxes, etc?

Any good links?



I am thinking of 275/40-17 sticky tires up front, so a quick ratio might give my arms quite a workout...

 

[Ralph67]

Ya know we used to put a corvette worm gear in the old boxes, not sure of which box or the gear number, but we used them on our racecars and they worked great. Ralph

 

[Motorhead62]

I need a new box for my Elco too. Anybody got some good ideas?

 

[MarkM]

http://www.remyracingshop.com/index.php?p=catalog&mode=search&search_in=all&search_str=nova&x=0&y=0

 

[1966_L78]

http://www.remyracingshop.com/index.php?p=catalog&mode=search&search_in=all&search_str=nova&x=0&y=0

Thanks Mark... 24:1, 20:1 and 16:1 ratios... $320, but doesn't say if they are rebuilts or new...

I wonder what ratio the stock box is...

 

[Derek69SS]

With a little fabrication, a steering quickener could be installed.

http://www.howeracing.com/Steering/Index-Quickener.htm

 

[Randy 67EC]

Thanks Mark... 24:1, 20:1 and 16:1 ratios... $320, but doesn't say if they are rebuilts or new...

I wonder what ratio the stock box is...

The stock box should be 24:1, more info at www.corvettesteering.com if you are curious. They list the 20:1 as a fast ratio. I'm not sure if the 16:1 is stock to any car or is an aftermarket ratio. I want to get a 16:1 and try it. If I don't like it, I will probably go power at that time.

 

[64CDNSS]

Try these guys http://www.true-connections.com/

Part Number PS-6499. Third item down on product list.
Not much info provided, so you may have to give them a call.

 

[Chris R]

I sent my 66 manual box to power steering services in MO.

 

[novaderrik]

i know early Z/28 Camaros came standard with a fast ratio manual steering box- imagine a manual box with less than 3 turns lock to lock.. you'd be stronger than Hercules if you had to parallel park that thing more than once a week.