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Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on :
 
What setups is everyone running for power steering in these classics. I don't want a rack and pinion and wonder if there is any other options. The stock setup just feels too sloppy
 
Posted by 70stang351w (Member # 9948) on :
 
i have my stock still was thinking about having it rebuilt but just may go borgeson p/s setup heard they are a lot better than stock and dont have the leaking issues plus you don't lose turning radius like with rack and pinions systems

http://www.borgeson.com/xcart/home.php?cat=48

[ 2016-02-03, 10:31 PM: Message edited by: 70stang351w ]
 
Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on :
 
Looks like that's the route I'll be going. Just might have to change my header setup.
 
Posted by 70stang351w (Member # 9948) on :
 
what headers do you have currently?
 
Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on :
 
hooker long tubes. i think 1 3/4" tubes

[ 2016-02-04, 03:33 PM: Message edited by: sic70stang ]
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
I'm running the Borgeson unit in my mustang and cougar.

http://www.borgeson.com/

I really don't have much complaints for the price. Still keeps the stock turn radius.
 
Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
I've got a rack and pinion in my '68. I bought it before the Borgeson setup came out. If I had to do it again, I'd probably go the Borgeson route.
 
Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on :
 
looks like ill have something to do this spring. i also need a new 9" third member. so long money lol
 
Posted by Duncan Motors (Member # 7045) on :
 
flaming river makes great quick ratio boxes, the boxes is were most of the slop comes from, then the ram and control valve, if its not a rack an pinion then just get new ori, the ori stuff if in good shape is not sloppy, prob a sloppy box an control valve. good luck, expensive either way.
 
Posted by KevinK (Member # 9234) on :
 
The newest power steering option is the electric assist like the new cars today. There are vendors offering kits.
 
Posted by 68dustin (Member # 5388) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by KevinK:
The newest power steering option is the electric assist like the new cars today. There are vendors offering kits.
Seems like this is still way over priced
 
Posted by Duncan Motors (Member # 7045) on :
 
its just a electric powered fluid pump, all you would delete is teh ps pump,,,, an those really arent the issue.
 
Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Duncan Motors:
its just a electric powered fluid pump, all you would delete is teh ps pump,,,, an those really arent the issue.
There's an electric motor on the steering column. It provides assistance to a manual box setup. Most new cars have this type of power assist now. Seems pretty slick.

http://www.cjponyparts.com/electric-power-steering-conversion-kit-1967-1969/p/PSKE3/

[ 2016-02-05, 06:36 PM: Message edited by: wilit ]
 
Posted by 408sbfmustang (Member # 3820) on :
 
http://forums.vintage-mustang.com/mod-custom-forum/787114-best-200-mod-ever-eps.html
 
Posted by 70stang351w (Member # 9948) on :
 
if your running the stock pump looks like you gotta change that too(are stock 70 pump doesn't put out enough pressure). i've been reading the headers could be ok but looks some use adj engine mounts RON Morris and supposedly you have an inch clearance but they say the next issue is the stock zbar setup but cjponyparts have one for $55 to fix that.
 
Posted by sic70stang (Member # 4347) on :
 
I'm currently running a 5.0 pump and had some new lines made to make it work. Not sure if that might complicate things
 
Posted by 70stang351w (Member # 9948) on :
 
should be ok if running a fox ps pump they are rated 1250 -1300psi which is what the borgeson needs guess the old school pumps just wont cut it
 
Posted by Sinister Mustang (Member # 13889) on :
 
I have the stock system in my 67. 9/10, if the system is feeling sloppy its because your steering box bolts or ram bolts are coming loose.

I ended up welding my relocation bracket for my headers to the car so the bolts stop backing out.
 
Posted by eldog68 (Member # 12928) on :
 
I'll be going with a TCP power rack and pinion when I get that farif I decide to build the 68 sitting in the garage.
 




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