68 Firebird Truturn and 10:1 manual steering

[captainofiron]

I had been considering a rack and pinion, but after seeing all the issues people have with Pontiac engines and systems designed for Camaros, I looked at alternatives

The combo I'm leaning toward now is the truturn and a quick ratio (10:1) manual box

Anybody running something similar?

I'm just not sure about the 10:1 on a street car that I will probably only see occasional track time with

[Tinker]

Are you running a Pontiac engine?
I tried the tru turn on my '69 and had clearance problems with the oil pan. I was running a Canton oil pan and the centerlink has been updated since I tried, but I would suggest talking with Ridetech before purchasing anything.

[captainofiron]

Are you running a Pontiac engine?
I tried the tru turn on my '69 and had clearance problems with the oil pan. I was running a Canton oil pan and the centerlink has been updated since I tried, but I would suggest talking with Ridetech before purchasing anything.

Oh ok awesome thanks for the heads up

I am running a Pontiac engine, hence 90% of my fitment issues hahaha

I will talk to them first, was it left to right clearance hitting the pan side wall?

Thanks

[Tinker]

I will talk to them first, was it left to right clearance hitting the pan side wall?


I believe it was. The other thing I had to do was replace all my linkages. There was a difference from Camaro to Firebird on pitman and idler arms and centerlink. I forget exactly, but some ends of the Pontiac are male vs female of the Chevy version, or vice versa. The Chevy idler arm then hit my header, and thats when I surrendered and went plan b. I now have a Speedtech clip and a rack...I may have just traded problems, but that poncho engine is staying!