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Steering Gear Upgrade 69 Firebird
I want to do the steering gear upgrade for on my 69 Bird which is a factory 400 car with factory power steering equipment intact. if I upgraded to a steering box from a 84-92 Camaro - it's the 12.7:1 ratio box with Cardone rebuild 276550 do I risk issues with a bad rebuild. Is this still the suggested part for these quality wise. Am I safe to assume aside from adapters for hoses and the steering coupler, all of my factory parts will accept the upgrade?
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Will Rivera '69 Firebird 400/461, 290+ E D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears '64 LeMans 400/461, #16 Heads, HR 230/236, TKO600, 9inch Rear, 3.89 gears '69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: Non-running project |
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Call "Turn One" in Saginaw, Michigan for Intel on your steering box intentions. Excellent company, this is who built my 69 Firebird steering box into a 2-1/4 turn lock to lock. Very pleased with the results.
Tim john--- |
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I put in a WS6 quick ratio box in my 69 and it bolted right in if I remember correctly... it was 17 years ago.
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Do you recall what year WS6 box?
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Will Rivera '69 Firebird 400/461, 290+ E D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears '64 LeMans 400/461, #16 Heads, HR 230/236, TKO600, 9inch Rear, 3.89 gears '69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: Non-running project |
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I think it was out of an 80 T/A.
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Do you know what years WS6 boxes are desirable and direct swap?
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Will Rivera '69 Firebird 400/461, 290+ E D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears '64 LeMans 400/461, #16 Heads, HR 230/236, TKO600, 9inch Rear, 3.89 gears '69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: Non-running project |
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Not for sure, but fairly sure the 80 -81 T/A WS6 will bolt in. Anyone know for sure? The WS6 box is much better than the stock one IMO.
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