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Original steering or rack for V8
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 3:03 pm
by Malcolm
Hey guys,
Has anyone ever used or is it possible to use standard type steering box in an EK when fitting a Chev V8.
Just wondering if its possible to get away without using a rack setup.
Mal
Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 5:54 pm
by Trev
Not if you want extractors to go down the side, I would still doubt it if you used normal manifolds, Trev
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Posted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 8:22 pm
by mrs ratbox
i knew a bloke that had an EH van with a steering box and small block, it was a while ago can't remember what pipes it had but i do know the steering box was moved over which affected the steering (wasn't very good) he bought it from WA so someone from there may know it, it was quite a few years ago
Re: Original steering or rack for V8
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 10:12 pm
by oldnek
Malcolm wrote:Hey guys,
Has anyone ever used or is it possible to use standard type steering box in an EK when fitting a Chev V8.
Just wondering if its possible to get away without using a rack setup.
I tried to when I had my first EK in 82, there is no way you can do it.
The chev oil pump and pick up is in the sump at the rear of the engine, and does not allow for any clearance for a drag link.
John
Original steering or rack for V8
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 10:23 pm
by Malcolm
Thanks for the info guys.
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 10:29 pm
by (AUST)Mod
Slightly off topic but does anyone know if v6's or nissan 6's can fit with the original steering in place?
Andrew
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 10:37 pm
by oldnek
I saw a EH sedan at Dapto with RB3o turbo insitu, had original steering box, but rose jointed steering linkages, the owner maybe lurking on the forum somewhere and could come forward, with some photos.
John
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:05 pm
by (AUST)Mod
Cheers for that John.
Makes me want an rb even more
Excuse my ignorance but what is a rose joint?
Thankyou
Andrew
Posted: Mon Oct 13, 2008 11:46 pm
by NoMAD
(AUST)Mod wrote:Cheers for that John.
Makes me want an rb even more
Excuse my ignorance but what is a rose joint?
Thankyou
Andrew
IF i'm not mistaking its just a rod end...
pretty much this
most places want know what your talking about so try places like SKF Bearings if you ever need one....
Someone correct me if i'm way off...
Cheers
NoMAD