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Topic: Borgenson power steering

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Borgenson power steering

Posted: 7/20/14 10:14am Message 1 of 8
Bags74Vette
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I have heard good things about the Borgeson power steering conversion. Would that work better than the stock configuration I have now on my 74 454? It seems to get pretty messy under there at times. Thanks





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Re: Borgenson power steering

Posted: 7/20/14 11:00am Message 2 of 8
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I installed one on my 73 SBC. Less parts is always better in my book. Things will be tight as with everything on a BBC better worth it.

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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
 


Re: Borgenson power steering

Posted: 7/20/14 11:02am Message 3 of 8
Bags74Vette
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would this be a simple install?




Re: Borgenson power steering

Posted: 7/20/14 3:59pm Message 4 of 8
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depends on the shape of the steering column. Once you remove the old gear box, slave valve,hoses, and cylinder you will need to shorten the shaft coming out of the column. This is done by tapping it inside the column. If it is not rusted together you may be able to do this without removing the column from the car. several light hits to the end of the shaft where the rag joint goes may be all that it needs. If it takes more then that then I would remove the steering column and do it on the work bench. When you tap on the end of the column make sure you use a brass hammer or a block to protect the shaft from damage.


Brian - NCM Lifetime Member

73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
 


Re: Borgenson power steering

Posted: 7/20/14 7:39pm Message 5 of 8
Bags74Vette
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Thanks so much


Re: Borgenson power steering

Posted: 7/20/14 8:03pm Message 6 of 8
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Plus 1 on what Brian said. I put one in my '81. A world of difference. Install wasn't to bad on mine. 



GEN III 5.7L "LS6" Engine swap
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'69 "N11" Sidepipes
Borgeson Steering Box
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Re: Borgenson power steering

Posted: 7/22/14 11:04am Message 7 of 8
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Sarge81 said: Plus 1 on what Brian said. I put one in my '81. A world of difference. Install wasn't to bad on mine. 


And Sarge put one on mine, no problem with work space as the engine was out Big smile
That was an 80 and the shaft went back easy.... a bit to far at first......
The dude is an amazing mechanic.....except on Cat engines in tour boats....... just sayin....
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Re: Borgenson power steering

Posted: 7/23/14 10:32am Message 8 of 8
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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.
That was an 80 and the shaft went back easy.... a bit to far at first......
The dude is an amazing mechanic…..except on Cat engines in tour boats....... just sayin....
Evil Smileebo

Dang dude, that wiring on that boat was beyond all "Bubba'd out." lol.





GEN III 5.7L "LS6" Engine swap
TKO500 5 spd.

3.54 Dana 44
'69 "N11" Sidepipes
Borgeson Steering Box
Born 8/1981
Sequence #3975




Click here to see more pics of my Vette on CarDomain.


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