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jolinari:

--- Quote ---Originally posted by Cameron 77C3

--- Quote ---Originally posted by Chromie
The install a cresida steering box and set up drag link and idler arm for a big block takes 10 days of intense work (with engine bay already bare)
Ford steering boxes are really not suited for Corvettes
reasons are:-
1/ too bulky
2/ Steering coupling design (too riged)
3/ Ford steering boxes have free play problems
4/ Ford steering boxes leak oil easily
A Cressida steering box is far more reliable than a Ford steering box
 Take note a steering conversion should only be done by a expert with experience in this area as this is the beginning of a good conversion or another very bad one.
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Chromie, Joes question I think stems from, "what if you have a small block,  the conversion is already done and car has been on the road for some time, but would like to get rid of the ford box and replace with Cressida box.  Roughly how much dollars?"

Cam
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sorry did not explain it properly...;51 what u said Cam that is what i meant!
;42

Chromie:
Ok ok ok ok ok ;--
I recommend a cressida steering box on all C3's and most C2's
I also recommend the "Big Block" type steering set up on both small blocks as well as big blocks.
Why? you ask!
Simple if you do this it will mean easy axcess to your spark plugs. You will be able to get to your spark plugs from up top with a ratchet and socket even with extractors. Naturally the same goes for big blocks.
Price is from $3,950.00 + G.S.T. plus parts to $4,250.00 + G.S.T. plus parts for "steering only set up
Only possible complication is steering column alignment to steering box which would not be known until steering box is fitted. Steering column reposition would be done at additional cost.
Steering coupling angle between steering box abd steering coulmn should be zero to a maximum of 10 degrees
Exhaust should be at least 1" (25mm) away from steering coupling minimum
Hope thie helps:v

Chromie:
jolinari
I see that from your pictures of your corvette that you are doing a mirror conversion. Mainly the right hand side of the friewall you are extending it out to mount the brake booster like the factory did on the left side.
If this is so I recommend that you do not do this
Reasons:-
1/ not necessary
2/ puts brake booster in such a way that it can fouls on the engine (especially big blocks)
3/ early A/C compressors will not fit
4/ makes pedal positioning difficult
5/ creates problems with original hood latches.
As for the left side of the firewall simple make it flat as you have (but leave the hood latch section still in tact.
Put a custom made A/C case under the original hood latch and make sure the your heater hoses come out at the bottom of the A/C case not at the top because it will foul on the hood latch.;35

jolinari:

--- Quote ---Originally posted by Chromie
jolinari
I see that from your pictures of your corvette that you are doing a mirror conversion. Mainly the right hand side of the friewall you are extending it out to mount the brake booster like the factory did on the left side.
If this is so I recommend that you do not do this
Reasons:-
1/ not necessary
2/ puts brake booster in such a way that it can fouls on the engine (especially big blocks)
3/ early A/C compressors will not fit
4/ makes pedal positioning difficult
5/ creates problems with original hood latches.
As for the left side of the firewall simple make it flat as you have (but leave the hood latch section still in tact.
Put a custom made A/C case under the original hood latch and make sure the your heater hoses come out at the bottom of the A/C case not at the top because it will foul on the hood latch.;35
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u mean JP hey

Chromie:
Whoops:pinki sorry  jolinari
yes I meant JP;42

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