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Announcements => Giving Thanks => Topic started by: nailr65 on March 25, 2012, 08:23:24 AM

Title: Thank you
Post by: nailr65 on March 25, 2012, 08:23:24 AM

Just wanted to say thank you to all that help with questions regarding my GS.  Converting from manual steering to power steering.  I used a Delphi quick ratio box with a OEM pump and brackets that I found on Ebay years ago.  This is got to be one of the best upgrades ever, It makes the car so much more enjoyable to drive being a 4 speed and all.  Unfortunately my wife will be able to drive it now.  HAHA.  :love4:

Not sure how I would do it with out you guys.   :icon_salut:

Thanks Again, Dave

Title: Re: Thank you
Post by: WkillGS on March 25, 2012, 07:31:57 PM

Great to hear it turned out well Dave!
I never heard of the Delphi box prior to the posts here, but I did a Pontiac Trans Am box swap on my '66 years ago. The 12.7 ratio sure made quite a difference.  :headbang:
The last ps box swap I did was from a late 80's caprice cop car.... it required hose adapters from Lee Manufacturing, the original pitman arm to be swapped, and a 3/4" rag joint (IIRC) from a manual steering '66.
What was required to install the Delphi box?

Title: Re: Thank you
Post by: nailr65 on March 26, 2012, 08:52:40 AM

I ordered the Delphi 600 series quick ratio 14-1 box from OPGI.  It was listed as a kit.  It came with the 2 hose adapters and the rag joint.  I had to make one modification to the original coupler on the steering shaft.  The original rag joint had two 1/2" bolts to fasten it.  On the new rag joint I received it had one 1/2" bolt and one 9/16" bolt.  I just drilled out the original coupler to 9/16" on the one side and it bolted right up.  Pricey item the Delphi was, just north of $600 but well worth it in my book. 

Regards, Dave