KENTON
Well-Known Member
That's going to be nice when it's done.
Wow this is an incredible build. Shame there is some nonsensical bickering. Anyhow, i have a question. I see the tunnel cut out for the transmission. Is that for normal fitment or because the engine is sitting higher than the factory position?
looks nice..
My only question is with all the available talent and resources why did you keep the stock steering box, Kframe and rear leaf springs? unless is a rules issue?..Im not current on FIA protocol. I know (us) Mopar people are hard headed..but running pikes peak with that steering box?..would leave me to question weather he really wants to go fast and or win.. I must be missing something.
I digress.
looks like alot of skilled hard work... keep it up ...best regards..
Why would somebody piss and moan about a nice fabbed rollcage? Anyway, the torsion bar suspension is a awesome design, and MOST guys replace it because they buy into the hype of coilover suspensions. In fact, I would bet 90% of the guys who buy aftermarket suspension systems for there mopars, are not skilled enough with driving, to even get the maximum performance out of a stock suspension.....And my prediction is there are gonna be some butt-hurt guys when this thing outruns there fancy aftermarket setup..
This car is built to shut a lot of mouths.
J-Man,
We did a run, market is flooded with options and there is little money to be made on them. we tell customers to call the folks at Firm Feel, we have a good relationship with them. And sorry, Washington is a bit off the beaten path for us. It was tough on the budget just getting up to Colorado last year, lol.
Cheapstreet,
You missed a piece of the thread. Electronic power steering is being used with the box.
How is the electronic power steering to work with the current/original stuff?
How is the electronic power steering to work with the current/original stuff?
You shove the unit from a Vue/Cruze/Equinox under the dash and run a controller available on eBay.
I'm using a Hower 2:1 steering quickener between the column and the manual box. That will give me 12:1. If I want faster I can switch to a 20:1, or 16:1, box to speed it up more and even go to fast ratio idler/pitman to adjust even further.
Since $$$ seems to be a hot topic in the thread, let's look at how much is going into this solution.
Used Vue column $100
eBay controller $65
Howe Quickener $92
U Joints/Couplers/Steering Shaft $325
Borgeson Manual Box $380
Wow... $962 for a complete electric steering solution with steering box. Price out a new FFI box (or Borgeson), rebuilt column, pump, pulleys and it's pretty much a wash.
What really drove this decision? The headers... 2" TTI Gen3 will not clear any power steering box. It's a heck of a lot cheaper to put in this solution than have a set of custom headers built. Plus, better packaging, adjustable, etc...