5.7 L Hemi, ZF 8HP70 Swap

articcolds said
Was wondering if anyone has done a swap to an LS3 and tans combo kit into a Cuda.I have a 68 Cuda and looking to make a touring car but have modern running gear. The LS3 looks like the simple solution having the ECU and harness plus trans comes with in some kits. Like guys have said some combo's are just to new and nothing on the swaps yet. I see a lot of shows and guys using the LS3 so I thought this would be a great start. Of course I have no clue yet if my QA1 K-frame and the actual trans tunnel of the car will all work without severe modification's. Yes I know its a Chev but I am a fan of something that I can at least get help in my area if I need for ECU flashing and tuning for future updates. So if anyone knew of what If anyone knows what I maybe challenged with in this swap I would appreciate the reply. I was thinking of using the Unisteer electric box on the column verses trying to fab. something for rack and pinion. Not sure if this will work but cannot grasp any other idea at the moment.

I do like your idea for an electric power steering column though. I've thoght about that myself a few times, but haven't really looked too far into it. Still pretty costly as I understand it, so a Borgeson box may still be the cheaper route if someone has to have power steering without a rack and pinion K frame. Ratio might get interesting though. Power assist is all well and good, but typically you only run power because you want a quicker ratio as well. I know they have at least one quicker ratio manual box and there's a quicker ratio pitman too I believe, but I don't think that pitman clears a modern engine oil pan very well.