Power Stearing Clarify??

[1968 Valiant]

I am prepping to put a 440/727 combo in my 68 Valiant. I am using Schumakeer kit and headers.

I just realized that everyone keeps making comments on manual steering.

Is it possible for me to keep power stearing??

This car is very much a driver and if I cant keep power stearing that changes everything for my plans.....

 

[OKDart]

Yes, you can keep your power steering with the Shumacher headers. If you have Edelbrock heads the fit is very tight though.

 

[Jim Lusk]

Yes, some headers preclude using power steering, but it fits fine with factory manifolds.

 

[1968 Valiant]

I have a set of C body stock manifolds. Will these work on my a-body? I thought the headers were a must.

I would love to use stock manifolds if possible. I love the idea of keeping my car quiet

 

[Jim Lusk]

There are a couple of different C-body manifolds. The log style will fit (unless they are early REAR dump). We have used B-body HP manifolds on every build.

 

[1968 Valiant]

These are the ones I have, will they work? I would love to save a few bucks not having to buy headers I dont want in the first place (I want a true quiet sleeper)

 

[Jim Lusk]

They'll work, but the flow is quite a bit less than the B-body HP manifolds, but they'll set you back $2-300, normally. I have bought some sets for $50.

 

[swinginmy73]

When you say b-body what years are you using for the HP manifolds? Howcan I determine by looking at them?

 

[Jim Lusk]

The best fit is 68-73 manifolds. There are a few different casting numbers, but they all look the same (except they added a ridge for the heat stove in 1970). The rare 67 driver side manifold will fit with a "B" motor, but does not appear that it will fit with an "RB".

 

[Ajp440]

It can still be quiet with the Schumacher headers as long as you have a quiet exauhst system mufflers ect.

 

[Purple Haze]

I am prepping to put a 440/727 combo in my 68 Valiant. I am using Schumakeer kit and headers.

I just realized that everyone keeps making comments on manual steering.

Is it possible for me to keep power stearing??

This car is very much a driver and if I cant keep power stearing that changes everything for my plans.....

Jeez, man up it ain't as bad as you think, wtf do you think we did before power steering.

 

[1968 Valiant]

Easy there purple haze.
I have owned more my share of Armstrong steering cars. Including the one I am talking about putting this big block in.
It is simply a must on my list... My preference due to my extreme commitment to coffee while I drive.