Power steering relocation help!!

Discussion in 'Small Block Tech' started by Sebambam, Aug 14, 2017.

  1. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

    Hey guys i need tp relocate the PS at least 2inches to the left ( towards the pulley) to clear more space on my driver side headers/ turbo.manifolds.

    Any suggestions?
     
  2. 300sbb_overkill

    300sbb_overkill WWG1WGA. MAGA

    What about the early style sbb pulleys that have the P/S mounted closer to the top, like from the sbb 300/340 engines? I do believe they're closer to the left as well IIRC. GL


    Derek
     
  3. 300sbb_overkill

    300sbb_overkill WWG1WGA. MAGA

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    Something like this setup?


    Derek
     
  4. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

    Do they fit the 350?
     
  5. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

  6. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    The 71+ 350 setup would probably work

    Or a GM type 2 with custom Bracket and remote reservoir

    I'd just go manual steer if it were me
     
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  7. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    rps20170814_224736.jpg 71+ up style much lower and tighter to the engine, plus much easier to adjust
     
  8. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

    I see do i just need the 71 + brackets? Or pump as well?

    Manual steering was in my mind as well..
    But i need a man. Steering box then
     
  9. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    S10 truck manual steer is a direct bolt on with your current pitman

    64/77? Box from Rock auto is around $145 but will need the manual pitman arm

    There were two different pumps used the Saginaw and the one with the neck on it, those are typically found in the low mount setup.

    One up side to running the power steering is you can go to a hydro boost setup, or just use manual brakes, but vacuum brakes and boosted engines don't work well together, you can put a check valve in line and it helps but they still act goofy.
    Also you will need the check valve inline to vac modulator for the tans so it will shift when under boost
     
  10. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

    Anything else to consider/ look out for when swaping
    Ps to Manual box?
     
  11. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    I have some of the tighter fitting power steering setups too if you want to go that route. Im guessing that is what mark had on his car when he mocked it up. I like the manual steering setup on mine but it turns easy with the skinny tires... Having the larger tires you may want the power steering...

    Great info from Ethan as usual..
     

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  12. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    I think this engine here has the newer style power steering and i could rob parts off it for you...
     

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  13. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    Something else concerns me, can the center section of the turbo be reclocked? , because the drain has to be at an angle that will allow gravity to do its thing. Otherwise you gonna have turbo issues
     
  14. hugger

    hugger Well-Known Member

    That's a big car setup, iirc it and the steering box try to occupy the same space when used in an Abody
     
  15. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    Ok its tough to see in that pic. I have lots more kicking around i will have a look.
     
  16. alec296

    alec296 i need another buick

    Yes use the later 71-80 and 231 v6 stuff will work. But 80-87 231 v6 stuff is mostly air pump Brackets so you would need to see if it clears
     
  17. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

    Great info here
    Does anybody have a 71+ setup for sale?
     
  18. Jim Blackwood

    Jim Blackwood Well-Known Member

    Something else you might want to consider is EPS (electric power steering). The power unit is grafted into the steering column. We have been using these on our engine conversions for a couple years now and they are quite good.

    Jim
     
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  19. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

    I like it its just not a budget friendly option...
    Its more about a quickfix and clear the turbos than a "update".
     
  20. sean Buick 76

    sean Buick 76 Buick Nut

    I will try to get to my other house to dig uo some power steering parts...
     

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