rack & pinion conversion 67 stang

[pritchr1]

I am thinking of coverting my old power steering unit to power rack & pinion on my 67 restored restomod. I would like to hear from anyone who has done a conversion and would like to know which vendor has the best performing product.

 

[j69302]

I put the TCP power rack in my 69. Its the most expensive one out there but I think it is well worth the money.

Its very tight and precise, and bolted right on with no modifications.

 

[96 DOHC Cobra]

Just an FYI. All the R&P kits out there were designed for use with the stock exhaust manifolds. Some work with certain headers, but it's kind of a crap-shoot unless you're fitting one of the "known" combinations.

 

[chepsk8]

Hit the archives here, there are a few good threads from a few years ago on this subject, as a few of us have made our own or tried certain kits.

also research the remaining Mustang magzines.

Yes, headers are problems with these kits. Clutch linkage too.

 

[bnickel]

from my research into the subject Randalls Rack was about the best option for the money. sine then unisteer has come out with a new power rack system that is very similar to the Randals unit but possibly with some improved features.

i haven't done much research on the unsteer unit as i ended getting a TCP rack (just the rack only) on ebay for about $250 but i have yet to purchase the install kit for it which will be about another $500 or so. it was way too cheap to pass it up, even if i have to have the rack rebuilt i'll still be in it for under a grand $$.

 

[StangDreamin']

Bryan; is that for the Kitty?

 

[mdjay]

No fitment issues with headers that I've heard in selling them for 8 years now on the TCP racks. It sits right where your crossmember bolts in. A little more spendy but worth it in quality IMO.

Bnickle Call me on the install kit when you're ready!

 

[bnickel]

Bryan; is that for the Kitty?

yep, sure is. was originally for the pony but since it's going to be changing pastures at some point i decided to use it on the coug.

 

[bnickel]

No fitment issues with headers that I've heard in selling them for 8 years now on the TCP racks. It sits right where your crossmember bolts in. A little more spendy but worth it in quality IMO.

Bnickle Call me on the install kit when you're ready!

well if it's signifacntly cheaper than $500 i may be ready now......

 

[68EFIvert]

I put in a Steeroids kit and the fit was great. I have Headman long tube with a JMC hydraulic clutch. I was not able to use the Mustang Steve cable clutch due to clearance problems with the steering shaft. It has worked flawlessly for me.