Steering ratio??

slownugly

Daily Driver
Mar 30, 2010
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Cookeville, Tn
Hello, I am planning on replacing my steering box in my 82 malibu wagon with one i have from a 80 model camaro. The reason im switching it out is because i had a brand new set of flaming river u joints and a shaft to replace the rag joints on my camaro. I no longer have the project but was gonna use them on my malibu. The top u joint (column to shaft) fits perfectly but the shaft to steering box u joint is different. Apparently the splined shaft on a camaros steering box is bigger than a malibus? My question is, if i switch steering boxes how badly will it affect my steering? I wasnt sure if the camaros had a higher or lower steering ratio and how much of a difference itd really make? Thanks in advance!
 

SSedan64

Dragway Regular
Oct 5, 2009
948
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MACON, GA.
You would need to know the Code or check the box for Ratio. I'm not sure but, the internal Stops may adversely affect the turning radius.
Box swap Chart>> http://www.pozziracing.com/Media/psbox_chart.jpg
 

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