Andreas Posted June 18, 2002 Share Posted June 18, 2002 Just ordered a constant 12:1 steering box with new pump from www.corvettesteering.com Price for the brand-new box was $325. GM list price is $704, gmpartsdirect.com has them listed for $540! Will keep you posted on the progress. Maybe a candidate for a tech article in the newsletter as well (?).... Hey Kevin, these guys are in your town! ------------------ 71 Monte 454 HO "FULMNTE" 86 Monte LS "The Gray Mouse" FOR SALE! Andreas' Monte Carlo Site Member NMCOA, FGMCC (Event Coordinator) ------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------ "It ain't a car if it's not a Monte" [This message has been edited by Andreas (edited 06-18-2002).] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC-71 Posted June 18, 2002 Share Posted June 18, 2002 Do you have the GM part number for that box. I used one out of a 87 SS. You are going to be happy with the way your Monte will handle. I did this swap so if you have any questions I will be happy to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted June 18, 2002 Author Share Posted June 18, 2002 Thanks Carl! The GM part no is #7839897 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted July 5, 2002 Author Share Posted July 5, 2002 Got the fast ratio steering box & pump installed: My first spin around the block, WHOA! Big difference. The Monte feels MUCH tighter now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2002 Share Posted July 5, 2002 Andreas, KEWL! I'd love to see the write up on this in the newsletter. Driving down to Denver yesterday over our crappy roads has convinced me that I want/need to update the suspension & steering on my Monte (currently stock). Also, where are you picking up the lines/hoses in your engine bay? I like the way they look, and may do similar in my ride in the future. ------------------ If you want government to intervene domestically, you're a liberal. If you want government to intervene overseas, you're a conservative. If you want government to intervene everywhere, you're a moderate. If you don't want government to intervene anywhere, you're an extremist. —JOSEPH SOBRAN (1995) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreas Posted July 5, 2002 Author Share Posted July 5, 2002 The power steering hoses are standard rubber. I just covered them with braided steel that I had left over from one of the kits that you can buy at Pep Boys.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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