vega steering box...

brent flynn · 09-10-2012, 10:58 PM

Who is running a vega steering box on their '68 Camaro/Firebird? and will the one out of jegs work ok? Will i need the pitman arm, as well? THanks!

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555-60750
Vega Steering Box
22:1 Steering Ratio
5/8"-36 Spline Input Shaft
Intended for use in vehicles weighing 2500 lbs. or less
More info on JEGS Performance Products 60750
$249.99
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555-60752
Vega Pitman Arm
6" Center to Center
Large End: 1" Dia. x 36 Spline
Small End: 0.600" Dia. with 4° Tapper
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brent flynn · 09-11-2012, 06:10 PM

207 look sees and no answers? hehe... somebody help a dude out...hehe
I want to buy one, just want to make sure its a direct swap...Thanks!

L78 Nova · 09-11-2012, 06:17 PM

For what I know...spline size on the Vega box is different. You will have to fab a pitman arm. Box is smaller so the rag joint will come up short too so you would have to fab something there as well.
Gary

Tod Lane · 09-11-2012, 06:31 PM

Don't think that box is rated for the weight of that Camaro...

An S10 box may be a better option.

brent flynn · 09-11-2012, 06:58 PM

i figured i'd need the pitman arm... i wasnt sure if it was basically a direct swap... sounds more trouble than its worth... i figured it'd be ok to be used on a drag car... was lookin for more header clearance...

MEXJOE · 09-11-2012, 07:23 PM

Hi
I was going to try one of those but was talked out of it by a fellow racer who had one fail
( brake off the frame)
and it caused him to crash his car in to the wall.
I don't think it was worth it.
Just my 2 Penny's worth..

Quote:

Originally Posted by brent flynn

i figured i'd need the pitman arm... i wasnt sure if it was basically a direct swap... sounds more trouble than its worth... i figured it'd be ok to be used on a drag car... was lookin for more header clearance...

brent flynn · 09-11-2012, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MEXJOE

Hi
I was going to try one of those but was talked out of it by a fellow racer who had one fail
( brake off the frame)
and it caused him to crash his car in to the wall.
I don't think it was worth it.
Just my 2 Penny's worth..

Well, i doubt thats what i'll do... i probably stick with the camaro box that i have... THe headers i have are pretty tight(hedman Huslers), but gonna switch to Mad Dogs, which i believe will fit better... Huslers arent legal for stock(plates)...

chris ok · 09-11-2012, 10:28 PM

I would love to hear more about this S 10 manual steering and a pitman arm and any info you can pass on boxin a first gen F body. This is a 1967 Camaro I am working on. We are starting w a power box n pump and looking to remove it.
Car in body shop n will be home prob sooner then later.
Chris.

L78 Nova · 09-11-2012, 11:03 PM

http://www.flamingriver.com/index.ph...s0007/FR1500BS

Flaming new Vega box with X body conversion pitman... Light but not recommended for big wheelies.

Local guy broke an aluminum version of the Vega box on a big wheelstand.... I also have an aluminum Vega one but I'm too nervous to try it. My car barely pulls the tires.
Gary

FrankM · 09-12-2012, 06:22 AM

Check these guys out http://www.borgeson.com/
Jegs carries there stuff. My 3rg gen had the s10 box on it but the wrong pitman. I called their service and they were very helpful. They had a direct fit. Hope it helps.

09-10-2012, 10:58 PM	#1
brent flynn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middletown, IN Posts: 593 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	vega steering box... Who is running a vega steering box on their '68 Camaro/Firebird? and will the one out of jegs work ok? Will i need the pitman arm, as well? THanks! 2 Products View All 555-60750 Vega Steering Box 22:1 Steering Ratio 5/8"-36 Spline Input Shaft Intended for use in vehicles weighing 2500 lbs. or less More info on JEGS Performance Products 60750 $249.99 Ships Today 555-60752 Vega Pitman Arm 6" Center to Center Large End: 1" Dia. x 36 Spline Small End: 0.600" Dia. with 4° Tapper View this item __________________ 1968 Bird/TRW 455/Home ported 13's, '70 Qjet,Holley Street Dominator manifold, Comp Solid FT, 10.817/122.30/1.440 Workin' on E/SA combo 3119 E/SA Last edited by brent flynn; 09-11-2012 at 06:08 PM.

09-11-2012, 06:10 PM	#2
brent flynn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middletown, IN Posts: 593 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: vega steering box... 207 look sees and no answers? hehe... somebody help a dude out...hehe I want to buy one, just want to make sure its a direct swap...Thanks! __________________ 1968 Bird/TRW 455/Home ported 13's, '70 Qjet,Holley Street Dominator manifold, Comp Solid FT, 10.817/122.30/1.440 Workin' on E/SA combo 3119 E/SA

09-11-2012, 06:17 PM	#3
L78 Nova Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 92 Likes: 243 Liked 23 Times in 13 Posts	Re: vega steering box... For what I know...spline size on the Vega box is different. You will have to fab a pitman arm. Box is smaller so the rag joint will come up short too so you would have to fab something there as well. Gary

09-11-2012, 06:31 PM	#4
Tod Lane Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 152 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: vega steering box... Don't think that box is rated for the weight of that Camaro... An S10 box may be a better option. __________________ Tod Lane Swartz & Lane 66 Nova Swartz & Lane 79 H/CM Trans Am

09-11-2012, 06:58 PM	#5
brent flynn Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Middletown, IN Posts: 593 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: vega steering box... i figured i'd need the pitman arm... i wasnt sure if it was basically a direct swap... sounds more trouble than its worth... i figured it'd be ok to be used on a drag car... was lookin for more header clearance... __________________ 1968 Bird/TRW 455/Home ported 13's, '70 Qjet,Holley Street Dominator manifold, Comp Solid FT, 10.817/122.30/1.440 Workin' on E/SA combo 3119 E/SA

09-11-2012, 10:28 PM	#8
chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 591 Likes: 127 Liked 46 Times in 29 Posts	Re: vega steering box... I would love to hear more about this S 10 manual steering and a pitman arm and any info you can pass on boxin a first gen F body. This is a 1967 Camaro I am working on. We are starting w a power box n pump and looking to remove it. Car in body shop n will be home prob sooner then later. Chris. Last edited by chris ok; 09-11-2012 at 10:50 PM. Reason: ...

09-11-2012, 11:03 PM	#9
L78 Nova Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 92 Likes: 243 Liked 23 Times in 13 Posts	Re: vega steering box... http://www.flamingriver.com/index.ph...s0007/FR1500BS Flaming new Vega box with X body conversion pitman... Light but not recommended for big wheelies. Local guy broke an aluminum version of the Vega box on a big wheelstand.... I also have an aluminum Vega one but I'm too nervous to try it. My car barely pulls the tires. Gary

09-12-2012, 06:22 AM	#10
FrankM Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 98 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: vega steering box... Check these guys out http://www.borgeson.com/ Jegs carries there stuff. My 3rg gen had the s10 box on it but the wrong pitman. I called their service and they were very helpful. They had a direct fit. Hope it helps.