steering with a big block

[jared57]

hi guys im new to the site i have a question on steerins with a big block can you use the stock steering pieses

[55redshoebox]

welcome to the site,yes i run the stock steering components with a 605 steering box,my engine is 1 1/2" forward for firewall clearance so i run a special oil pan to clear the drag link.something you might want to think about.good luck:tu


Brian

[jared57]

thank you just starting project i have cci motor mounts moves motor up 21/2 inches up

[hamsman]

:tu I have a 500 steering box alongside the 454 which has been moved 3/4 to 1" forward, works fine.

Don, aka.....the hamsman

[r66ss]

yep

Im running a bbc with muncie, and have stock steering box, no issues either :)

welcome aboard also

[jared57]

what oil pan is everyone useing on a bigblock is it the milodon or the moroso is one better than the other thanks for the help

[carls 56]

hi jared and welcome! good to have you here :cool:

[hamsman]

what oil pan is everyone useing on a bigblock is it the milodon or the moroso is one better than the other thanks for the help

:) I have the Milodon #30970 (7-qt) under my 454, gave plenty of room for the steering etc.

Don, aka.....the hamsman

[onefine55]

Running a 454- 3/4" forward with 500 steering box. Made a modified drop center link to use my pan. Most I've read here (and there's alot of post on the subject) is you"ll have to change your pan or steering link. Headers can (will) be an issue too. Search through past posts and read up-there's alot of knowledge on this site.

[jared57]

is there a big problem with using cci big block mounts that moves engine up 2 1/4 up thank you

[KDs56210]

Im pulled forward 1 1/4" runnin 605 with speedway motors full length headers and the milodon pan with no issues..2 1/4" fwd may create issues, allthough milodon does make another oil pan that is more notched (think it is listed for 55-57 and chevy II's)..would work great with rack and pinion, trust me when you see it youll know what im talking about..at any rate, being pulled fwd that much you may need that pan. Hope this helps:cool:

[USA1]

is there a big problem with using cci big block mounts that moves engine up 2 1/4 up thank you

I run CCI mounts ,full lenth headers, 500 PS, Eldebrock mech fuel pump, BBC Falcon II pan, I tried the 1 inch foward or whatever that came tacked in the car for the blown 454 the prevous owner was going to us and things fit like a saddle on a sow

[ColoradoCruser56]

I run CCI mounts ,full lenth headers, 500 PS, Eldebrock mech fuel pump, BBC Falcon II pan, I tried the 1 inch foward or whatever that came tacked in the car for the blown 454 the prevous owner was going to us and things fit like a saddle on a sow

USA1, Pictures would be really nice. Was hoping you had an album but did not find one.
Randy

[keith]

welcome to the site,yes i run the stock steering components with a 605 steering box,my engine is 1 1/2" forward for firewall clearance so i run a special oil pan to clear the drag link.something you might want to think about.good luck:tu


Brian

What engine and oil pan Brian?? There was a thread a week(?) ago about drag link and pan clearance issues.

[anderssonbros]

I'm running a 502 with the original pan, which have been 'altered' to clear the center link, and a Delphi 600 box. And some home brewed headers.
As mentioned above the drag link as well as the header clearance will be something to fix/consider.
It's far from impossible though! :)

[55redshoebox]

hey Keith.it's a BBC and i have the moroso oil pan the one with the notch in it,it's very close the drag link to the notch in the oil pan but it doesn't rub.moroso also makes one that comes stright down,and milodon also,but not sure about ground clearance,i had mine from a previous car,and with my car being lowered seams to work out fine.i'll see if i can get a picture of it.

[ShoeBoxFox]

:) I have the Milodon #30970 (7-qt) under my 454, gave plenty of room for the steering etc.

Don, aka.....the hamsman

Hi Don, is that stock height or lowered? I've got a 3" drop in the front... any clearance problems w/ that pan? thanks - Sammy

[OldSchool57]

welcome to the site,yes i run the stock steering components with a 605 steering box,my engine is 1 1/2" forward for firewall clearance so i run a special oil pan to clear the drag link.something you might want to think about.good luck:tu


Brian

Brian I am planning to go with the same set up as you have. You have 1 1/2" fwd. How is firewall clearance for distributer and valve covers? Did you do any mods to firewall also? I will be running a pertronix flame thrower which is approx the same diameter as a stock points type distributer.and short valve covers. Thanks any info wil be appreciated. I am hoping that the 1 1/2 fwd will be good without firewall mods?

[Donnie]

:sign0016:hi guys im new to the site i have a question on steerins with a big block can you use the stock steering pieses

Jared..on our 56 we got away with 3/4 inch forward CPP mounts that had to be cut and rewelded...slight mods on the firewall..stock 210{six cylinder} steering box..but were able to use the stock 77 454 truck pan...linkage interferes with the pan at a hard lock right or hard lock left turn...normal driving no problem..headers were a set of Dougs cut down to fit on the steering box side and raised up on both sides to stay even with the frame..
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We got a LOT of help and pics from guys on this site...here is the link to our conversion..http://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25068 hope some part of this might help you out...D