[Mikei16]

Looking to install P/S in my 55 chevy, I was told that I would have to replace my headers so the box would fit. Is the PS box that much bigger? Has anyone done this without replace the headers?
Thanks for any info
Mike

 

[acardon]

Looking to install P/S in my 55 chevy, I was told that I would have to replace my headers so the box would fit. Is the PS box that much bigger? Has anyone done this without replace the headers?
Thanks for any info
Mike

What headers do you have and how much clearance do you have now? There's quite a few headers will work with power boxes. It is bigger.

 

[Rick_L]

Someone has given you some misinformation. While the box is bigger, it's just barely.

 

[zookpr]

Engine placement comes into play if the headers are designed for a specific location. Also, primary missing info is, what engine: SBC, BBC, LS?

 

[Pops @ Tri-5.com]

What headers do you have and how much clearance do you have now? There's quite a few headers will work with power boxes. It is bigger.

AGREE!

 

[Dualfours]

Just this past fall before winter added power steering to my '57 210 2 dr. sedan. SBC 283 with Appliance old school headers. Used a CPP500 PS box and my original steering column which was modified for the install. Header and PS box clearance is a shy 1/4'' or less but is adequate with no rubbing. I have original style front motor mounts

 

[Pops @ Tri-5.com]

Another thing to remember is when the engine is accelerated, it torques away from the steering box.

 

[Mikei16]

It’s a 400 SBC don’t know the make of the headers as they came with the car. I attached a couple of pictures if that helped?

 

[Pops @ Tri-5.com]

It’s a 400 SBC don’t know the make of the headers as they came with the car. I attached a couple of pictures if that helped?

Only course of action that I see is to get the CPP-500 box and see if your current headers fit.

 

[kbuhagiar]

Only course of action that I see is to get the CPP-500 box and see if your current headers fit.

And don't forget that well-known body shop duo, 'Heat 'n Hammer' !

 

[Mikei16]

Thanks guys for the info. lol Heat and hammer
Mike

 

[Rikhu]

Looking to install P/S in my 55 chevy, I was told that I would have to replace my headers so the box would fit. Is the PS box that much bigger? Has anyone done this without replace the headers?
Thanks for any info
Mike

Mike, can't find a way to post pictures from my computer. But with Doug's D357Y and the engine 3/4 forward a tube needed to be dented. With Headman long tube and the engine in stock position a tube needed to be dented.
I replaced my CPP500 box due to excessive play and adjustment didn't help. What I discovered during replacement is that the previous owner didn't install the pitman arm with the box centered. The reason for the play. Be sure to have yours on center when installing the pitman arm. I added a heat reflecting pad to the side of the box facing the headers. Hoping to reduce heat transfer to the box.

Riku

 

[55 Tony]

I added a heat reflecting pad to the side of the box facing the headers. Hoping to reduce heat transfer to the box.

Riku

Do you happen to have a link or a picture of your heat reflector? My BBC headers are only about 1/8" from the original box (after denting them). It gets quite hot! The only thing I can think of using is a flexible covering used for over your gloves hand that is shiny and has a little insulation.
Edit: That thing I mentioned above was for some real high amperage welding. Forgot to explain that.

 

[mr55/56]

Do you happen to have a link or a picture of your heat reflector? My BBC headers are only about 1/8" from the original box (after denting them). It gets quite hot! The only thing I can think of using is a flexible covering used for over your gloves hand that is shiny and has a little insulation. (A nice patch of asbestos glued to the box might work well )

My 396 with headers in my 55 is closer than that to the 500 ps box. In 10 plus years its never been a problem. I think Pops already stated "motor torques away from box".

 

[zookpr]

I've had two different sets of headers on a 454 and neither brand had/has any interference with the original steering box.

 

[Rikhu]

Mike, no pictures with the Headman headers. 1st 2 pic is with the old box.

showing the new box but not good detail of teh clearance.

Tony, I¨m waiting on one of my garage mates to let me know what the name of the insulating product is. It was some left over from insulating when he change from inline six to V6 in his Opel

 

[55 Tony]

Tony, I¨m waiting on one of my garage mates to let me know what the name of the insulating product is. It was some left over from insulating when he change from inline six to V6 in his Opel

Wow, an Opel. Haven't seen one of those in quite some time. A V6 would be cool!

 

[Rikhu]

Wow, an Opel. Haven't seen one of those in quite some time. A V6 would be cool!

The insulation package. It is in English so you should be able to find it in the States.
The Opel is a Commadore 2.
Riku

 

[Mikei16]

Mike, can't find a way to post pictures from my computer. But with Doug's D357Y and the engine 3/4 forward a tube needed to be dented. With Headman long tube and the engine in stock position a tube needed to be dented.
I replaced my CPP500 box due to excessive play and adjustment didn't help. What I discovered during replacement is that the previous owner didn't install the pitman arm with the box centered. The reason for the play. Be sure to have yours on center when installing the pitman arm. I added a heat reflecting pad to the side of the box facing the headers. Hoping to reduce heat transfer to the box.

Riku

Thanks for the info, I am looking to buy 1 from Tom’s Classic on EBay I hope it comes with instructions.
Thanks again
Mike

 

[55 Tony]

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The insulation package. It is in English so you should be able to find it in the States.
The Opel is a Commadore 2.
Riku

Thanks! I'll give it a try.