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manual steering box swap/with motor in car #2800531 07/24/20 09:37 AM 07/24/20 09:37 AM
Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,301 Penna 7 70satelliteguy OP pro stock
70satelliteguy OP pro stock 7 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,301 Penna	Can this be done in a 70 B body without removing the motor? Thanks

Re: manual steering box swap/with motor in car [Re: 70satelliteguy] #2800555 07/24/20 10:46 AM 07/24/20 10:46 AM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,916 usa L lewtot184 master
lewtot184 master L Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,916 usa	I did it on a '65 coronet with an RB engine and headers. wasn't easy, but doable. IIRC I had to raise the engine on the driver side and remove the header. cast exhaust manifolds would make the swap much easier.

Re: manual steering box swap/with motor in car [Re: lewtot184] #2800628 07/24/20 01:16 PM 07/24/20 01:16 PM
Joined: May 2019 Posts: 6,225 nowhere S Sniper master
Sniper master S Joined: May 2019 Posts: 6,225 nowhere	Heck, we had a guy here recently that did that on an A body, I imagine a B is not as difficult, but I have never owned a B, so take it for what it's worth, diddly, lol.

Re: manual steering box swap/with motor in car [Re: Sniper] #2800665 07/24/20 03:28 PM 07/24/20 03:28 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,358 Berwyn, IL challenger70 master
challenger70 master Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 3,358 Berwyn, IL	I went from power to manual without touching anything else on a big block 70 E-body with headers. Last edited by challenger70; 07/24/20 03:29 PM.

Re: manual steering box swap/with motor in car [Re: challenger70] #2800676 07/24/20 04:35 PM 07/24/20 04:35 PM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 277 MN W Willie68coronet enthusiast
Willie68coronet enthusiast W Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 277 MN	I did it on my68 coronet a few years ago, it had a 383 with hedman 1-3/4 headers. I had to raise the drivers side of the engine. Getting the manual box in was easier than getting the power box out. One of the best changes I made. '68 Coronet 500 w/ Indy EZ-1 headed 446, 727 trans, 9" rear First day at the track with SUV street tires and no traction: 1.688 60', 7.24 @ 101.79 in the 1/8 mile Great customer service from: DominicThumper Carbs, B3 racing engines, Porter Racing Engines, A-1 torque converter's, Quick Performance, Racer Brown Cams, R&R Performance, Manton pushrods

Re: manual steering box swap/with motor in car [Re: Willie68coronet] #2800904 07/25/20 10:02 AM 07/25/20 10:02 AM
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70satelliteguy OP pro stock 7 Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,301 Penna	Willie I already have a manual box in the car now. It has play even after tightening it up. This will be simply a manual to manual swap. I imagine is should be easier???? Any recommendations for a new box for a mostly drag car? Mike

Re: manual steering box swap/with motor in car [Re: 70satelliteguy] #2802075 07/28/20 10:51 AM 07/28/20 10:51 AM
Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,255 IL furious70 top fuel
furious70 top fuel Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 2,255 IL	I've done PS box R&R in my 68 Charger with 440 and headers - needed to take the header loose and down and take the box out from the top. Manual box should be 'easy'. 70 Sport Fury 68 Charger 69 Coronet 72 RR

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