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Re: Borgeson Box upgrade, which should I get [Re: Jjs72D] #2803594
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Maybe rounding allowances? But I suspect those differences, in numbers, here in this discussion are limited IMO. Would be nice however to know exactly.

Anyone?


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Re: Borgeson Box upgrade, which should I get [Re: dangina] #2804706
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Originally Posted by dangina
Originally Posted by Devil
I've talked to a few people about a Fast Ratio arm and the Borgeson box, and they said it would be too twitchy at any sort of speed. So I'm going to start out with the stock arms as of right now.

And as for the coupler. I plan on getting this Bergman no-cut adapter.

https://bergmanautocraft.com/product/direct-fit-steering-coupler/


I have the boregson box, fast ratio arms (with idler bearing upgrade) , firm feel steering sector support kit, with the bergman coupler in my 71 runner (my setup for the past 5 years now) - Driven alot of miles with it on the highway, autox with it - Its not twitchy at all - actually I find it not responsive enough which is why I will be upgrading to a rack and pinion setup this winter - you guys can pm me if you want to buy my setup after i pull it out when the snow starts to fly....



I'd be interested in your set up. Shipping across country should be easy.

Re: Borgeson Box upgrade, which should I get [Re: Mopar Mitch] #2805085
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Originally Posted by Mopar Mitch
Dangina -- Thanks very much for the input on the 1.8 turns lock-to-lock... that's great!... but if it can't handle quick autocross manuevers... then something is wrong and that would definitely NOT be the way to go with the Borgesnon box.

You're saying that with the longer fast-ratio arms the steering quickens more to become 1.8 lock-to-lock, BUT, with those longer arms it CANNOT keep up with fast action LRLRLR steering response.

So, it makes me wonder, is the Borgenson box acceptable on a pylon autocross ... with the "standard length arms"... in quick plyon LRLRLR manuevers without any slow-down/resistance?

Has anyone else following this thread had experience using the Borgenson box through a pylon autocross... with required fast-response LRLRLR problems? That problem is known with ALL ps pumps of Federal-design ... NOT with the Saginaw design... and further with hi-winding rpms.

Feedback?


Iam curious of this as well - I am unsure as I don't have an stock arms kicking around - also another reason I want to go powersteering is I have some play in the middle like the old ps boxes - not sure if any of you others out there experience the same thing?

Re: Borgeson Box upgrade, which should I get [Re: dangina] #2805100
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I (more than) occasionally enter 'double laned' roundabouts at 'sporty' speeds, which means a fairly quick right-left-right movement, when following the road straight through.
No signs of loss of steering assist.

Re: Borgeson Box upgrade, which should I get [Re: Jjs72D] #2805787
08/06/20 02:56 PM
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JS72D -- Firm Feel advertises 12:1. However, I've also read from other sources 12.7:1. I recall reading that the typical fast ratio 2nd gen GMs (Camaros, FBirds, as well as the C'Vettes of that era) were 12.4:1... and I've driven them and their steering was fast... faster than my T/A setup).


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Re: Borgeson Box upgrade, which should I get [Re: Mopar Mitch] #2805880
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Originally Posted by Mopar Mitch
JS72D -- Firm Feel advertises 12:1. However, I've also read from other sources 12.7:1. I recall reading that the typical fast ratio 2nd gen GMs (Camaros, FBirds, as well as the C'Vettes of that era) were 12.4:1... and I've driven them and their steering was fast... faster than my T/A setup).


If you get the right ones, they're 8:1

Re: Borgeson Box upgrade, which should I get [Re: 68rrunner] #2805882
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Or buy a Go kart and get 1:1 eek


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Re: Borgeson Box upgrade, which should I get [Re: jcc] #2806420
08/08/20 02:58 AM
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I was just thinking....

If I get the Fast Ratio arm. I would need the C-body idler arm from Moog to do the roller bearing kit from Firm Feel so everything works correctly and there is no binding. I think a 1970 would work.

http://www.firmfeel.com/e_body_mopar_idler_arm_bearing_kit_2.html

Re: Borgeson Box upgrade, which should I get [Re: Mopar Mitch] #2807126
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Originally Posted by Mopar Mitch
JS72D -- Firm Feel advertises 12:1. However, I've also read from other sources 12.7:1. I recall reading that the typical fast ratio 2nd gen GMs (Camaros, FBirds, as well as the C'Vettes of that era) were 12.4:1... and I've driven them and their steering was fast... faster than my T/A setup).


I had a good handling '76 Camaro. I had an '86 IROC 12.7 to 1 steering box in it and can say that the steering response was pretty good. I have a Firm Feel stage 3 with FR arms in my '70 Charger. I like it but I'd like to drive my old Camaro and this Charger back to back to see which felt the best to me.

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Re: Borgeson Box upgrade, which should I get [Re: Kern Dog] #2807294
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Those 3rd generation Camaros/Fbirds have amazing steering response.. BUT.. they also have a shorter wheelbase (~101").. far shorter than our Mopars. The shorter wheelbase makes for quicker transitions, tighter radius, etc.

Our current late-model Challengers suffer from a longer wheelbase vs the much shorter Camaros and Mustangs.. for handling, turning radius, etc, as well as overweight design.


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Re: Borgeson Box upgrade, which should I get [Re: Mopar Mitch] #2808555
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Mine was a second generation, a 1976 model. I also had a '73 before that.

Keep in mind that these pictures are from the early 90s when the monochromatic look was popular!

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Re: Borgeson Box upgrade, which should I get [Re: Kern Dog] #2808878
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Those Camaros were coolest as the IROC was on the coming forefront.... and the IROC race series of events. Those with factory p/steering were pretty good performers in the SCCA Solo II races, although my own T/A Fast-Ratio setup, with the help of a smaller steering wheel, would be just as fast in response to their's. The 2-gen GM's only advantage was a 2" shorter wheelbase (mine at 110", but the 'Cuda e-body was 108"... advantage to the shorter wheelbase' Cuda! On road course, the longer wheelbase would be a little more stable.

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Re: Borgeson Box upgrade, which should I get [Re: Mopar Mitch] #2882018
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Any progress on this topic? I was curious about the steering quickener on a street car with a stage 2-3 box? Should the couplers be pinned through the shafts for more safety or is the screw-in piece on the couplers fine (with some lock-tite)? Would a 2:1 be too much (about 8.4 -1)?

Re: Borgeson Box upgrade, which should I get [Re: Mopar Mitch] #2915473
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Originally Posted by Mopar Mitch
With the Borgeson box, is it possible, and has anyone done it, to use a long Pitman arm (not "standard length")... of the length of the long "fast ratio" Pitman arm... regardless of large or small sector shaft size?

Yes, I have this on my Satellite. I love it.

Re: Borgeson Box upgrade, which should I get [Re: JF_Moparts] #2915780
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T/Anks.. and did you also install the longer (required) Idler Arm (1970 C-body length)?

Any interference issues with exhaust header tubes... both sides.. driver and passenger? If yes, what brand/model headers?

Do you have a BB or SB?

These are critical issues.

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Re: Borgeson Box upgrade, which should I get [Re: Mopar Mitch] #2917174
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Re: Borgeson Box upgrade, which should I get [Re: JF_Moparts] #2929176
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So I've got to ask this question because I lined up the Box along with some other misc. parts to make this swap on my Diplomat.

The engine is currently out so it's easy to get at everything.

The one thing I've been trying to work through is the use of either the Borgeson coupler, or the Bergman one. However, as I look at the Bergman one I keep on asking myself this question: isn't this just the Mopar fctory unit with the bottom piece having been replaced by the Borgeson 312500 steering coupler welded on?

That 312500 coupler is a '11/16-36 spline x 3/4- smooth' setup.

So provided that I have a welder whom I can trust (and I do, he races on the dirt), why would I even consider buying either Borgeson or Bergman coupler if I already have the 312500 coupler ready to go and it's just a matter of getting it welded on?

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