Aftermarket Rack & Pinion

SPS · 05-10-2012, 08:30 PM

Bobbie,
Like I said before, there are very qualified chassis builders working within the rules to make all these cars safe to drive at speed. A lot of engineering goes into the steering among all other parts of the Super Stock racecar chassis.

We are NOT interested in making another super gas class!

FJ Smith

NWDragracing · 05-10-2012, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by SPS

We are NOT interested in making another super gas class!
FJ Smith

Yep, very interesting comment from a shop that builds Super Stock cars with SFI 25.2 and SFI 25.5 cages,Pinto Rack & Pinions, along with tubular K-Members and lower control arms.

Bobby Bennett · 05-10-2012, 10:08 PM

FJ, I have the utmost of respect for what you've done and accomplished in this sport.

But, putting a rack on an old school Camaro, Nova or Mustang is far from Super Gas. Putting a rack on a SS/AH car is not Super Gas either.

SPS · 05-10-2012, 10:22 PM

I will tell you this much, it ain't that easy.

It would require a lot of changes in components that are deemed stock to use for the model(s) in question.

Believe me, I, and others, have no doubt tried these changes in the past.

FJ

Chad Rhodes · 05-10-2012, 11:18 PM

Doesn't NASCAR still use a "box" style steering?

BlueOval Ralph · 05-11-2012, 08:10 AM

Yes

Crew Chief · 05-11-2012, 08:35 AM

Everyone knows why a few want aftermarket rack and pinion steering on older S/S cars. Its not about safety.......its all about less weight on the frontend.

Hang in there NHRA. Don't give in to the rantings of the few! If they want rack & pinion, tell them to build a FWD conversion for SS/GT and leave real S/S alone.

05-10-2012, 08:30 PM	#1
SPS Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cayuga, Canada Posts: 298 Likes: 37 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Aftermarket Rack & Pinion Bobbie, Like I said before, there are very qualified chassis builders working within the rules to make all these cars safe to drive at speed. A lot of engineering goes into the steering among all other parts of the Super Stock racecar chassis. We are NOT interested in making another super gas class! FJ Smith

05-10-2012, 10:08 PM	#3
Bobby Bennett Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Spartanburg, SC Posts: 67 Likes: 0 Liked 14 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Aftermarket Rack & Pinion FJ, I have the utmost of respect for what you've done and accomplished in this sport. But, putting a rack on an old school Camaro, Nova or Mustang is far from Super Gas. Putting a rack on a SS/AH car is not Super Gas either.

05-10-2012, 10:22 PM	#4
SPS Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Cayuga, Canada Posts: 298 Likes: 37 Liked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Aftermarket Rack & Pinion I will tell you this much, it ain't that easy. It would require a lot of changes in components that are deemed stock to use for the model(s) in question. Believe me, I, and others, have no doubt tried these changes in the past. FJ

05-10-2012, 11:18 PM	#5
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Aftermarket Rack & Pinion Doesn't NASCAR still use a "box" style steering? __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

05-11-2012, 08:10 AM	#6
BlueOval Ralph Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 852 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Aftermarket Rack & Pinion Yes

05-11-2012, 08:35 AM	#7
Crew Chief Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 184 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Aftermarket Rack & Pinion Everyone knows why a few want aftermarket rack and pinion steering on older S/S cars. Its not about safety.......its all about less weight on the frontend. Hang in there NHRA. Don't give in to the rantings of the few! If they want rack & pinion, tell them to build a FWD conversion for SS/GT and leave real S/S alone.