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Topic: power steering in a 66
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66stangkid
Journeyman Posts: 57
From: Rowlett,TX US
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 03-20-2003 02:25 PM
   
is it worth getting power steering put in my 66??i read up on it,it's about 800 for the kit,,,could i just go get power steering stuff from another car?or should i even bother?
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 12673
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-20-2003 02:37 PM
Maybe,
Yes,
and No.
I'd stay with the non power unless you really need the help turning the wheels.------------------
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14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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aGreenAgent
Gearhead Posts: 139
From: Orange County, CA
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 03-23-2003 07:18 PM
Well personally, I don't need it, because I've driven non-power for many months and it takes almost no effort to turn now. And nobody don't needs "girly-man" steering anyway.
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66stangkid
Journeyman Posts: 57
From: Rowlett,TX US
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 03-24-2003 12:20 AM
i think Agreenagent needs to go to grammer school.......lol,jk man
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dubstar
Gearhead Posts: 423
From: Long Beach, Ca 1966 A-Code Coupe
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 03-24-2003 03:24 AM
i took my power steering off about a year ago, i havent driven it much, since its being sanded down, i dont take it out other than mon&wed (autobody class). but power steering is for.. well, lets just say you dont need it.
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3603
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-24-2003 08:25 AM
$800??? Sheesh, that's a big pile of cash that could be used for:New wheels and tires, or
A rebuilt long block (plus a little), or
A rebuilt transmission, or
A posi differential with new gears, or
Good cylinder heads, or
A good intake, carb, and headers I guess it depends how far along your car is... p/s is a luxury option IMO i dont need no steeenking power steering  The pump clutters the engine compartment, the hoses get in the way, the valve and cylinder will leak... That's money that could go a long way somewhere else IMHO 
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1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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aGreenAgent
Gearhead Posts: 139
From: Orange County, CA
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 03-24-2003 12:08 PM
quote:
Originally posted by 66stangkid:
i think Agreenagent needs to go to grammer school.......lol,jk man
Doh! I put a don't in there. Should've read "nobody needs." That's what I get for not proofreading 
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 692
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 03-24-2003 12:18 PM
I don't like the power steering on my 68 because it slows the car down in the 1/4 mile.However I can just take the belt off.It is nice on a manual shift car though when your parking in a tight spot or something and your shifting back and forth from 1st to reverse,you can still turn the wheel with one hand.Mine doesn't leak and never has since I've had the car(OH no I've probably just jinxed myself).  ------------------
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 34763
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-24-2003 02:58 PM
Most guys are taking the power steering off and tossing it in the can. The power steering set-up on '65-'70 Mustangs are crap.LOL, I'd probably pay $800 to LOSE it! ------------------
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John Z
Gearhead Posts: 330
From: Morgantown, WV
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 03-24-2003 06:06 PM
Wanting the wife to enjoy the hobby and not wanting to be married to a manly-girl I'm putting the P/S stuff on!
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wvcat
Gearhead Posts: 225
From: New Cumberland,WV
Registered: May 2001
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posted 03-24-2003 10:05 PM
I am installing ps on my 66 project for the same reason, gotta keep the wife happy!!! I have a ps box on the way as well as a 70 disc set up, now I just have to figure out how to connect the dots....lol
John
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aGreenAgent
Gearhead Posts: 139
From: Orange County, CA
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 03-24-2003 10:09 PM
Well (had I ever had PS) I'd take off the power steering just so the wife wouldn't drive my Mustang.[This message has been edited by aGreenAgent (edited 03-24-2003).]
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wvcat
Gearhead Posts: 225
From: New Cumberland,WV
Registered: May 2001
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posted 03-24-2003 11:30 PM
In my case its to keep her out of my cougar...lol As a matter of fact I was thinking of taking it out of the cougar for the stang.------------------
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66 coupe project...she needs a name!!! [This message has been edited by wvcat (edited 03-24-2003).]
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John Z
Gearhead Posts: 330
From: Morgantown, WV
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 03-25-2003 09:30 PM
WVCAT if you're ever headed toward Morgantown, send me an email. As they said in the old days, we can do lunch.
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 18494
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-25-2003 10:02 PM
give up my PS..no way!
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66project
Journeyman Posts: 25
From: Abilene TX USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 03-26-2003 01:27 AM
Depends on what you plan on doing with the car. Everyone hates power steering in a muscle car, but if it's a daily driver on surface streets...it sure makes the drive more comfortable. My 66 coupe was a daily driver the last 8 years before I tore it down...eventually you'll still get a feel for the road even with power steering. The only problems I've had are above 120mph you might tend to overcorrect, thus getting a sway (or worse)...but how often are you going to drag a daily driver? A drag car driven on the weekends, on the other hand...------------------
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347 Stroker, Tremec 3550, 9 inch rear, 4X power disk brakes, coil over front suspension, rack and pinion steering, side exhaust, leather interior
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Huskinhano
Journeyman Posts: 50
From: Montvale, NJ.
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 03-26-2003 07:41 AM
As the others have said, forget about it. i could think of better things to spend $800.00. The factory p.s. design is a really crappy design and lacks any road feel. It also looses that "on center' feel too. The Mustang is a relatively light car with limited size front tires that'll fit. Unless you have a physical problem, forget the expense.The only way I'd consider putting p.s. back into my 66, is if someone had a kit to use an integeral p.s. box like the newer cars.
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wvcat
Gearhead Posts: 225
From: New Cumberland,WV
Registered: May 2001
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posted 03-26-2003 10:59 PM
Will do John, Same goes for you. I'm near Weirton if your ever up this way.------------------
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