Reduce Weight for Racing: This 78-88 G-Body Drag Race Manual Steering Conversion Kit is designed to convert power steering to manual, significantly reducing vehicle weight for enhanced performance on the dragstrip., Compatible with GM G-Body Cars: Perfectly fits a range of GM G-Body drag race cars, including 1978-1988 models like Monte Carlo, Malibu, El Camino, Cutlass, Regal, and Grand Prix, making it a versatile choice for various drag racing setups., Quality Components: The kit includes a GM 525 Manual Steering Box with a 25:1 ratio (6.25 turns lock-to-lock) and a GM 605/525 Pitman Arm, ensuring reliable and precise steering control., Easy Installation and Fit: Designed as a direct bolt-on for all G-body cars, this manual steering conversion kit simplifies the upgrade process and is int 78-88 G-Body Drag Race Manual Steering Conversion Kit Sku # 9108652 Mfr. Part # 9108652 Condition New Brand Speedway Motors Sold Kit Details
Reduce vehicle weight in your G-body drag car with this gear box/pitman arm conversion kit from Speedway Motors.
Perfect for drivers wanting to swap their heavy stock power steering box and eliminate the power steering pump, this Saginaw manual steering conversion kit is the answer to help shave some unnecessary weight on the dragstrip.
- Convert from power to manual steering to save weight on the track
- For use with GM G-Body Drag race cars
- Complete with gear box and pitman arm
Kit Includes:
- (1) GM 525 Manual Steering Box
- (1) GM 605/525 Pitman Arm
GM 525 Manual Steering Box
Box has a 25:1 ratio (6.25 turns lock-to-lock) with a 3-13/16" long input shaft with 3/4" 30-splines.
- If you turn the input clockwise, the output also turns clockwise.
- Stock specifications on this gear refer to it as 6 rounds lock to lock for a 24:1 ratio.
- 30 Spline
- 1.058 Diameter Top of Splines
- 1.100 Diameter Middle of Splines
- 1.124 Diameter Bottom of Splines
GM 605/525 Reproduction Pitman Arm
- Center to center: 6.5"
- Hole Diameter: 1.02"
- Spline Count: 32 and 4 master
- Top of Taper: .550"
- Bottom of Taper: .469"
- Degree of Taper: 7°
- Drop: 2.125"
Note: Steering box is not adjusted at the facotry and therefore, it is necessary that the steering box be adjusted upon installation per the instructions as provided on the PDF instruction sheet.
Specs Steering Box Type Manual Steering Box Orientation Front Steer Steering System Type OEM/Stock Steering Ratio 25:1 Turns Lock to Lock 6-1/4 Turns Material Type Steel Finish Painted Input Shaft Spline Count 30 Input Shaft Diameter 0.75" Input Shaft Length 3.81" Overall Length 11.13" Overall Width 4.5" Sold in Quantity Kit MFG. Part # 9108652 Notes Top mount hole center to front of box = 1.88", Lower front mount hole center to front of box = 2.50", Lower rear mount hole center to front of box = 5.38", Lower mount hole to hole center = 2.81". Reviews Steering box Rated by Bob W on February 10, 2026
Summary: I have not installed the steering box as yet due to weather.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Super awesome Rated by Maddog on December 30, 2024
Summary: Great shape fast delivery
Yes, I recommend this product.
I already have Rated by SS MONTE CARLO on December 18, 2024
Summary: Highly recommended for anyone with a gbody street car. Frees up hp due to drag of powersteering pump
Loose weight off the nose Rated by Bill on July 26, 2024
Summary: Fit great light weight
I am happy with the product and it arrived in a couple days Rated by Danger on June 26, 2024
Summary: The steering is much more responsive!! Makes driving exciting again
Yes, I recommend this product.
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