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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 04:00 PM
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Anyone happen to have a parts list for building power steering lines for a 69 camaro?
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Old Apr 2, 2009 | 04:40 PM
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I used a quick ratio third gen steering box which had metric fitting and used a LS1 PS pump and measured the distance I needed and went to a local auto parts store and had the lines made up. I used a metal 90 degree set up on both ends and high pressure rubber line in the middle.
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 07:25 AM
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I used the line from the camaro and i bought one from a 99 up and joined them with a black hydralic compression fitting. Worked great.
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Thanks guys
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I did like Steve. I have a Camaro steering box. Measured what I needed length wise. Took the old PS hose and the one from the LS1 pump to the local hydraulic hose shop. Told them I needed the LS1 hose with the old style steering box fitting on it and they fixed me right up. Even put a swivel fitting on it so I could clock it correctly on the box. They also pressure tested it to make sure no leaks. If you are not sure who to take it to, look for a shop that does hydraulic hoses for heavy equipment or A/C. The return side is low pressure so you can just clamp it onto the reservoir.

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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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just finished my lines a couple weeks ago 69 camaro lsx-hydro boost. went to earl's and got the metric 16mm to 6an then the standard 5/8 and 11/16 to 6 an's, 4ft of high pressure braided hose, a couple 45's a 90 degree fitings, and for about $150 i have custom braided hoses (including hook up to the hydro boost)
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