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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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I am building a 98 Camaro Street/Strip car.

The car is a 6cyl so the rack the car currently has will interfere with the
driver's side header.

The car won't be a daily driver and will always have skinny tires up front.

I am leaning towards one of our sponsor's rack but came across this conversion today (1998-1999 FE2/FE4/FE7) http://shop.rackdoctor.net/CAMARO_c40.htm

http://shop.rackdoctor.net/1998-1999...0-Custom-C.htm

Does anybody have any used this conversion rack before?


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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 07:12 PM
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The part number from gm on mitchells is the same for a v6 and v8 my buddy was having a problem with a car he bought with the shaft hitting the motor mount and it was because the kmember had wrinkled we even called where he got the reman rack and they only listed one pn i dont know if the kmembers are the same and they just swap motor mount pedestals or not i have not done a v6 conversion but u might wanna call up a dealer and double check
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We offer a manual rack conversion kit including a real Flaming River pinto rack, sealed needle bearing u-joint steering shaft, lightweight chromoly bolt-on rack mounting adapter, USA aircraft grade tie rod ends and tapered adapter for the spindles. Includes all necessary hardware. 575.00 shipped. We offer different versions depending on your header clearance needs.
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 09:26 AM
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That is an interesting cheap bolt in oem way to do it. I'd be interested in results or experience with them.
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We offer a manual rack conversion kit including a real Flaming River pinto rack, sealed needle bearing u-joint steering shaft, lightweight chromoly bolt-on rack mounting adapter, USA aircraft grade tie rod ends and tapered adapter for the spindles. Includes all necessary hardware. 575.00 shipped. We offer different versions depending on your header clearance needs.
Do you offer a version for use with the stock K member?

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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 08:52 PM
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That's what I was quoting... it is a full bolt-on conversion for use with stock k-members or aftermarket with stock rack mounts.
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[QUOTE=LongIsland63SS409;16107104]I am building a 98 Camaro Street/Strip car.

The car is a 6cyl so the rack the car currently has will interfere with the
driver's side header.

The car won't be a daily driver and will always have skinny tires up front.

I am leaning towards one of our sponsor's rack but came across this conversion today (1998-1999 FE2/FE4/FE7) http://shop.rackdoctor.net/CAMARO_c40.htm

http://shop.rackdoctor.net/1998-1999...0-Custom-C.htm

Does anybody have any used this conversion rack before?

Thats a heck of a deal for those like me who can't affford 600.00 for a manual rack.
I wonder what ratios they use? Can beat that lifetime warranty.
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by LongIsland63SS409
I am building a 98 Camaro Street/Strip car.

The car is a 6cyl so the rack the car currently has will interfere with the
driver's side header.

The car won't be a daily driver and will always have skinny tires up front.

I am leaning towards one of our sponsor's rack but came across this conversion today (1998-1999 FE2/FE4/FE7) http://shop.rackdoctor.net/CAMARO_c40.htm

http://shop.rackdoctor.net/1998-1999...0-Custom-C.htm

Does anybody have any used this conversion rack before?

Thats a heck of a deal for those like me who can't affford 600.00 for a manual rack.
I wonder what ratios they use? Can beat that lifetime warranty.
Spoke to RackDoctor today about the manual rack conversion.
They were very nice on the phone and answered all my questions.

The rack is disassembled and the pistions are machined down to eliminate the any internal resistance they would cause.

The spool section has parts removed and modified with welds to strenghten areas were the parts were removed from.
Hydraulic fitting bores are welded up and ground.

Unit is packed with grease, new seals and boots.

The ratio remains stock.

Thinking about trying one.


Mike
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Let us know how it works out, I'd go that route. Saving $500 ain't no joke
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Originally Posted by SuperSlow02
Let us know how it works out, I'd go that route. Saving $500 ain't no joke
Absolutely!
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^ agreed!
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Originally Posted by LongIsland63SS409
I am building a 98 Camaro Street/Strip car.

The car is a 6cyl so the rack the car currently has will interfere with the
driver's side header.

The car won't be a daily driver and will always have skinny tires up front.

I am leaning towards one of our sponsor's rack but came across this conversion today (1998-1999 FE2/FE4/FE7) http://shop.rackdoctor.net/CAMARO_c40.htm

http://shop.rackdoctor.net/1998-1999...0-Custom-C.htm

Does anybody have any used this conversion rack before?




Thanks,
Mike

What brand of headers and size are you using?
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Old Mar 30, 2012 | 05:39 AM
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American Racing Headers 1 7/8. They are located 15 min from my house.

Mike
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What kind of weight savings and horsepower (from freeing up the power steering) can one expect with doing a manual conversion?
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What kind of weight savings and horsepower (from freeing up the power steering) can one expect with doing a manual conversion?
You aren't going to notice a power difference
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+1 and the weight savings will be from the PS pump. But there is a benefit in both areas, the effects may be little but they add up. It's mainly because PS and skinnier is just crappy feeling
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In for the cheap manual rack results.
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Old Apr 1, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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Going to place an order today. Will post some pics when I receive it.

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