Chevy Camaro Steering boxes:
Two basic models were available, the 605 (bad small gear unit) and 800 (good) series.
The two are swapable and mount identically. The best of the 800 series were the
quick ration 14:1 Z/28, IROC, Trans Am variety. The steering box can be identified by the two letter markings stamped on both the box cover and the end cap.
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| GM 800 Series Steering Boxes |
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| Vehicle | GM part number | Hollander Salvage Yard Interchange number | Stamping | Travel |
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| 1982+ F body, 15" wheels | 7839897 | 1271 | WS | 35 degrees |
| 1985+ F body, 16" wheels | 7843512 | 1331 | HX | 32 degrees |
1984+ G body performance
(not Camaro/Firebird and may lead to wheel rub due to greater range) | 7843135 | 1282 | YA | 39 degrees 15 sec |
Use Pitman arm GM# 7837642 for 800 series steering box.
The thicknes of the internal stops varied based on the size of tires offered by GM thus resulting in different degrees of angular travel.
Measuring Steering Box ratio: This is the ratio of the number of turns of the steering wheel to one complete turn of of the output shaft.
Since the output shaft does not complete one revolution, just measure the
percentage of a complete turn for the calculation and use the number of turns of the steering wheel from "lock to lock" (full left to full right or vice versa).
In order to measure the number of degrees of output turn, use the following
degree wheel.
| Hotchkis Part #: 1601 |
 These tie rod sleeves are substantially more rigid. |
Sweet Mfg.
3421 S. Burdick
Kalamazoo, MI 49001-4835
(616)344-2086
(800)441-8619 |
  This set-up has never had a hose leak yet. It is industrial strength. The fittings are used on the steering box and on the GM power steering pump. The 90 degree hose end was used to attach to the fitting on the power steering pump.
Hose fittings are SAE 37 degree AN fitting -6.
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| Attachment | Sweet Mfg. Part # |
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| GM Steering Box - to pump pressure side (threaded) | 28002 (big) |
| GM Power Steering Pump - pressure side (threaded) | 28001 (small) |
| GM Steering Box - to pump return side | 28001 (small) |
This is a braided stainless steel version I used on my Truck.
High engine RPM and the restriction caused by the hose aften leads to higher
fluid running temperatures which can be remedied by using a cooler, a larger
steering pump pulley or both. A larger pulley may hurt parking maneuvers which
are performed at low engine RPM.
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Appleton
Power Rack and Pinion |
Appleton power rack and pinion steering unit on a Hawk 3rd Gen LS1 engine conversion K-member.
See CamaroTech suspension. |
Component Manufacturer Links:
 AGR: Billet Steering boxes, pumps, gear. Used by the NASCAR crowd.
 BAER Tracker: Bump steer adjustable tie-rod sets. Compensate for ride height and suspension geometry changes and allow full range of articulation so the tie rods track in the same arc as the steering arm.
- 1st Gen: Part# 3301014
- 2nd Gen: Part# 3301012
- 3rd Gen: Part# 3301008
- 4th Gen: Part# 3301011
 Sweet Mfg: pumps, steering boxes, tanks, ..
 Appleton power rack and pinion steering
- SpeedDirect.com: Rack and Pinion steering for first generation 1967 to 1969 Camaros
- Unisteer: Pumps, custon resovoirs, rack and pinion, braided lines, ... Also rack and pinion kits for 1967 - 1969 Camaros.
 Eaton: Aeroquip: Hoses
 Hotchkis: Front-end components
- Global west - Front-end components
 Edelbrock - braces, tie rod sleeves
- Federal-Mogul: Moog: Ball joints, front-end components
 Flaming River: steering components and aluminum steering boxes.
- Grant Steering Wheels
- Howe Racing
- March: pulleys and tanks
- Lee Manufacturing: Performance rebuilds and upgrades.
11661 Pendleton St. Sun Valley CA 91352
(818)768-0371
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