MAXIMUS Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 hi ALL, i AM LOOKING FOR A RACK AND PINION UNIT FOR MY 81 280ZX. I am in the middle of a V8 conversion and the headers wont fit on the driver's side. Any ideas....? Pleeeeeeze ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drzed Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 I should have a power rack for an 81. Don't have any non power though. If interested PM me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAXIMUS Posted May 14, 2006 Author Share Posted May 14, 2006 How have you guys dealt with this problem? Do I have other options? BTW ,thanks "Drzed" I have pm'ed you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I built a header for that side. You can use the LT1(92-97') manifold on that side with the MSA motor mounts. You can also use the old "ram horn" style manifolds. They arent headers but they work. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAXIMUS Posted May 15, 2006 Author Share Posted May 15, 2006 I've used the JTR kit/mounts. Will their "shorty " headers work for this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinhZXT Posted May 17, 2006 Share Posted May 17, 2006 You will need the rack and the companion crossmember. In other words if you get a manual rack you have to get the crossmember for the manual rack. if you get the power rack you have to get the crossmember for the power rack. The crossmembers are NOT the same for different type of steering systems, just beware. Don't know why Nissan would want to do that. I have a power rack and the mating crossmember. If you want them let me know. GL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spdsk8r Posted May 18, 2006 Share Posted May 18, 2006 I used a Chevy manifold, casting number 364747 on the drivers side. It's a tight fit but the manifold has a notch that clears the steering box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAXIMUS Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 what did you use for tranny? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAXIMUS Posted May 19, 2006 Author Share Posted May 19, 2006 sorry,Iread the rest of your post. You used an automatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazuya1274 Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 My car started with the recirculating ball steering. I then removed that for the power rack & pinion. With the V8 swap, I was running the non-power rack & pinion. I went ahead each time and got that steering's cross-member. Be sure to get that b/c the mounting points are different. Looks like you don't have to go forth with changing out your steering, but I will say it is not that hard of a job. As a last resort, you could just buy my car, as it has no steering box to hassle with, and the manual steering is lighter than the power R&P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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