CBR Question?

zz63nova said:

Looking at the Rack and Pinion swap for a 1st Gen.

Will I be able to retain the stock Steering Wheel? I dont want some Barry Grant looking wheel on there

Does anyone run the Coloum shift feature? If so Pic?

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Yes your stock wheel will bolt right on,there is a small gap that does not bother most people.Ididit makes a little filler ring to fill this gap if you choose.As for column shifters,a few different variations are in use,from past experience if I was going to use a column shift column I would consider a slightly longer column.This is based on how far the column sticks into the engine compartment.Some applications a longer column allows for more exhaust clearance.What are your plans for engine and manifolds/headers?I could advise better knowing this info.

Nova 404
194ci, 2spd Slip and Clunk Im looking into a 400r from Bowtie at the moment.

OK,194 with stock manifolds should be fine,meaning you will have plenty of exhaust room.A split header could be an issue.With a six cylinder engine you will need to swap the oil pan and pick up tube to a rear sump design(common to Camaro,Chevelle,Impalla).The front sump will hit the rack.

So I cant just slam this Kugel long arm on there and call it a day?

http://www.kugelkomponents.com/zenc...Path=2&zenid=06c1004526bed53e3c7d57b401313e87

I do not think so,the way our body and front subframe is set up there is a bunch of stuff in the way of having a nice straight shot to the trans lever.
You could give it a try

I bought that shift arm kit for my 66 wagon, It doesnt work well 62-67 novas. I ended up using some of the parts from it and making it work having the column shift and using the factory parts.
Kind of a pain in the ***, but i found the factory stuff works the best as far as linkage