MUSCLE PERFORMANCE ’69 CAMARO
March 27, 2024
THE AUTO BUILDER
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TPI: TODAY’S PERFORMANCE INCREASE
There are few modifications that can be made to an engine that can give both increased performance and better fuel economy. In these days of increased gasoline prices (nearly $4.50 per gallon), fuel mileage is an important consideration for vintage trucks that owners consider their daily drivers. For many reasons, vintage pickups are becoming not just weekend toys but also weekday workers. And one of the best ways to increase both performance and mileage is with an electronic fuel-injection system.
LED BRAKE LIGHTS
Regular maintenance is rarely stressed enough, and trailer safety is often a direct result of a good preventative-maintenance schedule. Just like changing the oil in your tow rig, it’s easy to suffer from the “out of sight, out of mind” syndrome.
THE INTERNET JUNKYARD FIND
It used to be that people took their old stuff to junkyards and swap meets when they didn’t want it anymore. And resourceful bargain hunters would pick through the goods in search of that diamond in the rough—turning over busted fenders, inspecting used fuel tanks—all in the hopes of finding the item that’s actually worth something. Nowadays, in the era of eBay, the search for value is conducted with a keyboard and high-speed connection; kicking the tires happens by way of written descriptions, digital images and email communications. Of course, the opportunistic at heart relish eBay as the best thing since sliced bread, a massive database of the world’s old stuff, neatly organized and categorized. For everyone else, eBay is the Internet’s junkyard, with shady merchants hiding around every corner.
Spotlighter
Product Spotlight: Borgeson Street & Performance Series 12.7:1 Power Steering Box
Borgeson Universal now offers an all new modern quick ratio power steering box to replace the Saginaw/Delphi 800 series in most 1965 and up GM muscle cars.
Author
The AutoBuilder Staff
Part # 800130
Upgrading the tired power steering system to a modern feel on your classic GM for a just got a lot simpler. Borgeson Universal now offers an all new modern quick ratio power steering box to replace the Saginaw/Delphi 800 series in most 1965 and up GM muscle cars. This all new power steering box has a quick 12.7:1 ratio with firm modern steering feel. The Borgeson Street & Performance power steering box will bolt directly to the stock location and fit to the original power steering pitman arms. Cars switching from manual steering will require a power steering pitman arm. Steering box includes adapters to be able to use either O-ring or flare style hose connections. This new Borgeson steering box uses a ¾”-30 spline input shaft and all pre-1977 cars will require a new rag joint connector #990012.
Fits the following GM vehicle platforms. 1978-1988 G-Body, 1967-1992 F-Body, 1982-1993 S10, 1964-1981 A Body, 1968-1979 X Body. Camaro. Chevelle. Nova. All Borgeson power steering boxes are assembled and tested in the USA from globally sourced components and have a 3 year warranty.
To learn more, go to Borgeson’s website or call 860-482-8283.
ARTICLE SOURCES
Manufacturer
BORGESON
9 KRIEGER DR, TRAVELERS REST, SC, US, 29690-8331
860-482-8283
brian@borgeson.com
