Does anyone know what steering box is in a standard 81 camaro (229 V6). I'm looking at replacing it with an AGR unit and they have a note about a 605 type box needing a different pitman arm and input coupler. How do I tell if I have a 605 box?

(I read something about snap rings vs 4 bolts. As far as I know all steering boxes have 4 bolts...)

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i know from experience that the 6 cyliner and 8 cylinder stuff were different, try to explain to the counter guy for the 5th time the tie rods were wrong again because i was sure the v-8 was factory. google subrames hot rod retro. most of the old school truck swaps were camaro subframes. most parts were cheap

 

Yep. The tie rods are different by what seems like a fraction of an inch. I'm replacing everything with V8 steering parts and the Hotchkis suspension kit.

 

Do a search over at www.nastyz28.com. It is a 2nd gen Camaro site. A lot of those guys upgrade to the 3rd gen steering box. It has a much better ratio and you can actually feel the steering. It bolts on, but requires changing the pitman arm, rag joint and having power steering hoses built.