5.7 swap

1. Yes, currently the only way to have power steering in an A-Body with a Gen III Hemi is with an aftermarket K-member. I know for a fact, that Alter-k-tion works and works well, it is probably the slickest way to put a GEN III hemi into a classic muscle car. That being said, HAVE A PLAN, TTI has two basic header designs, one for traditional K-Members and one for RMS or Magnum Force K-members, make your decision BEFORE you buy a set of $720.00 headers.

2. I THINK (80% sure) that you can make the bench seat work with no modification. That being said, incase I'm wrong (happens all the time, just ask my wife.) you could modify the seat slightly. As I recall there is a channel that runs across the front of the seat and forms the frame. At worst you'd need to remove the seat cover, foam and other padding. Cut the channel and make a slightly larger hoop and weld it back in. Considering the other mods to get the the 545 RFE trans into that car this would be the least of your worries.

2.A. It Appears the TCI is NOW making a stand alone transmission computer. Altough mentioned in various press releases as early as 2008, I cannot find the product on their webpage, you might wish to contact them.

3. According to TTIs website you will not be able to keep the column shift. TTI's website has notes regarding types of shifters that work with their headers.

4. Not asked, but if you use the 545 RFE from a truck you wouldn't be able to use the factory column shift anyways. Some have adapted the floor shifter out of a late model Challenger or Charger to work in their car.

Hope this helps,

Regards,

Joe Dokes