Project Black Betty

Hamhock said

Umm.. I have noticed that with a turbo that there is LIMITED space for a power steering pump and air conditioning. How hard is it to steer an A-body without it?

I have found a source for electric assisted steering unit for a reasonable sum.
I have NOT found anything useful solutions to a electrically driven AC pump.

The steering pump and , possibly, the AC compressor could be feasibly mounted in the trunk.

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I don't think these relatively lightweight A Bodies will work you very hard in terms of steering effort, but the ratio (I think it's 29:1) on the manual boxes sure takes it out of the autocross competition.

The essence of adding a turbo to one of these little cars is one of infinite variety in the build. That is, you're only limited to what your imagination can conceive. I would bet that there is room for both power steering AND an A-C compressor on a /6 turbo'd A Body car if it's a mild build that doesn't require an intercooler or a header. Those are two items that can take up a whole lot of room, but may not be necessary unless you want 300 HP.

It might necessary to utilize one of those aftermarket A-C systems with a more compact compressor, but I'd imagine that it can be done. Lotsa room under the hood of a /6 A Body.

Good luck!:cheers: