And yes the pickup zq8 box is 12 1 like the z28 s but i don t know about the steering stops.
Zq8 steering box ratio.
A typical variable ratio box will feature an on center ratio of 16 1 that changes to 13 1 toward the end of the travel.
Fast ratio upgrades improve vehicle control making driving safer and more enjoyable.
The package included a total lowered ride height of approximately 2 over stock 1 5.
Heads ported to 200cc hyd.
12 7 1 fast ratio steering gearbox conversions.
Using the conventional 15 7 1 ratio power steering box with an extended pitman arm and idler arm can provide a similar effect in the handling.
A better choice for handling is the 12 7 1 ratio boxes found on some of the higher performance factory muscle cars from the 70s and 80s.
Zq8 is an rpo code designation for the chevrolet s 10 gmc sonoma and chevrolet colorado.
Chevrolet s 10 and gmc sonoma.
Just a note to let you know got gear back as promised.
From what i have found the blazer box is not the quick ratio but the pickup box is.
The 1969 1976 camaros 1964 1976 chevelles malibus and monte carlos used an optional quick ratio 12 7 1 unit.
Roller cam 224 224 50 and 500 lift mallory ignition system built 700r4 8 8 rear end 3 73 lsd ls1 front brake swap summit fuel cell behind rear end front blazer sway bar zq8 steering box corvette wagon wheels 17x8 5 front 18x9 5 rear 2 drop spindles 1 2 coil cut off.
The only mopars with a quicker ratio gearbox were the 1970 71 aar and t a models but your chances of finding a unit in a salvage yard for these cars is almost zero.
Variable ratio boxes generally don t offer faster ratios than fixed ratio boxes.
The zq8 option suspension package comes standard on the 1999 2003 s 10 xtreme and 1996 1998 s 10 ss models but was also available as a sports package on either the s 10 or gmc sonoma.