Borgeson Power Steering Conversion Kit for 1965-1966 289 Mustangs.
Upgrade your Mustang's manual steering to power steering with this quality power steering conversion kit from Borgeson! Borgeson's steering box integrates the power assist into the assembly, allowing you to eliminate the power steering control valve and slave cylinder. The stock power steering system is notorious for leaks and providing a vague and over-boosted steering feel.
This kit features a sporty 16:1 ratio re-manufactured modern integral power steering gear box that provides benefits over a traditional rack & pinion conversion, while still offering a similar steering feel and an original look. Each box is carefully assembled, adjusted and inspected to standards that surpass OEM. Does not increase the turning radius like most rack & pinion kits.
Installs easily with simple hand tools and without removing the engine. Includes all necessary components for the conversion. Features a 3 year manufacturer's warranty on the steering box.
Includes:
-Saginaw power steering pump with mounting brackets
-Power steering box
-Power steering hoses
-Steering coupler
-Replacement steering column shaft with floor mount
*Will require a 2-groove crank pulley (not included).
*Will also fit 1967 Mustangs with a 1" sector shaft.
*Will NOT work with factory z-bar clutch linkage. Must use Borgeson's z-bar if you are using the factory clutch linkage.
*If you want to add headers to your 289/302 with Borgeson Power Steering our shop recommends using Tri-Y headers. Larger diameter headers may have clearance issues.
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The hardest part of this project was trying to figure out the where all the pieces go. The documentation was horrible and did not show how to install the steering column retainer system. I wouldn’t have even known that it had a steering column retainer if I hadn’t opened up the box that the steering shaft came in. The documentation does not show which line to connect to connect to which inlet on the steering box, so you are left to guess or search the Internet to find the correct location for the lines. The whole documentation was one sheet of paper, which mostly stated that you must flush the pump. It was shocking to me to see that such a great product have such a terrible installation guide. I emailed the company and they said to watch a couple of videos on the installation, but that didn’t show the whole installation process and most of the videos where done without the engine uninstalled. Now that everything is installed I have to say the product is great and functions as advertised. It would be an ou
The hardest part of this kit is getting the old stuff out first. The new parts line up almost perfectly, and have received great review on several classic Mustang forums. It it, however, MUCH easier to put in with the engine out. Since my car had P/S and A/C, I had to shim behind the A/C mounting bracket. The new mounting bracket sits VERY close to the oil pressure sending unit - I recommend getting an "L" connector and moving the sender out of the way. The most difficult part of the installation is getting the braided wire-reinforced low pressure return line onto the pump. Lots of lube and patience helps.
this kit is great my mustang drives awesome steering is tight and very easy now, well worth the money recommend to all
great kit easy to install and works great on my 66 mustang