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Hal_396
07-23-2016, 08:52 PM
Getting ready to switch to power steering and was wondering if a 500 box will fit with my 2 1/2 rams horn manifold's. Currently the stock box fits but it is close. From what I have researched so far, the two boxes are identical size wise but just want to make sure before I get the kit from Jalopina.

HAL

markm
07-24-2016, 08:41 AM
Should be no problem, my 56 has SBC and 500 PS with motor in stock location and snug but adequate clearance.

Hal_396
07-24-2016, 12:35 PM
Thank You, that is what I wanted to hear.

Hal_396
07-24-2016, 08:18 PM
One more thing, is there a difference between a borgeson 600 delphi box and the cpp 500 box?

Maddog
07-24-2016, 09:10 PM
Should fit with about 1/4" clearance. There are better prices out there then from Jalopina (LOL, must be his wife) Auto City Classic sells them for less for one.

markm
07-25-2016, 06:09 AM
I have never seen a Delphi or Borgenson box for one of these cars installed. Still a lot of 600 leak jobs around, seeing more CPP 500s all the time.

JT56
07-25-2016, 08:18 AM
My setup is 500 box with SBC with 3/4 forwards side mounts and it fits with my Stainless Works 1 3/4 headers. Plenty of clearance

Hal_396
07-30-2016, 07:08 PM
ok, next question? Is there a difference in pump pulleys between short water pumps and long water pumps or are the brackets the only thing different?

Hal_396
08-26-2016, 07:05 PM
Well I ordered the kit from Auto City Classics. $529 vs. $669 at Summit racing. And it came with the correct rag joint for a Ididit column.

markm
08-27-2016, 07:00 AM
Pulleys are different between swp and lwp. If you have a lwp crank pulley and a swp pump brackets and pulley without AC it will work well. I define work well as belt stays on at 7500 rpm.

I used a 3rd gen Camaro rag joint because it was free and an 80s S10 for same reason.

Hal_396
08-27-2016, 02:09 PM
Well of course I have AC. :-). It's a Texas thing.....:cool:. I think I have the pulley's straightened out. I bought a 3 groove crank pulley for a SWP.