power steering

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  1. Zerpin

    Zerpin Member

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    what cars came with power steering? my 76 was originally a I6 and had no power steering.
     
    Zerpin, Dec 13, 2009
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  2. RMiller

    RMiller My name is Rick

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    My guess is it depends on how it was ordered, my 71 has power steering.
     
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  3. Jeff S

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    My '77 I6 has power steering.

    It was an option back in the 70's on these cars
     
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    Mines a 73 with a l6 and has power steering...Though I kinda wished it was manual.......If you want power but have manual i would be happy to trade you the parts
     
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  5. Zerpin

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    well im putting a 302 in the car idk if it is a good idea to upgrade?....
     
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  6. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    Its mostly personal preference...I prefer manual steering...I guess the power steering in our cars is a love it or hate it kind of thing. I personally find it too soft and lacking road feel...They tend to leak too...A LOT...Good luck
     
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    Same here, I dont like the feel of the PS
     
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