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Cuda upgrade to power steering & disc power brakes

Cudakev70

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Howdy! Seeking info to convert to PS & PB's, disc. I am NOT a motorhead, just drive it & looking for input on what to purchase. I have a mechanic that will install. Would sincerely appreciate support. Txs in advance!
Kev
 

HooToTheCore

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Howdy! Seeking info to convert to PS & PB's, disc. I am NOT a motorhead, just drive it & looking for input on what to purchase. I have a mechanic that will install. Would sincerely appreciate support. Txs in advance!
Kev
Both conversions are not too difficult with stock parts. For power steering, you'll need a power steering pump, brackets to mount it to the engine and may need a crankshaft pulley with an additional belt drive. You'll need a power steering gearbox and hoses to connect to the pump.

For power brakes, you'll need a power brake booster and compatible master cylinder. You'll likely need brake lines that will properly connect to the relocated master cylinder. Also need a vacuum line that connects the intake manifold to the booster. Not real sure of the 340 intake setup, so don't know what already exists.
 

MoparCarGuy

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The Doctor Diff Stage 2 kit includes the caliper brackets for the larger 11.75" rotors (commonly called 12" rotors).
You will need 15" wheels as @Challenger RTA noted above and the spindles to accept the the larger caliper brackets if you do not have those.
Here are the photos of the Stage 2 kit and the larger caliper bracket. The site has a minor issue with displaying the product photos.

If 15" wheels are not in your plan, select the Stage 1 kit with the smaller rotors (10.95").

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Just put a borgeson PS kit in mine. Haven’t driven it yet but install was very easy. Smaller footprint and looks clean, plus quick ratio so no messing with the pitman arm.
 
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