The Pro Box is a very desirable upgrade alternative to the early Ford Pinto
rack-n-pinion, for new car construction.
The smooth Swiss watch-like precision action of
a Stiletto steering box has long been the professional racer’s choice. Racers
often comment that when using a Stiletto, the steering feels so smooth it is
like having power steering. That’s because the heat-treated, aircraft-quality
pinion rolls effortlessly on precision ball bearings over the
high-tensile-strength, chrome-moly rack. This durable spur gear design is one
of the most efficient methods of linear motion available.
The Pro-werks
Stiletto Gen 2 Pro-box Rack and Pinion steering box is specifically designed
for drag racing’s full-bodied vehicle categories with a recently re-engineered
housing precision machined of ultra tough billet 2024 aircraft aluminum. This
updated design results in a lighter and stronger complete assembly, tipping the
scale at a mere five pounds.
This unit is intended to be used for front steer applications (steering arm relative to steering axis), when mounted as shown. A right-hand drive version also
is available for international car builders.
Total rack
travel of 5" with 3 turns at the pinion. The Aluminum clevises accept
7/16" rod ends, at the tie rod attachment points. The 20:1 steering
ratio is slightly faster than the Pinto rack that it is often compared
to. The steering shaft coupler is included.
Stiletto Steering Systems is considered to be one of the finest rack-n-pinions on the market, proudly made in the USA.