I decided to install a Vue Electric Power Steering in my LS1 Swapped 1986 GT. I ran across this thread and used some of his ideas and methods:
EPS Swap into AutoHere is how I installed this in a 1986 GT Manual. I did several things quite differently.
For one thing, I did a lot less cutting and modifying. I did not cut or grind anything on the actual Vue EPS unit outside of the wires. I was able to retain the collapsing feature at both ends. I also did not do any machining or buy any expensive aftermarket parts. I just used a cut off wheel, a grinder, and welded. I used a 1/8" x 1" steel bar to fabricate a bracket. I also did not grind out the inside of the tilt mechanism. Nor did I cut, remove, or modify pedal assembly. I was able to retain all clutch and brake switches.
Here is what I did for the lower shaft. I just cut the lower universal off of both lower shafts, and welded the Fiero one on to the Vue shaft. This made it collapsible and easy to install. I just put it in the rubber boot, bolted to the rack, and left hanging until after the column was completed and installed.
As far as the pedals and switches: I did not remove or modify the pedal assembly. For the clutch start switch, I just spaced it away with a stack of 5 washers. Sorry, but I was unable to get a good picture. It should be straightforward, just remove the screw and place washers and tighten back down. I did modify the inner brake and clutch switches. I cut the unneeded set of contacts from each, and re-installed.
I did the upper column differently. I cut the top off the Vue shaft and ground the hole just large enough to fit the Fiero shaft in. I just stuck this through the tilt upper part, with the black locking part and welded the shaft. I did not worry about being able to push it through. I was able to assemble the column like this. I was a bit of a pain, but a lot less trouble than grinding all of that out.
Instead of grinding the original Vue mounts off and fabricating a new type mount, I just made a bracket to use the Vue mounts. It attaches to the Fiero lower column mount studs.
I cut off the bottom of the column removing the lower mount. I just took the Vue lower column and inserted in the Fiero column. I did a test fit in the car and tacked it in place. I remove it and welded it up. I think I did the rest of it the same as AL68 did. Here is what it looked like just prior to installing.
Here is the setup installed. It is tilted down more, but hasn’t bothered me.
I have driven it quite a bit like this. Made one highway trip and did an autocross. There is not a lot of room above my foot when on the clutch, but just took some getting used to. Does not interfere with operation at all.
I still feel that power steering for strictly street-driven Fieros is rather unnecessary.
