Empi Wood Steering Wheel Adapter

Tech tips and how to's

Moderators: notoptoy, S Allen, Solex68

Post Reply
User avatar
Curtis
Site Supporter
Posts: 4057
Joined: Fri Jan 01, 2010 2:49 pm
Location: Des Moines, WA
Model: 1500/1600
Year: Low Windshield-64-67.5

Empi Wood Steering Wheel Adapter

Post by Curtis »

Would like to find out what adapter might work for the replica Empi 3 hole steering? Looked online but I am unsure. Is the VW spline the same?

Thanks.
66 stroker, almost done.
67 basket case, paint coming soon.
User avatar
redroadster
Roadsteraholic
Posts: 2402
Joined: Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:58 am
Location: KCMO
Model: 1500/1600
Year: High Windshield-68-70

Re: Empi Wood Steering Wheel Adapter

Post by redroadster »

I have the Grant steering wheel, I used the Empi adapter
And I think its really meant for VW , a spline or two off but no problems
It was the only adapter that could be used ... I think
Datsun dealer tech 76 to 87
Mitsubishi tech 9 yrs
Volvo, Kia, Toyota too
6 month - Rolls Royce
ASE MASTER TECH 96. - 11
70 SPL 86 Z31 T , Sportster
User avatar
pebbles
Roadster Fanatic-Site Supporter
Posts: 3925
Joined: Thu Dec 16, 2010 12:00 am
Location: Washington

Re: Empi Wood Steering Wheel Adapter

Post by pebbles »

Vw splines NOT the same. Also Vw has a snap ring that regulates wheel/hub depth. Datsun has a tapered split sleeve. You could cut and weld a vw shaft spline........
David




"When we were standing next to the motor while on the dyno, and the motor hit VVL, eyes went watery.."
User avatar
redroadster
Roadsteraholic
Posts: 2402
Joined: Tue Mar 12, 2013 10:58 am
Location: KCMO
Model: 1500/1600
Year: High Windshield-68-70

Re: Empi Wood Steering Wheel Adapter

Post by redroadster »

Yeah but it tears up the alloy adapter not the shaft . I THINK I litely filed it for depth.
It works anyway ,Ive never pulled it off. (this was 1992)
I think the adapter it took was extinct , the steering wheel I bought was $110 , but discounted to $80 , the parts guy sold it to me for like $67 , because of the adapter
Datsun dealer tech 76 to 87
Mitsubishi tech 9 yrs
Volvo, Kia, Toyota too
6 month - Rolls Royce
ASE MASTER TECH 96. - 11
70 SPL 86 Z31 T , Sportster
Post Reply