I am looking for some advice.

I have a 48 Plymouth 2 door sedan that I want to install a rack & pinion steering. The car has been modified with a Desoto hemi and unfortunately the prior owner(s) did not do a very good job at making it fit. Some of the inner frame had been cut for the steering box that was in it. I have relocated the motor with proper mounts and have repaired the frame where the steering box used to be (it now resides on the shop floor).

I have a rack and pinion from a 86 Dodge 600 laying around in my shop. I am thinking of installing it, but I am worried about bumpsteer and other associated problems. From what I have read online, I need to have the tie rods parallel (horizontally and vertically)with the lower A arms. Also, the inner tie rods should be at the pivot for the lower A arms. The A arm pivot to A arm pivot measures 14" and the rack inner tie rod to inner tie rod is 25". I want to keep the stock front suspension on the car (maybe later install either lowered spindles or airbags for a better stance).

Does anyone have any thoughts where I should mount the rack & pinion? It will be on the engine side of the k frame, but is there any specific place I need to have it located (for tie rod angle consideration).

Thanks,
Andy