Power Steering Removal - catching up on writeups part 3
#51
~17 MPG
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PDViper and ReadyKW, have either of autocrossed your car with the fully-converted rack? I drove a friend's car with looped lines (around a parking lot, not in a real autocross), and it felt good, but it would be great to hear about some real-world experiences.
thanks,
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thanks,
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Originally Posted by scotty305
PDViper and ReadyKW, have either of autocrossed your car with the fully-converted rack? I drove a friend's car with looped lines (around a parking lot, not in a real autocross), and it felt good, but it would be great to hear about some real-world experiences.
#57
HAHA V8
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Originally Posted by scotty305
PDViper and ReadyKW, have either of autocrossed your car with the fully-converted rack? I drove a friend's car with looped lines (around a parking lot, not in a real autocross), and it felt good, but it would be great to hear about some real-world experiences.
thanks,
-s-
thanks,
-s-
#58
Super Snuggles
I wouldn't recommend it for autocrossing, where the power assist would be an asset for the arbitrarily tight turns. This mod is more for drag racing and road course driving.
#60
Super Snuggles
Originally Posted by ptrhahn
... and anyone who changes spark plugs frequently.
After I eliminated them and dropped my radiator down and back about 1.5" to allow more air past it into the engine compartment, my fans never came on after shutdown unless I'd been running really hard on a very hot day. And changing plugs became a 5-10 minute process.
Unfortunately, there was no way to tell what difference it made in coolant temperatures using the stock gauge.
#64
Apex Seal Treachery!!!!!!
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Can anyone tell me, which lines to loop? I'd like to try a looped system before I do the more complete conversion. I've got an 89 convertible, with TII swap (if it matters) and it has electronic controlled power steering. I assume that I want to block the electronic control pressure line and loop the other pressure line with the return hose?
#66
SINFUL7
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No you don't but leave some in there to keep things lubricated, when I took mine off, I went lock to lock once letting the fluid out then installed the loop lines....Loving it...I may get this Billet aluminum manual rack though just for a nicer piece plus 20lbs lighter as they say...
#72
>>Damian is it a converted rack you have? what would be the price ?
Read the first post of this thread :-)
Yes, it is a full manual conversion from Maval.
>>what would be the price ?
I would do $450 shipped.
I tried to post a FS thread twice, but it is not showing up no matter what I post. :-(
Read the first post of this thread :-)
Yes, it is a full manual conversion from Maval.
>>what would be the price ?
I would do $450 shipped.
I tried to post a FS thread twice, but it is not showing up no matter what I post. :-(
#74
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Damain,
I'd be interested to hear your comparison/thoughts between the Maval converted rack and the Atomic Rex.
I have an Atomic Rex rack and am satisfied with the purchase but I never had a converted rack to compare too. I've only driven cars with a loop line for short distance.
Jack
I'd be interested to hear your comparison/thoughts between the Maval converted rack and the Atomic Rex.
I have an Atomic Rex rack and am satisfied with the purchase but I never had a converted rack to compare too. I've only driven cars with a loop line for short distance.
Jack