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Old 02-21-2010, 10:35 AM
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My 88 power steering rack and pinion, is now a manual. Removed the piston, and spool valve assembly. Installed with new POLY bushings.
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Old 02-21-2010, 02:05 PM
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cherry bombs eh?
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Old 02-21-2010, 02:35 PM
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hmm didn't know you could do that. Interesting.........
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Old 02-21-2010, 03:34 PM
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Why????? Is **** steering really worth the 2 hp gain lol
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Old 02-21-2010, 04:55 PM
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Well, first of all its not **** steering and its not only for less drag. I'm going to go ahead and assume most people do it for looks and to get rid of the annoyingly loud/leaky pump that comes on these cars from the factory. I converted mine, no regrets. I can only say make sure you get yourself a bumpsteer kit along with the purchase of a manual rack.
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Old 02-21-2010, 06:33 PM
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i went manual because I was tired of replacing pumps/racks
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Old 02-21-2010, 06:55 PM
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ghetto exhaust...lol
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Old 02-22-2010, 08:35 AM
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my buddy plugged his rack thing sucks *** to turn. But he left the fluid in it. Not sure if you still have fluid in it. I went full manual because of the reduced weight and my pump was going.
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