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A few simple questions...

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Ted87GT

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im setting the timing on my 87 gt and I read on here 14-16 degrees btdc was a good number to pick up some horsepower. is that true? also, can I just run a short belt and remove the power steering assembly to get rid of my power steering or is there more to it than that? How much does the power steering weigh?
 

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Yes, 14 - 18 degrees for premium gas.

Power steering...you can do it that way, just loop the lines and make sure there is oil in the rack. It will be a bitch to steer with fat tires though.

I would find a manual rack in an early Mustang though and swap it in.
 
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I'd suggest a manuel rack for the steering. If you leave the steering pump on and just take it out of the loop, it will be a bear to turn... I've done it.
 
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