FR Manual Rack; 15:1 vs. 20:1 and price questions...

[90mustangGT]

I've pretty much decided on the Flaming River Manual Rack. I'm probally going with a standard waterpump with the March Alternator Bracket and deleting the powersteering. Maby even a electric waterpump. I run 17x9 wheels with 255's in front, 275's in back, and drive the car on the street, but not a dialy driver. If I were to go with the 15:1 ratio kit would it just make it hard to steer, or would it be easier by not having to move the wheel as much? I know when the car is not moving, it will be more difficult but I am talking about when in motion.

Also, where is the best place to buy the whole kit(rack, shaft, ends)? The quick ratio is more expensive. Should I buy it with a bump steer kit instead of regular tie rods ends? D&D advertises the kit with bump steer kit with the rack and shaft kit for $429.

 

[90mustangGT]

TTT

 

[gearheadboy]

The only input I have is this: I was asking around about the ratio thing, and was told the quick ratio was NOT the way to go. It seems it makes it hard to handle, the road feel is much better with the normal ratio. Just what I've heard. Mine is a factory Ford unit.

 

[Mustang5L5]

I'd go 15:1 if you plan on road racing or autocrossing or any sort of spirted handling. Once at speed, there is virtually no effort to turn the wheel and you want the better road feel as well as quick ratio.

If you plan on just drag racing or just driving on the street, i'd go 20:1. Much more livable

 

[roundmanracing]

go with the 15:1 unit, I just installed one on my '88 GT racer and it works fine.
Holcomb Motorsports in Lumberton, NC has some of the best prices on 5.0 Mustang parts and delivers quickly too. I'd get the whole kit with tie rod ends and new steering shaft. remember to get the toe in set by an alignment shop after you install the new unit.

 

[90mustangGT]

Thanks for the input. Holcomb Motorsports, how do I contact them? Might as well go with the quick ratio, but I don't know if it's worth the price. The re-sale will be higher on it though if I decide to change.