How do you like them and would you recomend them for a stang that will still get plenty of street duty? Also i was looking and it looks like you can only get a 20:1 ratio, is that right?
also i know some people run a short belt at the track to bypass the power steering but when my car used to throw the belt i was lucky to turn the wheel 2 inches and that was a struggle. so how are people able to bypass it at the track and its just fine?
If your going to be on the street mostly, I'd leave the power steering. But, if you want the manual steering 15:1 or 20:1 sounds good. I'd get the flamning river ones.
anybody else?
i don't mind a little extra effort with the steering. I think it will be worth the weight loss and cleaner engine bay but i just wanted to hear from some that have made the swap.
I have an '82 mercury capri that has a flamning river manual rack. But, I only race this car. I don't get out on the street with it very much. It's a 15:1 rack. If the car is moving its fine to steer, no problem. Stopped is when it is a pain sometimes. Not sure how much weight I saved. Didn't weigh old parts. Was a plus not to have another acc. on the belt... Thats just my 2 cents. Your right on cleaning the engine compartment though, helped there, less brackets and hoses etc.
i got the flaming river rack, the standard ratio. at speed its like power steering but at slow speeds, less than 5 mph, it could be a pain. it definetly cleans up the bay. View attachment 414151 View attachment 414153