LS1 - C3 Vette - Power Steering?
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LS1 - C3 Vette - Power Steering? I just started my LS1!!!!!
Sounds SWEET! Now, the PS pump, and lines were getting HOT and the Ram seems over sensative, can't seem to get it balanced. Has anyone else did what I did and used the LS1 pump and the stock C3 vette PS control valve and ram?
Is the new pump putting out too much pressure?
Ken
Sounds SWEET! Now, the PS pump, and lines were getting HOT and the Ram seems over sensative, can't seem to get it balanced. Has anyone else did what I did and used the LS1 pump and the stock C3 vette PS control valve and ram?
Is the new pump putting out too much pressure?
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Originally Posted by kenshaffer
I just started my LS1!!!!!
Sounds SWEET! Now, the PS pump, and lines were getting HOT and the Ram seems over sensative, can't seem to get it balanced. Has anyone else did what I did and used the LS1 pump and the stock C3 vette PS control valve and ram?
Is the new pump putting out too much pressure?
Ken
Sounds SWEET! Now, the PS pump, and lines were getting HOT and the Ram seems over sensative, can't seem to get it balanced. Has anyone else did what I did and used the LS1 pump and the stock C3 vette PS control valve and ram?
Is the new pump putting out too much pressure?
Ken
I've been doing some research on this. I didn't know this, but you have to use return line that is rated for vaccuum. That might be the source of your heat problem?
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Originally Posted by whitelightnin'
Ken,
I've been doing some research on this. I didn't know this, but you have to use return line that is rated for vaccuum. That might be the source of your heat problem?
Bryan
I've been doing some research on this. I didn't know this, but you have to use return line that is rated for vaccuum. That might be the source of your heat problem?
Bryan
Hmnmm... I don't know. Rated for Vacuum? What does that mean. I used regular hose, but there isn't much pressure on the return side. Street and Performance told me that GM has used the same pump/pressure forever, and that it should get so hot you almost can't touch it. Maybe I am OK? Not sure.
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Originally Posted by kenshaffer
Hmnmm... I don't know. Rated for Vacuum? What does that mean. I used regular hose, but there isn't much pressure on the return side. Street and Performance told me that GM has used the same pump/pressure forever, and that it should get so hot you almost can't touch it. Maybe I am OK? Not sure.
Ken
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Originally Posted by Budman78
You might want to switch to Steeriods rack and pinion. I used the nascar type pump S & P sells and it worked fine. The only issue that came up was weak seals in the control valve.
I didn't know that this existed. I might have done it, had I known before. Only problem that I have right now other than the heat. Is a leak in the control valve seals.
So, you used a NASCAR Pump from S&P and a stock vette PS system?
Ken
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I used the pump that S & P sells, it is also on most late model 90's vettes. My current set up is with the LS1 pump. I don't know if I buy into the suction theory. It's a pusher pump and the excess fluid is pushed back in the researve. The problem with the stock C-3 control valve is that it is designed for 350 to 500 psi. Newer pumps double that.
How about adding a F-Body upper radiator hose cooler or an aftermarket cooler?
How about adding a F-Body upper radiator hose cooler or an aftermarket cooler?
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Originally Posted by Budman78
I used the pump that S & P sells, it is also on most late model 90's vettes. My current set up is with the LS1 pump. I don't know if I buy into the suction theory. It's a pusher pump and the excess fluid is pushed back in the researve. The problem with the stock C-3 control valve is that it is designed for 350 to 500 psi. Newer pumps double that.
How about adding a F-Body upper radiator hose cooler or an aftermarket cooler?
How about adding a F-Body upper radiator hose cooler or an aftermarket cooler?
Ken
The power steering cooler just mounts to the hose. On mine, I am not using the cooler( as I have no power steering), but I am using a stock upper hose from a camaro. Just go to the local parts store and pick up the 2 piece upper hose for the cooler.
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Originally Posted by 70 LS1
The power steering cooler just mounts to the hose. On mine, I am not using the cooler( as I have no power steering), but I am using a stock upper hose from a camaro. Just go to the local parts store and pick up the 2 piece upper hose for the cooler.
Cool. Thanks for the info. I have the two hoses, came with the engine. So, it hangs in between the Radiator/Fans and the engine? The hoses go from the Driver's side of the Radiator to next to the intake?
Ken
Originally Posted by kenshaffer
Thanks and Thanks.
I appreciate the help.
Ken
I appreciate the help.
Ken
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