Has anyone deleted the power steering cooler with success
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Just found out my powersteering fluid is leaking and been doing some research about installing a tranny cooler. I live in NM where it doesnt get abot 95 degrees and i dont do alot of racing. Will i have problems just deleting the cooler all together? Thanks for your help
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'98-99 Z28s, Formulas and Trans Ams didn't even come with the cooler originally. You can buy a radiator hose for a base model V8 LS1 (non-SS/WS6) from '98 or '99 and easily delete the cooler.
There are also threads that illustrate the installation of an aftermarket power steering cooler, if you want to go that route. IMO, if you are not racing/using the car in such a way that puts the PS system under prolonged or extreme stress/heat, then you'll be fine without it.
There are also threads that illustrate the installation of an aftermarket power steering cooler, if you want to go that route. IMO, if you are not racing/using the car in such a way that puts the PS system under prolonged or extreme stress/heat, then you'll be fine without it.
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$40.00 and 15 minutes and you have an aftermarket cooler on there. I suggest you do it. Cooler fluid temps will make your pump live a long long time. Temps with this cooler, leaving the cooler, and with the scoop I cut out in the air dam, are in the mid 120*F range. Thats COOOOOOL.....
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So, removing the cooler will heat the fluid and burn up the pump faster.
http://www.gmhightechperformance.com...all/index.html
Here's a thread with a lot of good alternatives. IMO - the rail cooler is the most efficient way to go: https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-m...g-success.html
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Did you read my post above? Cooling is ALL about size of the cooler AND airflow provided to that cooler. If you want your temps to be in the mid 120's*F during city driving on a hot *** day......do what I did with a simple, cheap, 4 row tranny fluid cooler.
Or, ask people with other set-ups to get you some temp readings on theirs, and maybe do one of their set-ups.
Look at the thread/link above that "wssix99" provided.....it has all the info and answers you'll need.
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Or, ask people with other set-ups to get you some temp readings on theirs, and maybe do one of their set-ups.
Look at the thread/link above that "wssix99" provided.....it has all the info and answers you'll need.
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FWIW, my '98 has the original PS pump, no stock cooler, no aftermarket cooler, and the larger 17x9 SS wheels installed. It's been that way since just about forever, and the pump is quiet and fine. Granted, it's low mileage, doesn't get raced, and I live in a climate that's much cooler than the southern guys. I'm sure this is a much bigger concern for those of you living in hot areas and/or that push the steering system hard while racing.
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My 2000 Z28 does not have it. I'm the third owner and know the second owner, and the car is still bone stock, so I doubt the original owner removed it, but it's possible. Could be a mid year change too I guess.
I'm definitely planning on adding something before any autocross.
I'm definitely planning on adding something before any autocross.
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i was thinkin of deleting mine all together but ill just get a cooler, no big deal. when my car gets up to operating temp, my ps is loud as sh*t and embarrassing when ppl r around.
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I actually just finished installing an aftermarket cooler for my '00 SS and was a very simple install. I also had to flush the system because of coolant contamination, but that too was simple.
By the way, Thank you LS6427 for the help on that. Followed his instructions and it all went well. I still have to make a cut on the bottom for the cooler to get more air, but will do that later.
By the way, Thank you LS6427 for the help on that. Followed his instructions and it all went well. I still have to make a cut on the bottom for the cooler to get more air, but will do that later.