Power steering cooler for auto x?
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Power steering cooler for auto x?
Is anyone running one? Up here our autocross runs last like 1.5 mins. I wouldnt imagine the PS would generate enough heat to require a cooler. Keep in my it is Alaska so imagine 60-70 degree temps. Thanks
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Keep in mind the stock pump kind of over works the system. If you have an UD pulley it should help a little, by reducing the amount of flow.
If just AX'ing for peace of mind I would install a factory one. I've been running a Stock Cooler for almost a year now with no issues, this past summer averaging 101-109 heat.
Road Racing and lapping the car would probably require a decent aftermarket unit.
Dont forget the most important cooler the oil cooler good luck!
If just AX'ing for peace of mind I would install a factory one. I've been running a Stock Cooler for almost a year now with no issues, this past summer averaging 101-109 heat.
Road Racing and lapping the car would probably require a decent aftermarket unit.
Dont forget the most important cooler the oil cooler good luck!
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Ok, so what's the best aftermarket pump? I'm in need of a new PS pump anyways and the car is all setup for autox. While the car is down I need to replace the pump and get a new catch can.
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I used Turn One for ever.
Then I found a place that will revalve your pump for ~$100. Send it to them and they will refurb it and return it to you. Usually takes a couple days. We have a 1/2 dozen of them in our client's race cars, both LS and LT based platforms and no one is complaining.
http://www.pscmotorsports.com/
Then I found a place that will revalve your pump for ~$100. Send it to them and they will refurb it and return it to you. Usually takes a couple days. We have a 1/2 dozen of them in our client's race cars, both LS and LT based platforms and no one is complaining.
http://www.pscmotorsports.com/
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I currently run a Turn One pump. I bought it a couple years before I discovered PSC. But the PSC pump refurb is the way to go IMHO.
The valving, pressure and flow rate is altered a little from TO pump specs. We've found them a little better yet.
I have a small, two pass PS cooler on my car. Probably not needed, though as I have also replaced the stock PS reservoir (remember, I'm running an LT1) with a higher capacity, KRC aluminum oil tank. The tank itself transfers heat better than the plastic and I have about 1/2 quart more capcity which helps as well.
I wonder if PSC can install an AN fitting on the top of an LSx pump so that a remote tank can be used? I've never asked.
The valving, pressure and flow rate is altered a little from TO pump specs. We've found them a little better yet.
I have a small, two pass PS cooler on my car. Probably not needed, though as I have also replaced the stock PS reservoir (remember, I'm running an LT1) with a higher capacity, KRC aluminum oil tank. The tank itself transfers heat better than the plastic and I have about 1/2 quart more capcity which helps as well.
I wonder if PSC can install an AN fitting on the top of an LSx pump so that a remote tank can be used? I've never asked.
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I've been autoxing a turn one pump since last year. My stock pump was whining and would vent fluid out the cap after each run. The turn one is quiet and dry! Of course a turn one pump will bump you out of Fstock I believe....
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lol my whole front end is different from stock but ill find a place to put it. that cooler goes on the return side right? any issues with it pushing the fluid that far?
I had seen that in my searches but was hoping I could get one with AN lines rather than rubber hose and clamps
I had seen that in my searches but was hoping I could get one with AN lines rather than rubber hose and clamps
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