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10-04-2016, 08:43 PM
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Power vs manual steering, ?
Has Anyone ever done a track test manual vs power steering? I'm thinking about going back to manual since I don't really drive it on the street anymore. Yup I know just one more step closer to becoming a race car.
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10-04-2016, 10:43 PM
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Way back when I 1st went manual I dont think I saw a difference I was at high 12 range back then. For me it was a plus not having something that leaked or an extra belt to worry about losing. A slower car (70 nova)lost a steering belt mid track(1/8 mile track) and I broke out by a very small amount but it wasnt my quickest pass of the day so hard to call. It felt quicker lol.
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10-05-2016, 02:05 AM
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In drag racing, "slower" steering is better and safer, so I would think manual steering would be better. Most drivers' natural reaction is to over-correct, when things get dodgy.
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#4
10-05-2016, 07:25 AM
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I don't think you can put more than about 5 HP thru a single V belt.
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10-05-2016, 07:35 AM
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I use a newer S10 pick up manual box. It was a bolt in. I like it besides turning the wheel while the car is not moving.Once your rolling I like the feel better than the old power steering.
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10-05-2016, 10:23 AM
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#7
10-05-2016, 08:58 PM
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PS pump is "doing nearly no work" when wheels are kept straight.
I saw no diff for 12.0 ET & put the PS system back on, sold the manual box.
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10-06-2016, 01:07 AM
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#9
10-06-2016, 07:35 AM
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No slack yet, it only has about 1200 miles on it. I like the tight feel of the manual while going a little above the speed limit.
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