those with manual rack and pinions...

[mootang]

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?

thanks,
scott

 

[mootang]

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?

 

[1red95gt]

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.

 

[mootang]

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.

thanks,
scott

 

[1red95gt]

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.

 

[mootang]

thank you for your imput.

 

[mootang]

would a quick ratio be harder to turn than a standard ratio? which would you recomend.

 

[95cobraguy]

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.
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