PS pump?
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Burning Brakes
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PS pump?
so I finally found my power steering leak, and the fluid is coming out of the bottom of the power steering pump 
well at least i found it, but I remember reading on here about a "racing" PS pump, but is it worth it? Or should i just stick on a OE ps pump and be done with it?
Also, I'd like to ad a PS cooler while I'm there. I'm thinking about just buying a z06 cooler but do you all think i should go bigger?
well at least i found it, but I remember reading on here about a "racing" PS pump, but is it worth it? Or should i just stick on a OE ps pump and be done with it? Also, I'd like to ad a PS cooler while I'm there. I'm thinking about just buying a z06 cooler but do you all think i should go bigger?
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St. Jude Donor '05-'08
go get a Turn One power steering pump. It is not that expensive and works nice. Also get the Joe Gibbs power steering fluid which Turn One also sells.
I added a PS cooler from a C6 which also helps.
I am kicking myself for not writing down the difference between my setup and the regular setup as far as being cooler. I will have to take the measurements again at the end of the month when we are at pocono.
I added a PS cooler from a C6 which also helps.
I am kicking myself for not writing down the difference between my setup and the regular setup as far as being cooler. I will have to take the measurements again at the end of the month when we are at pocono.
Last edited by Wicked Weasel; May 16, 2008 at 12:42 PM.
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Burning Brakes
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Is the power steering cooler from the C6 significantly better than the one on C5 Z51 & Z06's? I have a Z51 C5 and I'm about to go in and to a head/Cam install and I'm wondering if this is something I should upgrade while I'm in there.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'08
Product Features:
* A fully synthetic formula power steering fluid.
* Provides improved thermal stability for less pressure drop.
* Offers high temperature foam resistance for better cooling.
Is This The Right Product For My Application?
A fully synthetic oil, Power Steering Fluid is used everywhere from Watkins Glen to Daytona. Designed specifically for racing power steering systems, PSF delivers improved thermal stability across a wide range of operating temperature. PSF's thermal stability provides more consistent steering asist, which improves repeatability. PSF's high temperature foam protection also lowers steering system temperatures compared to conventional steering fluids.
* A fully synthetic formula power steering fluid.
* Provides improved thermal stability for less pressure drop.
* Offers high temperature foam resistance for better cooling.
Is This The Right Product For My Application?
A fully synthetic oil, Power Steering Fluid is used everywhere from Watkins Glen to Daytona. Designed specifically for racing power steering systems, PSF delivers improved thermal stability across a wide range of operating temperature. PSF's thermal stability provides more consistent steering asist, which improves repeatability. PSF's high temperature foam protection also lowers steering system temperatures compared to conventional steering fluids.
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St. Jude Donor '05-'08
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I have decided, with coaching, to get a new Ron Davis Radiator with two built in coolers, one for the PS and the other for the oil, makes sense to me
(I will have ALLOT of air flowing through it, tilted forward radiator, fabricated ducts to the grill opening, well vented hood)
If not for that I was looking at some pretty large oil and power steering coolers
AND, one more, maybe two more, parts to get now, I cannot come on here and not spend money!!!!
PS pump and pulley will be ordered on Monday
Rick
(I will have ALLOT of air flowing through it, tilted forward radiator, fabricated ducts to the grill opening, well vented hood)
If not for that I was looking at some pretty large oil and power steering coolers
AND, one more, maybe two more, parts to get now, I cannot come on here and not spend money!!!!
PS pump and pulley will be ordered on Monday
Rick
Last edited by RAAMaudio; May 16, 2008 at 09:09 PM.