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Old Aug 16, 2001 | 12:16 AM
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How much of a gain can I expect to see if I disable my power steering and take off the pump. I already took off the a/c and felt a little increase. Any ideas? :eek:
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Old Aug 16, 2001 | 01:42 AM
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Cant imagine it would be worth it compared to how HARD you're gonna have to crank that steering wheel in the corners....You'd prob need a spinner **** for each hand.... :crazy: :eek:
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Old Aug 16, 2001 | 01:37 PM
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I drove with it off all last week as I waited for new hoses and I'll say that the difference is rather negligible.
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Old Aug 16, 2001 | 02:45 PM
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My Firebird......Did not have poweresteering and I kinda like the way it handled......It is a real biaaaatch to try and park in my garage though
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Old Aug 16, 2001 | 09:15 PM
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Sounds like your looking for real horsepower gains. If that's the case look at $1,000 for cam, intake, carb & headers. That's HP gain. Then keep your power steering and re-install that A/C.
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Old Aug 16, 2001 | 11:19 PM
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forget about the powersteering and diconect the wire from the alternator for you runs.
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Old Aug 17, 2001 | 12:31 AM
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thanks for the replys. I don't like the a/c because the stupid compressor weighs alot and doesn't work at all. Anyway, I've already got the carb, cam, intake, headers, dual exhaust, and what not. I'm looking to squeeze alittle more out of her
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