ALL z51 owners
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: cambridge UK Cambs
ALL z51 owners
Please help.
I have finally got around to ordering a new steering rack and I am thinking of using a Z51 to replace my standard part. Is this a good idea with out all of the rest of the Z51 options.
Do I need to put in any other kit from the Z51? And does the rack make the car twitchy under normal driving ?
I am being advised by my dealer to replace the pump at the same time is this necessary or will flushing all of the old fluid by ok ?
Ps is the FE:7 option the same as the Z51?
Thanks for all the help
Barry
I have finally got around to ordering a new steering rack and I am thinking of using a Z51 to replace my standard part. Is this a good idea with out all of the rest of the Z51 options.
Do I need to put in any other kit from the Z51? And does the rack make the car twitchy under normal driving ?
I am being advised by my dealer to replace the pump at the same time is this necessary or will flushing all of the old fluid by ok ?
Ps is the FE:7 option the same as the Z51?
Thanks for all the help
Barry
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 1,861
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From: Houston TX
Re: ALL z51 owners (The Hobbit)
Is this a good idea with out all of the rest of the Z51 options.
Do I need to put in any other kit from the Z51?
And does the rack make the car twitchy under normal driving ?
I am being advised by my dealer to replace the pump at the same time is this necessary or will flushing all of the old fluid by ok ?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 2,168
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From: Phoenix AZ
Re: ALL z51 owners (The Hobbit)
Good idea to go with the Z51 rack. Check it on the bench before installing, I asked for a Z51 rack but didn't get it the first time. Should be about 2-1/2 turns lock to lock. If you ever have the steering wheel off you should change the turn signal canceling cam, the Z51 cam is different due to the reduction in steering wheel movement when turning. I replaced the cam when I replaced the VATS ignition cylinder since the canceling cam had to come out anyway.
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2000
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From: cambridge UK Cambs
Re: ALL z51 owners (vetracer)
Thanks for all of the info, looks like I should go with the Z51.
Not to sure how I would get on over her without this forum, probably would have done something stupid like got a rustang!
Not to sure how I would get on over her without this forum, probably would have done something stupid like got a rustang!
