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The 2014-2016 Corvette is designed to deliver outstanding performance on the track with minimal changes needed to get the car ready to meet the demands of track driving.
Driving the vehicle on the track during hot days may result in drivers feeling a reduction in steering assist. A Driver Information Center message of “Service Power Steering Gear” may appear and DTC C0176 (Control Module Temperature Sensor High) may be set. These conditions may be caused by an increase in temperature with the steering gear, which is typical during prolonged driving in a track environment.
A new power steering gear cooling duct can be installed to help cool the power steering gear. There are several modifications that must be made before installation. Refer to #PI1535A for complete details on cooling duct installation and part numbers
Regarding experiences with this, I installed it earlier this summer after experiencing PS failure at the top of a blind turn on track (a code brown moment). Went back out a month later, hotter day and a shorter tighter configuration on track which should trigger the failure sooner, and had no problems. Definitely a worthwhile investment.
Regarding experiences with this, I installed it earlier this summer after experiencing PS failure at the top of a blind turn on track (a code brown moment). Went back out a month later, hotter day and a shorter tighter configuration on track which should trigger the failure sooner, and had no problems. Definitely a worthwhile investment.
It is pretty easy to use. You make the duct from a C6Z right side rear brake duct and then cut a slot in one of the panels under the car and rivet the duct into place. Once in place it would be a PIA to go under the car every time you came back from the track to remove the duct. It really doesn't stick down that far and if you run over something and hit the duct you will also be hitting other things.
Here is a picture of it under my car. The white arrow points to it.
The PI is kind of vague on what to do to install the duct. Here are some better instructions. BTW, our C7 won GT2 at NJMP yesterday and hopefully another win today.
The PI is kind of vague on what to do to install the duct. Here are some better instructions. BTW, our C7 won GT2 at NJMP yesterday and hopefully another win today.
These are excellent instructions! I wish I had them when I did mine last week : )
PS cooling duct
