So after having my Z at 3 track days in two weekends the only issue my beast had was that the power steering fluid boiled over & oozed out of the resevoir. (made quite the mess) Not bad considering it was 105+ degrees all 3 days and other cars either left by lunch time or only ran 2/3s of each session due to either high water temps. or high oil temps.
I am thinking of removing the power steering pump & lines. I would then fill the rack with fresh fluid and seal it. That would give me more room in the engine bay, (cheap weight reduction) reduce drag on the engine, eliminate the boiling over/oozing mess in the engine bay.
I used to own a 240z with quick steering knuckles & 255/15 tires. At slow speeds it was like steering a truck, but when moving it wasn't bad at all. I'm guessing my Z31 should feel the same with the power steering removed.
What do you guys think???? Would there be any down side to doing this? Besides getting a work out when driving/racing my Z. I'm in good shape. I can handle that.
I am thinking of removing the power steering pump & lines. I would then fill the rack with fresh fluid and seal it. That would give me more room in the engine bay, (cheap weight reduction) reduce drag on the engine, eliminate the boiling over/oozing mess in the engine bay.
I used to own a 240z with quick steering knuckles & 255/15 tires. At slow speeds it was like steering a truck, but when moving it wasn't bad at all. I'm guessing my Z31 should feel the same with the power steering removed.
What do you guys think???? Would there be any down side to doing this? Besides getting a work out when driving/racing my Z. I'm in good shape. I can handle that.
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