Manual rack

dinomite · 04-30-2001, 12:08 PM

I know that some of you have manual racks, I have a few questions, cause I'm looking at getting one as my power steering pump is leaking.

First off, when the engine is off currently, with power rack, it is incredably hard to turn the wheel, whether your rolling or not; is it this hard with a true manual rack? I don't think so, just want to be sure, as I've never actualy used one. What is a good manual rack, and where can I obtain it? Maximum motorsports sells solid steering columns, is it worth it?

On installing, how hard is the rack to put in, and take out the old rack and pump? How hard is the column to install?

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90LX AOD Convertable: Lakewood control arms, FMS springs.
Best 1/4: 15.277@92.25 (2.27 60')

TheSloAod · 04-30-2001, 12:18 PM

If you are not wanting to spend the $$$ for a flaming river you can get a used one off older cars, mine came from a 1979 4 banger mustang, it only cost $75 and came with everything. be sure they send you the steering coupling. you will love the rack, it is cleaner and easy enough for my 120 lb a$$ to drive with it everyday. there are atleast 4 older cars that used the manual racks, mustangs, granadas and some others, look for many internet junk yard sites that are in a network, that will make things alot easier for you,

dinomite · 05-02-2001, 07:03 PM

Anyone else have suggestions?

Stang_ROTY · 05-02-2001, 07:54 PM

I am finally getting my flaming river tomarrow after a long battle with the place i got it from. i'm putting mymotor together starting next week when the dished pistons get in and i'll let you know if you'd like as soon as she runs. i heard they're great, thoug.

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In progress for Spring:

93 GT less motor and tranny, 8 pt cage, chute,
Sothside Machine bars & Sub-frames, 3.73's
'69 393 stroker Edlebrock Performer heads, Performer RPM Upper & Lower Manifold..Crane Gold 1.6 Rollers..BBK 70MM TB & cats..30lb Injectors..Cartech Fuel System..

dinomite · 05-03-2001, 04:55 PM

Cool, I think that I am gonna get a manual rack and try it out cause my PS pump has started to leak again. How much is the manual rack, and what else do you need?

04-30-2001, 12:08 PM	#1
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	Manual rack I know that some of you have manual racks, I have a few questions, cause I'm looking at getting one as my power steering pump is leaking. First off, when the engine is off currently, with power rack, it is incredably hard to turn the wheel, whether your rolling or not; is it this hard with a true manual rack? I don't think so, just want to be sure, as I've never actualy used one. What is a good manual rack, and where can I obtain it? Maximum motorsports sells solid steering columns, is it worth it? On installing, how hard is the rack to put in, and take out the old rack and pump? How hard is the column to install? ------------------ 90LX AOD Convertable: Lakewood control arms, FMS springs. Best 1/4: 15.277@92.25 (2.27 60')

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04-30-2001, 12:18 PM	#2
TheSloAod Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: baytown, tx usa Posts: 121	If you are not wanting to spend the $$$ for a flaming river you can get a used one off older cars, mine came from a 1979 4 banger mustang, it only cost $75 and came with everything. be sure they send you the steering coupling. you will love the rack, it is cleaner and easy enough for my 120 lb a$$ to drive with it everyday. there are atleast 4 older cars that used the manual racks, mustangs, granadas and some others, look for many internet junk yard sites that are in a network, that will make things alot easier for you,

05-02-2001, 07:03 PM	#3
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	Anyone else have suggestions?

05-02-2001, 07:54 PM	#4
Stang_ROTY Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Berkshire County - Massachusetts Posts: 735	I am finally getting my flaming river tomarrow after a long battle with the place i got it from. i'm putting mymotor together starting next week when the dished pistons get in and i'll let you know if you'd like as soon as she runs. i heard they're great, thoug. ------------------ In progress for Spring: 93 GT less motor and tranny, 8 pt cage, chute, Sothside Machine bars & Sub-frames, 3.73's '69 393 stroker Edlebrock Performer heads, Performer RPM Upper & Lower Manifold..Crane Gold 1.6 Rollers..BBK 70MM TB & cats..30lb Injectors..Cartech Fuel System..

05-03-2001, 04:55 PM	#5
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	Cool, I think that I am gonna get a manual rack and try it out cause my PS pump has started to leak again. How much is the manual rack, and what else do you need?