Leave it alone(my opinion)
Maybe when it start to leak
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| Author: | 225dart [ Sun Dec 18, 2005 6:30 am ] |
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Hey guys, i am been agonizing over what to do here. I have a 74 dart currently with good power steering (no leaks if you can believe that). I have been thinking about going to manual steering, because i have a whole setup (box,coupler,column). Normally i wouldnt give it a second though---however here are my thoughts. 1) the wife also drives this car 2) the 225/50/15 tires on the front would probably add to the resistance of turning with a manual box 3) The 6.5 degrees of caster is not going to help with turning on a manual box 4) the car is a cruiser but is set up for handleing too. I added power brakes for more of a cruiser comfort thing to go along with the power steering 5) the weight loss of the power setup is NOT a concern for me--as stated, the car is a cruise, not a race car (although it does that too oce in awhile) So what are your opinions here? --chad |
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| Author: | Rust collector [ Sun Dec 18, 2005 6:37 am ] |
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Leave it alone(my opinion) Maybe when it start to leak
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| Author: | james longhurst [ Sun Dec 18, 2005 8:26 am ] |
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i have driven a big block demon with iron heads and intake and it wasn't that bad with the 24:1 manual steering and my old feather duster had manual steering and was fine with the 24:1 ratio athough both a bit slow turning lock to lock. the 16:1 ratio in my swinger is a little more than most people would want to drive day to day (try your p/s with the engine off!) one other thing to consider (although probably minor) is the few extra hp and mpg you'll gain from the lighter manual setup that you already own. -james |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Sun Dec 18, 2005 9:12 am ] |
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If your wife drives it, it'll have wide tires (225s), and the pwr steering works, I say leave it alone. I have 24:1 manual on my 64 Dart and it's not hard to turn, but this lightened car probably had 2-300 less lbs on the front end than your car. Lou |
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