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Al Christopher (aka MasterDeluxe) [ View ] [ itsa39@webtv.net ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ] Runnemede, New Jersey

Shine,did you ever get a chance to drive the car with the Flamming River variable power steering rack and pinion yet ?

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Posted by MasterDeluxe  -  05/24/2005 10:15 AM Let me rephrasethis,has any on installed ,driven or knows some one that has please comment on the Flaming River variable pressure power rack and pinion steering ? I can't find anybody whohas.Flaming River must be selling them ! .......Al C MasterDeluxe [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Runnemede, New Jersey Charter Member since March 2005   Posted by JAWS  -  05/23/2005 09:45 PM He can't 'cause I stole it. Just kidding. I did dream about it though........... stealing it that is, NOT ABOUT SHINE! An electrical headache can make a great car a pain [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Boise, Idaho Charter Member since August 2004   Posted by acr3  -  05/25/2005 09:33 AM I installed one of these & I'm very happy with it. Remeber that the rack diameter is larger on the PS rack & this can create clearance problems with the harmonic balancer. Also the steering shaft bolted up to the FR rack further out, away from the motor than w/my old rack. I used a double shafted U joint w/two supports but eventually went to block hugger headers (from Rams Horn) to get the shaft to align properly. acr3 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Haines City, Florida   Posted by MasterDeluxe  -  05/25/2005 11:11 AM Thanks,acr3.Thanks for the advice,glad to hear you are satisfied with it.Hows the varable power part of it ? How firm does the steering get at speed ? ......Al C MasterDeluxe [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Runnemede, New Jersey Charter Member since March 2005   Posted by acr3  -  05/25/2005 02:16 PM The PS is installed in a '36 Plymouth 2 dr. Sedan. I've driven the car very little on the hi-way since the PS install, mostly in town. Before that it was a fine on the hiway but a BEAR in parking & tight turns. After the PS install I did drive it to the NSRA SE Nats in Tampa, FL, about 60 mi on I-4. Steering response was very good, not twitchy like some have described other PS units. Right now the car is "under constuction", getting a new 350 SBC. While that is going on I'm replacing the "convoluted double shafted u-joint,then single u joint, two support bearing set up" that was necessary w/the Rams Horn exhaust manifolds. Using block hugger headers, I'll have a  much straighter shot to the steering shaft w/only one support bearing & one u joint between the firewall & the rack.  This change alone should make a big difference. FWIW & as expected, the best change was tight turns in & out of places like parking spots. They're a breeze now & well worth the cost. acr3 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Haines City, Florida   Posted by johns56  -  05/25/2005 10:56 AM acr3 what kind of car is it on? johns56 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] phoenix, Arizona   Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  05/25/2005 09:32 PM early yesterday morning i went to get the alignment. did'nt get it because their computer was down. on the way back i met an old woman in my lane trying to pass. she mirrored my moves and folowed me to the shoulder and then back into the lane. my last resort was to get across all lanes to the opposite shoulder . this all happened at 60. i'll say this, i put the car in as close to max as possible. tires squeeling and almost sideways. it handled well considering the alignment was only guessed at. the steering is a little stiff parking but ok on the road. i plan to get it aligned tomorow morning. if i dont die i'll let you know how it handles. dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003   Posted by MasterDeluxe  -  05/25/2005 09:11 PM Hey arc3,that's great.You have answered more questions than I thought of.Thanks again.Good luck on finishing your car.......Al C MasterDeluxe [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Runnemede, New Jersey Charter Member since March 2005   Posted by hotrodfreak  -  05/26/2005 08:03 AM Granmom wantin a drag race Shine? hotrodfreak [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] hancocks bridge, New Jersey   Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  05/26/2005 08:10 AM no, she was head on with me. she thought she was in the climing lane i guess. she paniced and mirrored my moves. my first thought was no seat belts and closing at 120 with a 6k lb tuna boat. had i went to the shoulder again i would not be posting today. dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003   Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  05/26/2005 08:14 AM by the way, i dont like the remote reservor pumps. most leak at the supply fitting. and the supply line from gotta show looks like it belongs on my tractor. it has a real cheesey aluminum crush ferrel. dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003   Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  05/26/2005 10:46 AM after alignment i prefer the ford rack with a ford pump. there is very little asist in parking and it's just as touchy on the road. dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003   Posted by MasterDeluxe  -  05/25/2005 09:39 PM Thanks Shine,I'll be lookng forward to see what you have to say about the steering and handeling when you are all finished.....Al C MasterDeluxe [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Runnemede, New Jersey Charter Member since March 2005   Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  05/26/2005 12:35 PM i'm not saying it's not a good unit but i dont care for r/p to start with. i just prefer the ford combo. it's designed to go together. dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003   Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  05/29/2005 09:29 AM the flaming river rack seems to be a little better. probly had some air in it. still not what i like for parking but should be ok. i prefer the camaro clip and steering. i'm just not the rack and pinon type i guess. dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003   Posted by MasterDeluxe  -  05/26/2005 12:00 PM Thanks Shine for you advice and honest road test,it means alt !!! ........Al C MasterDeluxe [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Runnemede, New Jersey Charter Member since March 2005   Posted by MasterDeluxe  -  05/26/2005 02:52 PM I notice that someone is selling a Chevy P/S pump that they say is the correct pressure for the MII rack.It's even chrome plated.I wonder if this is realy the way to go for Mustang II power steering rack & pinion ? MasterDeluxe [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Runnemede, New Jersey Charter Member since March 2005   Posted by MasterDeluxe  -  05/29/2005 09:15 PM Thanks again Shine for your answer......Al C MasterDeluxe [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Runnemede, New Jersey Charter Member since March 2005   Posted by kylew  -  06/12/2005 12:17 PM Thanks, I'm considering one for a truck. kylew [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Charleston, West Virginia   Posted by kylew  -  06/11/2005 07:11 PM Shine - what model year(s) Camaro clip do you prefer? Regular Camaro, Z-, IROC, etc. ??Thanks. kylew [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Charleston, West Virginia   Posted by Crazyhorse Rod Shop  -  06/11/2005 08:13 PM 70 thru to the mcferson strut. 82 i believe. the mid 70's are plentiful. i have just never been a rack and pinon lover. too touchy for me. dont poke the porchdog........he bites [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] BLUFF DALE, Texas Charter Member since March 2003

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