Harvs
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Jun 2002
Ware, MA
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Would it be a pain to steer a manual rack, what are the pros and cons of it, and where could i get one?
Sandlewood beige 88 coupe 93k/ super 60 T3 at 24 pounds/ ATR 3" no cat or tail pipe/ 255lph high pressure pump/ Kirban AFPR at 42/ Spec stg3/ GN FMIC/ 1g DSM BOV/ 14* timing/ disconected KS/ Tri-ax short throw/ Autometer boost,vac and air to fuel/ 140 spedo/ Ford motorsports 5300-c springs/ tubular rear upper cntrl arms.
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philS
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Joined:
Apr 2001
Bellingham, MA
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Pros: more precise feel, less mechanicals to go wrong (p/s pump, p/s lines, p/s fluid, etc)
Cons: harder to steer at slow speeds, "palming it" is not an option in parking lots!
There's always the junkyard, but I wouldn't bother with a used rack, unless you rebuild it. Autozone carries rebuilt racks. Jegs carries the Flaming River manual rack, but they are pricey (~$250).
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rich
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Joined:
Dec 2002
tampa, FL USA
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I was thinking of doing this too, but there is something that I recall being different between the two that makes me think it needs an adapter or something? Is that right?
2.3L Turbo in 88 stang, browntops, 93 a4ld, volvo ic, broncoII rad, gillis valve set @15, k&n af.
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philS
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Joined:
Apr 2001
Bellingham, MA
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You'll need a Fox rack.
The only thing I'm not sure about is the outer tie rod ends ... if those are specific to the manual racks.
Did you hear about the Lucas powered torpedo? It sank.
86 TC, 73 Mini, 64 Mini Van, Saturn wagon
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Dan E
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Joined:
Apr 2001
Greensboro, NC
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Quote:Originally posted by philS:
You'll need a Fox rack.
Not sure why but something about that statement gets me...well ummm...hot. [Image: biggrin.gif]
Dan Eaves
88TC 5spd Vermillion Red, Polished...everything...
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philS
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Joined:
Apr 2001
Bellingham, MA
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Dan,
so lemme guess ... you like it when people give you the "nice rack!"
Did you hear about the Lucas powered torpedo? It sank.
86 TC, 73 Mini, 64 Mini Van, Saturn wagon
Click here to beat a ricer.
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