Capt. Orygun
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Granted I can't pull my AC so long as I live in TX, but every little bit helps.
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liquid00meth
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if you keep it, your a pussy.
Capt. Orygun
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sorry mang, but I'm from the GREAT.... (pause for effect), pacific northwest. It's like Cali but without sales tax, cali laws, and self service gas stations (pump my own gas??) So as long as I'm here in (spit) Texass, I'll require it for the summer.
liquid00meth
Senior Member
dude, it's not hard to turn the wheel when without power steering. It is so worth it to take it out. The only time it's really hard to turn the wheel is when your stopped.
Capt. Orygun
Win the Day
I meant the AC, I want the PS gone myslef. Just wanted to test the waters and see if it was worth the work. I guess the next step is finding some kinda job guide. I'll post pics once the civ is lowered.
"removing" the power steering is a little more involved than you think.
two choices-
A- swap the entire rack- a piece that isn't exactly easy to get at, and isn't fun from what i hear.
B- remove the pump, and loop the fluid line so that the rack stays lubed.
B saves you 15 lbs tops.
A saves you about 20-25.
is it really worth it?
two choices-
A- swap the entire rack- a piece that isn't exactly easy to get at, and isn't fun from what i hear.
B- remove the pump, and loop the fluid line so that the rack stays lubed.
B saves you 15 lbs tops.
A saves you about 20-25.
is it really worth it?
1991AccoLudeCoupe
Member
P/S is ghey!Lose it, and your A/C, and you ICE! Fuck everything that doesn't make it go faster!!!
Peace, Theron <_<
1991AccoLudeCoupe
Member
B is worth it. You lose weight and get some HP free'd up. I say go 4 it
Peace, Theron <_<
BlackJDMdeath
Senior Member
ok... fuck that. i will never lose my AC or my PS. i will always have black vehicles so you can shove an 18 wheeler in your ass if you think you can talk me into dropping my AC. you drop your power steering, wow. you drop what, 10lbs? gain what, 2hp? fuck that. the way i see it, losing your power steering with an attempt to go faster is a complete waste on a street car. you're going to wish like hell you had power steering when it comes to small parking lots. i'd slap the shit out of one of my friends if they talked about losing their power steering because they want to be faster. that's nonsense. on top of it all, i GUARENTEE you get more props if your fast car has power steering and AC, you can take that to the bank.
Keep the A/C. God knows I wish I could keep mine, but with all the turbo crap under my hood, it's impossible.
As far as P/S, you need to do 2 or three things before pulling it.
Buy some new rack bushings, and either find or buy a new NON-Power Assist rack. Power assist racks have valving in them that works really well with a power steering pump attached, but when the pump is not working, those valves make it 2 to 3 times harder to turn the wheels because of pressurizations.
Get a rack from a Del Sol S, if you have a Sol, or from a Civic CX if you have a Civic or Integra coupe sedan or otherwise. They're not cheap. Expect to pay $250 for a new one (NOT through the dealership).
Also be sure to plan to have a few hours on you hands to remove it properly. There's a lot involved. I think you even have to go as far as partially dropping the rear crossmember to get at some of the bolts. Let's not forget that you WILL need an alignment afterward, because the tie rod ends must be swapped over, also.
As far as P/S, you need to do 2 or three things before pulling it.
Buy some new rack bushings, and either find or buy a new NON-Power Assist rack. Power assist racks have valving in them that works really well with a power steering pump attached, but when the pump is not working, those valves make it 2 to 3 times harder to turn the wheels because of pressurizations.
Get a rack from a Del Sol S, if you have a Sol, or from a Civic CX if you have a Civic or Integra coupe sedan or otherwise. They're not cheap. Expect to pay $250 for a new one (NOT through the dealership).
Also be sure to plan to have a few hours on you hands to remove it properly. There's a lot involved. I think you even have to go as far as partially dropping the rear crossmember to get at some of the bolts. Let's not forget that you WILL need an alignment afterward, because the tie rod ends must be swapped over, also.
Keep the AC. It's a must in Texas. I'm going to hate the CRX when it gets even hotter...
Eric- there's a HUGE difference between the dry heat in New Mexico and the super wet nasty humid heat in Texas that doesn't even let you sweat at 80 degrees.
Eric- there's a HUGE difference between the dry heat in New Mexico and the super wet nasty humid heat in Texas that doesn't even let you sweat at 80 degrees.
rudeludenotmeanthough
Senior Member
keep the she-at....
