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i was thinking more on the lines of this http://static.summitracing.com/globa.../csi-928_w.jpg
not our application though - i think it's for a 300zx???
it would be a tight fit, but i think it could work............... if i could get someone to cut that plate
-chuck
well 9 months later....heres the idea....need to do some cleaning up on the power steering elimnation kit...and find the right belt, simple tighten to tension adjustment, elminates the entire power steering assembly and bracket, plus the cast iron piece everything attaches to...figure 15lbs removed, and this unit with the pully weighs in at 2-3 lbs
Well, im cutting a couple more with the material I have...dont know how much of a production run ill do, possibly a couple at a time...right now im cleaning up the program and reducing the weight of it even more. Right now, its tiping the scale at 1.75 lbs Still need to work on that bracket support piece too. Expect a final version of this by next week or sooner.
Since this isnt head specific, it *should* work on all SR20 blocks (FWD) Thats assuming they all have that bracket on the lower part of the motor where the PS pump rotates.
Ok - so of what I can figure this is only eliminating the PS pump - what about the whole rack and pinion system - Is the plan to keep using it, just w/o the assistance of PS??
I want to completely eliminate the rack and pinion and go to an "old skool" steering gearbox. I know the steering shaft that comes out of the firewall is gonna have a spline end - which I don't have the means to cut, but that's not important - steering gearboxes are geared to give some mechanical advantage correct?? Does anyone know if there is such a steering gearbox that is already in production (by nissan) for an older car or something that will accept the male spline of the steering wheel shaft??
Much weight could be eliminated by throwing the rack and pinion away for a steering gear box, and also mine is blown and I don't wanna buy a new one LOL
sweet - thanks - and of course any thing can be made to fit. The only way to go is with a manual rack thou?? Nissan never made just a simple steering gearbox??
sweet - thanks - and of course any thing can be made to fit. The only way to go is with a manual rack thou?? Nissan never made just a simple steering gearbox??
a manual rack is a simple steering gearbox...
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My real name is Kyle
2002 Maxima SE (6MT) -Drop-in K&N and a brand new longblock VQ35
1994 G20 - SR20VE, JWT pop, SSAC 2.5", 2.5" VRS catback
Thanks - I'm not very familiar with rack and pinion systems - I figured when he said a manual rack he was referring to a rack and pinion w/o PS - which is what I don't want. If there is a gearbox out there - can you direct me a little. I tried searching for a B13 system like Yahnoza mentioned, but all I came up w/ was the rack and pinion w/ PS.
