power to manual steering mx-3 v6 1992
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power to manual steering mx-3 v6 1992
Hi guys ! I'd like to know what power steering rack i can use if i want to get rid of the power steering.
323, mx-5 ? I have a 1992 mazda mx-3 v6 manual. Or, how can i de-power the steering rack ?
323, mx-5 ? I have a 1992 mazda mx-3 v6 manual. Or, how can i de-power the steering rack ?
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Re: power to manual steering mx-3 v6 1992
Not 100% sure on this, but I'm sure it wouldn't be hard to figure out. I'm using a 93 escort manual rack in my 95 escort GT. I know a bunch of parts are interchangeable between the 2, but I'm sure some research would figure it out. Or measure the 2 racks where they bolt down and compare that to an early 90's escort (as they came with a factory manual rack). Good luck with the swap.
BTW it's not much fun in parking lots without power steering. But totally worth it.
BTW it's not much fun in parking lots without power steering. But totally worth it.
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Re: power to manual steering mx-3 v6 1992
The 323 manual rack is a popular swap, but swapping racks apparently isn't easy. Most de-power the regular rack but you need to loop the lines to keep fluid in the system.
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Re: power to manual steering mx-3 v6 1992
323 rack is super easy! The hardest part is getting your hands on a manual rack from a BG 323! You use that and then inner and outer tie rods from the mx-3 and your golden. I wouldn't change mine back.
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Re: power to manual steering mx-3 v6 1992
I hated the manual 323 rack. Far to slow lock to lock ratio.
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Which one has the best ratio? I want to manual out my kl build
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Re: power to manual steering mx-3 v6 1992
Manual rack has the worst ratio
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2011 Mazda Mazda2 GS - 1.5L Manual : Yozora Edition (1 of 500)
2003 Nissan Xterra SE - 4x4 Supercharged : 2" Body Lift, 4" Suspension Lift & 33" MTR Kevlar
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Re: power to manual steering mx-3 v6 1992
icajewler wrote:Which one has the best ratio? I want to manual out my kl build
The mx3 gs rack has the best ratio.
I get that people like the idea of freeing up horse power but deleting accessories but I didn't notice any power loss converting from manual steering to power steering.
I ran a manual 323 rack, then a depowered 4 cylinder mx3 rack and then finally said screw it and went back to power steering and an mx3 gs rack.
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crazycanadian wrote: The mx3 gs rack has the best ratio.
I get that people like the idea of freeing up horse power but deleting accessories but I didn't notice any power loss converting from manual steering to power steering.
I ran a manual 323 rack, then a depowered 4 cylinder mx3 rack and then finally said screw it and went back to power steering and an mx3 gs rack.
I think mainly to make it one less thing that can go wrong. But I'm with you, power steering doesn't draw much power from the engine and makes life much easier!
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Keep your rack ratio, click the link... You'll be glad you did. The space freed up in the engine bay was worth it all alone, before the reduced parasitic drag and the ability to turn the wheel without running the engine.MrMazda92 wrote:http://mx-3.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=80521
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'12 Challenger R/T + STP - 3.92 w/ LSD, JG Cam, headers, SkipShift delete, Clutch Delay Valve delete, Hurst STS, RAM Clutch Adjuster, StopTech 6 Piston Brakes, Sticky Nittos, 435 WHP
Kid Hauler:
'08 Suburban LT 4WD - TVS 1900 Blower, LF SC Cam, headers, AFM delete, true 5" lift, 33x12s, 523 WHP
First Love:
'92 GS 5 spd - Straightneck KL/67mm TB, MegaSquirt/Coilpacks, 5 lugs/Speed6 brakes/FD wheels, wiretuck, coilovers, headers, AEM WB, Borla
Deleted: VAF/Power Steering/Air Conditioning/EGR/ABS/Auto Seatbelts/etc
'12 Challenger R/T + STP - 3.92 w/ LSD, JG Cam, headers, SkipShift delete, Clutch Delay Valve delete, Hurst STS, RAM Clutch Adjuster, StopTech 6 Piston Brakes, Sticky Nittos, 435 WHP
Kid Hauler:
'08 Suburban LT 4WD - TVS 1900 Blower, LF SC Cam, headers, AFM delete, true 5" lift, 33x12s, 523 WHP
First Love:
'92 GS 5 spd - Straightneck KL/67mm TB, MegaSquirt/Coilpacks, 5 lugs/Speed6 brakes/FD wheels, wiretuck, coilovers, headers, AEM WB, Borla
Deleted: VAF/Power Steering/Air Conditioning/EGR/ABS/Auto Seatbelts/etc