Fixing an overheating power steering system

[ls1mike]

Originally Posted By: MrHorspwer

Originally Posted By: clinebarger

Cam Motion LS1 Torque Titan V2..... Duration - 218/226 Lift - .595"/.587" LSA - 116 ICL - 113

This is a very intriguing grind. I started down the rabbit hole looking up details on some of the Cam Motion grinds and found myself overwhelmed with intake and exhaust flow theory that I can't say I quite understood, not that I'm an expert or anything. It seems to be a specific grind for a specific purpose. I will certainly give them a solid look and discuss my needs when the time comes. They seem very well regarded.

If memory serves me...and it may not. My cam is as follows: Duration 228/232 Lift .582/591 LSA 112 Other bits include. LS6 intake Patriot Stage 2 heads, Mac Mid lengths with high flow cats Magnaflow cat back Mcleod twin disk cluth So... and dang you.. I noticed my power steering does the same thing. I just replaced the rack with one from Rack Doctors. You have any part numbers on your cooler setup?

 

[ls1mike]

Originally Posted By: MrHorspwer

No worries on that. Like you said in your audio thread, ls1tech is full of a bunch of cliques. I'd much rather talk about headers and cams with someone here.

Concur.

 

[MrHorspwer]

Originally Posted By: ls1mike

You have any part numbers on your cooler setup?

Derale 2 Pass 17" Series 7000 Copper/Aluminum Frame Rail Cooler - P/N 13221 https://derale.com/products/fluid-cooler...-premium-detail Turn One AN-6 Adapter Fitting - P/N TUR10 https://www.turnone-steering.com/collections/power-steering-fittings/products/an-6-adapter-fitting Turn One AN-6 Steering Rack Return Fitting - P/N TUR5 https://www.turnone-steering.com/collect...adapter-fitting AC Delco Upper Coolant Hose (w/o power steering cooler) - P/N 26347X I used -6 AN fittings throughout: Two 90 degree fittings on the cooler, a 45 degree fitting on the rack, and a straight fitting on the pump return. I ended up with Fragola push-lock fittings (because that's the brand stocked by my local speed shop) and Parker push-lock hose.

 

[ls1mike]

Originally Posted By: MrHorspwer

Originally Posted By: ls1mike

You have any part numbers on your cooler setup?

Derale 2 Pass 17" Series 7000 Copper/Aluminum Frame Rail Cooler - P/N 13221 https://derale.com/products/fluid-cooler...-premium-detail Turn One AN-6 Adapter Fitting - P/N TUR10 https://www.turnone-steering.com/collections/power-steering-fittings/products/an-6-adapter-fitting Turn One AN-6 Steering Rack Return Fitting - P/N TUR5 https://www.turnone-steering.com/collect...adapter-fitting AC Delco Upper Coolant Hose (w/o power steering cooler) - P/N 26347X I used -6 AN fittings throughout: Two 90 degree fittings on the cooler, a 45 degree fitting on the rack, and a straight fitting on the pump return. I ended up with Fragola push-lock fittings (because that's the brand stocked by my local speed shop) and Parker push-lock hose.

Awesome! I appreciate it. You win the internet for today!

 

[MrHorspwer]

Quick follow up: Ran my first auto-x event since the steering changes. Max temp I saw over four runs was 165 F (as measured in the reservoir between runs). Ambient temp was unseasonably hot for September too, about 88 F. Win. One less thing to worry about.

 

[PandaBear]

I remember some Honda of the 90s come with a power steering fluid cooler, just one loop with fins.