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MadScientist · 01-24-2011, 09:24 AM

I have been looking to do this... I also want to do the 2 smaller hardlines on the back of the rack... any info on these???

-Drew

japslapsilvia · 01-24-2011, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MadScientist

I have been looking to do this... I also want to do the 2 smaller hardlines on the back of the rack... any info on these???

-Drew

i though about doing those as well but hanvt had the time to look into them. i would assume you would have to use a -3 AN line. and im not sure of the fittings/sizes. off the top of my head i would guess M10 1.0 but im not sure if its and inverted flare, o-ring, or crush washer.

Honestly i wouldnt see any real "benifit" from doing it, unless the hard lines are trash, which in most super low cars it probably is...lol!

MadScientist · 01-24-2011, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by japslapsilvia

unless the hard lines are trash, which in most super low cars it probably is...lol!

exactly....

codyace · 01-24-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MadScientist

I have been looking to do this... I also want to do the 2 smaller hardlines on the back of the rack... any info on these???

-Drew

I didn't bother with the hardlines on the rack itself...figured they don't leak, and I'll never need to take them off either. Now the metal 'cooling' tube (goes in front of the crossmember) I did delete with the power steering cooler.

Another thing for those doing this:
While the crush washer is meant to be the main seal where the fittings thread into the block, it's not a bad idea to also use some Hydraulic/ATF safe thread sealent there as well.

http://www.permatex.com/products/Aut...ad_Sealant.htm

I use that on many jobs and never have an issue with them sealing.

MadScientist · 01-28-2011, 04:28 PM

OK, I just did this with great results... I used Russell Fittings and Power-Flex Stainless Lines. Waiting to do the Resivor to Rack untill I get a new Resivor and possably a Cooler!

The Smaller Lines on the back side are 12x1.0 to 3AN... which I have yet to find!!

-Drew

29psiHybrid · 01-28-2011, 06:28 PM

Thank you OP, just the info I was about to search for!

180wanabe1 · 01-28-2011, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadScientist

OK, I just did this with great results... I used Russell Fittings and Power-Flex Stainless Lines. Waiting to do the Resivor to Rack untill I get a new Resivor and possably a Cooler!

The Smaller Lines on the back side are 12x1.0 to 3AN... which I have yet to find!!

-Drew

earls part number 305-03M121

MadScientist · 02-25-2011, 04:51 PM

Bringing this back from the dead for great reason.

Makers Racing Power Steering Anti-Foaming Kit !!

Looks like an Oil Filter attached to relocation block, but anyway... effective? and I take it this should be on the pressure side?!?

I am litterally about to buy this with a Billion Power Steering Tank!!

-Drew

Drift_This · 02-27-2011, 06:52 PM

I was thinking about gettin this to start my ps cooler setup

KRC High Volume Power Steering Pump Kit - SR20DET [ 20005000/91510 000 ] - Enjuku Racing - Performance Parts and High Quality Fabrication

travypoo · 02-27-2011, 07:15 PM

i did a canton racing alumn PS res along with braided line and AN fittings with a -6 ps cooler from summit. I have the KRC PS pump pictured above also. it is so much better to make your own cooler kit VS buying pre made kits(CB).

godzilla_753 · 06-20-2012, 09:05 PM

ill be honest, this is my first go at working with AN stuff and not very impressed with my setup currently. Maybe it has to do with inexperience but as far as high pressure stuff goes, the steel fittings for the highpressure line could easily loosen over time, I mean after torquing it down, with a little bit of pressure I could still rotate the steel fitting off the earls fitting (where it meets the pump).

I ended up using a liquid gel sealent to get the lines to stop leaking. My recommendation..go with something premade thats got nice crimped on fittings...especially for something thats high pressure, no chance of it coming apart from vibrations or a accidental bump.

01-28-2011, 06:28 PM	#6
29psiHybrid Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Richmond, IN Age: 44 Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thank you OP, just the info I was about to search for! __________________ Robbie S.

01-24-2011, 09:24 AM	#1
MadScientist Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 48 Posts: 1,972 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I have been looking to do this... I also want to do the 2 smaller hardlines on the back of the rack... any info on these??? -Drew

01-28-2011, 04:28 PM	#5
MadScientist Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 48 Posts: 1,972 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	OK, I just did this with great results... I used Russell Fittings and Power-Flex Stainless Lines. Waiting to do the Resivor to Rack untill I get a new Resivor and possably a Cooler! The Smaller Lines on the back side are 12x1.0 to 3AN... which I have yet to find!! -Drew

02-25-2011, 04:51 PM	#8
MadScientist Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 48 Posts: 1,972 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Bringing this back from the dead for great reason. Makers Racing Power Steering Anti-Foaming Kit !! Looks like an Oil Filter attached to relocation block, but anyway... effective? and I take it this should be on the pressure side?!? I am litterally about to buy this with a Billion Power Steering Tank!! -Drew

02-27-2011, 06:52 PM	#9
Drift_This Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Oxnard, CA Age: 40 Posts: 650 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	I was thinking about gettin this to start my ps cooler setup KRC High Volume Power Steering Pump Kit - SR20DET [ 20005000/91510 000 ] - Enjuku Racing - Performance Parts and High Quality Fabrication

02-27-2011, 07:15 PM	#10
travypoo Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Edmonton Alberta Posts: 196 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i did a canton racing alumn PS res along with braided line and AN fittings with a -6 ps cooler from summit. I have the KRC PS pump pictured above also. it is so much better to make your own cooler kit VS buying pre made kits(CB).

06-20-2012, 09:05 PM	#11
godzilla_753 Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 83 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ill be honest, this is my first go at working with AN stuff and not very impressed with my setup currently. Maybe it has to do with inexperience but as far as high pressure stuff goes, the steel fittings for the highpressure line could easily loosen over time, I mean after torquing it down, with a little bit of pressure I could still rotate the steel fitting off the earls fitting (where it meets the pump). I ended up using a liquid gel sealent to get the lines to stop leaking. My recommendation..go with something premade thats got nice crimped on fittings...especially for something thats high pressure, no chance of it coming apart from vibrations or a accidental bump.