anyone ever install a p/s cooler?

[MunsterZ28]

i got one that im going to put on but everyone on tech seems to have there own way and are horrible at really getting decent pictures or descriptions. any help is appreciated.

[Gaspo]

i'm interested in the same thing!

[85z28kid]

Power steering!?!?! Who needs that??

[hoogiesngrinderz]

Just make sure you install it on the low pressure side. Other than that, just find a spot and install the cooler then run hose. You can add fluid directly to the cooler after install or keep checking the reservoir often (run for a few seconds, check, run for a few seconds, check, etc)

[Gaspo]

Just make sure you install it on the low pressure side. Other than that, just find a spot and install the cooler then run hose. You can add fluid directly to the cooler after install or keep checking the reservoir often (run for a few seconds, check, run for a few seconds, check, etc)

how do you know which side is the high pressure side?

[Boost Addict]

how do you know which side is the high pressure side?

It will have high pressure crimped fittings. Return should just have hose clamps.

[2002Z4CSS]

Like mentioned before install it on the return side (low pressure side) and make sure it can get some kind of air flow. You could get one off a LS1 F-body and install it in the vehicles cooling system.

[JoeliusZ28]

Good info thanks guys. i need to do install one this winter too so i wouldnt mind helping you figure it out fred.

[Superman09]

Definitely a good idea, I had mine boil over at BeaveRun and since then installed a Z06 cooler and never had another problem. Pretty sure Joel boiled his over at Grattan too! Maybe see if you can pick up a cooler from a C5 Z06? I would assume it would probably be a pretty simply install other than finding a place to mount it on an f-body.

[Lucky SOB]

If you want a F-body PS cooler, you'll need to get it from a SS or WS6 LS1 car

[2002Z4CSS]

If you want a F-body PS cooler, you'll need to get it from a SS or WS6 LS1 car

Yep, the power steering cooler was an option on my 1999 Z28 and was standard on my 2002 SS. Easy to install into the cooling system.

[Gaspo]

how well does it really work on the cooling system? doesnt it get cooled by the coolant? seems like one that is like a mini-radiator would work better.. am i thinking right or no?

[Fox Slaughter]

I'd assume it would use the radiator like a transmission cooler. I know like on trucks the option is for heavy duty to have an external cooler. I have no idea it's quite interesting.

[BAMF TA]

I am going to be installing a PS cooler when my car goes back together.

If you get an external tube and fin style with hose barb fittings, then it'll be really easy,

your return it the rubber hose that feeds into the bottom of the reservoir, pull that off, and if you can fin a place close enough, then you just need to stick that hose on the oil cooler, then get piece of hose to go from the cooler, back up to the reservoir. real simple.

Good Luck!

[BAMF TA]

Does anybody know what size that hose is?

3/8" ?


Im trying to order my coolers right now,

-6AN?


EDIT: I got off my lazy bum, and checked it out myself. For reference it is indeed 3/8"