anyone ever install a p/s cooler?

[Gaspo]

glad to know guys. thanks for the info, and thanks fred for postin up! probly gonna put mine either right above or right below my intercooler.

[jderry]

The stock LS1 type goes inline with the radiator hose doesn't it?

[BAMF TA]

What do you guys think of this idea?

I already have my bumper cut, from when I had a FMIC...

Ill probably stick the cover back on for street driving, but at the track, should be good flow... right?

[Gaspo]

What do you guys think of this idea?

I already have my bumper cut, from when I had a FMIC...

Ill probably stick the cover back on for street driving, but at the track, should be good flow... right?

makes sense to me. i was looking at mine, and think i'm gonna do both below my intercooler. not sure how to route oil cooler tho.. does the oil cooler go on the high pressure side before the turbos? wouldnt want it to slow the flow down on the drain side..

[Gaspo]

The stock LS1 type goes inline with the radiator hose doesn't it?

yes. thats why i dont understand how it can really cool the ps fluid down much.. being "cooled" by 200+ degree coolant

[hoogiesngrinderz]

yes. thats why i dont understand how it can really cool the ps fluid down much.. being "cooled" by 200+ degree coolant

A constant 200 degrees isn't bad, well within operating temps. It takes a lot more to degrade the fluid.

[Gaspo]

A constant 200 degrees isn't bad, well within operating temps. It takes a lot more to degrade the fluid.

whats power steering fluids boiling temp?

[c0ncEpT]

whats power steering fluids boiling temp?

Right around 425 degrees

[JoeliusZ28]

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.

Lol i boiled it over 3 or 4 times that day! Good times! You saved me with that bottle of fluid you had.

[TrickyTransAm]

Right around 425 degrees

Actually anything above 302F (150C) gets you into the Flashpoint of that fluid. All you need is an ignition source.
195-210F is a walk in the park for any F-body steering system 69 -2002. (I can't speak much on the late models since they're currently in production)

You will boil over because there is air in the system. When you boil over you need to re-bleed the system of air via vacuum pump, or by lifting the front end and cycling the steering left to right lock without the engine running. Then top off to the Cold mark, and drive the vehicle for 10 miles, and re-check. Fluid should be set to the Hot mark and not over.
When the fluid heats up, it will expand, so if you over-fill it will expand up and out of the cap and onto your engine. If your lucky, it will only make a mess. If your un-lucky, you'll have a very quick flash fire.
If you continue to "boil" even when cold - you've got an air leak somewhere. Either bad O-ring or damage to the pump if it was severely overheated (302F plus).

Removing or leaving out a power steering cooler on these vehicles is not a good idea.
In the event you actually boil the power steering fluid (much different than air because it will be smoking along with the hoses), I strongly suggest replacing the entire power steering system (Gear, pump, hoses, and cooler).

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

Not always, Depends on application.
The other way is that the pressure hose will have a heavy duty appearance, almost like a cloth hose cover and will go from the Pump to the gear.
Coming out of the gear to the cooler is the low pressure side, or return side.

[PWND3r]

You ever do this Fred? I'd suggest removing your fogs and putting this right behind that hole in the bumper. You could also run a duct straight to it from the fog light holes if you wanted.