Did this last winter…overall i like it, and the engine bay room is nice…but sometimes i miss the ps. Didnt weld, doesnt feel any different than a welded one ive driven as well.
Great Video, followed to de-power my rack, I have problems with one of the boots sucking in like it’s has vacuum in it when fully extended, can’t work out what I have done wrong? It’s the one opposite end to the pinion ? Any help welcome
I guess there's no concern about the wiper seal that's half way down the rack from the gears? I'm thinking of converting that one banjo bolt location to a zerk fitting so I can keep grease in there, but the inlet port is on one side of that wiper seal. Interested in your thoughts on this although it seems to be a non-issue.
thinking about doing this in my nb, i want to delete the power steering and a/c from my engine to clean it up. although i do daily drive my car and i would like the car to still be comfortable to drive (i really only drive to work and back) (like 2 miles lol) how is your experience with driving it? im just worried it will be a little tough to steer. although when you cut out the fluid seal it hypothetically should make turning easier opposed to just looping lines. obviously it wont feel like having ps still but im just really uninterested in arm workout everyday.
I just looped my lines and you’ll only have an issue at a dead stop. Even then it’s not that bad. When in motion you can’t even notice power steering is gone
That depends on what you consider daily-able. I pretty much daily my k swap in the summer with no PS and 225 tires, doesn’t really bother me until I’m doing a tight turn in a parking lot.
Did this last winter…overall i like it, and the engine bay room is nice…but sometimes i miss the ps. Didnt weld, doesnt feel any different than a welded one ive driven as well.
Great, that’s what I figured. Good to confirm it.
Thanks! Very informative planning on depowering my NA Rack soon.
The process is quite similar between the racks so this should get you through it.
I just disassembled and cut my NA rack last weekend! Good timing
Nice! Welcome to the no PS life haha.
@@NappMotorsports I'm looking forward to one less component to check leaks for.
Thanks for the detailed process... Looking to de-power and de-A/C my NA.
It's a very similar process to the NB rack!
Thinking about doing this in my NB, I'll keep PS for now though
PS is nice for a street car, I totally agree and wish my K swap had it.
ive been running a unwelded depowered track zero issues, i wouldnt even bother welding it
Same here in our 2 other cars.
Really excited for this build. Planning on coming to some Gridlife events?
We’d love to, depends on timeline. Right now the realistic gridlife schedule is 2023.
Great Video, followed to de-power my rack, I have problems with one of the boots sucking in like it’s has vacuum in it when fully extended, can’t work out what I have done wrong? It’s the one opposite end to the pinion ? Any help welcome
Interesting. I haven’t seen that happen.
Curious to see if you have any more feedback on whether you would or have welded the pinion following this?
Nope, it’s still doing great. No regrets for not welding it.
I guess there's no concern about the wiper seal that's half way down the rack from the gears? I'm thinking of converting that one banjo bolt location to a zerk fitting so I can keep grease in there, but the inlet port is on one side of that wiper seal. Interested in your thoughts on this although it seems to be a non-issue.
You cut the seal out if we’re talking about the same one. Cut a groove into it on both sides and you can snap it out.
@@NappMotorsports I'm talking about the one inside the tube, not on the rack.
Where did you get the bushings? Thank You So Very Much for a Very Helpful video!!!
Part number 12701 from energy suspension. They were only like $20 shipped!
Ever thought about adding electric steering to the depower?
If I had kept the k swap, I would’ve added E Power for sure.
thinking about doing this in my nb, i want to delete the power steering and a/c from my engine to clean it up. although i do daily drive my car and i would like the car to still be comfortable to drive (i really only drive to work and back) (like 2 miles lol) how is your experience with driving it? im just worried it will be a little tough to steer. although when you cut out the fluid seal it hypothetically should make turning easier opposed to just looping lines. obviously it wont feel like having ps still but im just really uninterested in arm workout everyday.
It’s harder to steer at a stop, but when you’re moving it’s no big deal
I just looped my lines and you’ll only have an issue at a dead stop. Even then it’s not that bad. When in motion you can’t even notice power steering is gone
Does this make it not daily-able ? Is it too rough.
That depends on what you consider daily-able. I pretty much daily my k swap in the summer with no PS and 225 tires, doesn’t really bother me until I’m doing a tight turn in a parking lot.
Anybody knows, if it is possible to do this with an NC rack?
I haven’t heard of anyone doing this.
@@NappMotorsports I have found a video where they did it, so It looks like it is doable. ruclips.net/video/OTYneilgKOg/видео.html
It is possible, welding the pinion is not necessary. We had to make 2 tools to full dismantle the rack.