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xakk · 10-15-2007, 12:55 PM

I'm trying to decide if it's worth it to get the power rack over the manual rack that the Mustang II font ends seem to come with. I know that if you're using a Chevy pump, you've got to reduce the pressure for the Ford rack. Is it worth it? What kind of steering difference do you see between the two? I'm building this truck so that both my wife and I can drive it. She's not very big, so I don't want something that's too difficult to steer.

prostreeter58 · 10-15-2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by xakk

I'm trying to decide if it's worth it to get the power rack over the manual rack that the Mustang II font ends seem to come with. I know that if you're using a Chevy pump, you've got to reduce the pressure for the Ford rack. Is it worth it? What kind of steering difference do you see between the two? I'm building this truck so that both my wife and I can drive it. She's not very big, so I don't want something that's too difficult to steer.

I have the manual rack on the truck with the small block and I am using a power rack on the one with the big block. The truck with the manual rack works real good and I only went with the manual because with a blower I didn't want the extra component hanging from the front of the motor. However, if I was going to be using it as a daily driver, I probably would have gone with the power rack even on the small block. The manual rack steers very easy and I think the only time it might be difficult for your wife would be if she was gettin grocerys, or going to get her hair done and had to crank it into a parking spot under a slow or no roll situation it is a little stiff to turn. Just my .02 and hopefully it helps you...................

GATORBUILT '59 · 10-15-2007, 04:39 PM

The power rack that I recieved with my CCP Musteang II did not require a pressure regulator with the saginaw stlye PS pump. I only had to fab up the pressure side hose with Russel fittings and Hose.

JayG · 11-18-2007, 08:52 PM

My brothers '48 PU has a Jim Meyer IFS. Originally had a non-ps rack, he changed it to ps. I never drove it before the change, but he drives it daily in Atlanta traffic and said he needed it. He's a pretty big guy.

entourageguy · 11-18-2007, 08:57 PM

Mine has the power rack. Great for tight spots and hi-way driving. I guess with a smaller dia. than stock steering wheel the power is probably a better bet. Specially if your wife is going to be driving it.
My 2 cents worth.

Brian ...

solidaxel · 11-18-2007, 09:25 PM

Go with the power one!

dwcsr · 11-18-2007, 11:23 PM

As said above the power rack with the standard PS pump you shouldn't need a regulator. I used a High pressure pump for the hydraboost brakes I have and it puts out almost twice the pressure of the std saginaw. I needed the regulator so it wouldn't blow out the seals in the rack.

55dude · 11-19-2007, 05:24 AM

the power rack would be my choice. some rack setups can seem "over responsive" where people tend to overcorrect. the solution was to lower the pressure going to the rack and that seemed to work. in a sense like custom tailoring the steering.

solidaxel · 11-19-2007, 07:31 AM

Make sure the rack has at least 3 to 3 1/2 turns from lcok to lock, and get a pressure reducer (washers under the valve) from RB's, it will be just fine.

10-15-2007, 12:55 PM	#1
xakk Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 50	Talk to me about power vs. manual racks I'm trying to decide if it's worth it to get the power rack over the manual rack that the Mustang II font ends seem to come with. I know that if you're using a Chevy pump, you've got to reduce the pressure for the Ford rack. Is it worth it? What kind of steering difference do you see between the two? I'm building this truck so that both my wife and I can drive it. She's not very big, so I don't want something that's too difficult to steer. Last edited by xakk; 10-15-2007 at 12:55 PM.

10-15-2007, 04:39 PM	#3
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: Talk to me about power vs. manual racsk The power rack that I recieved with my CCP Musteang II did not require a pressure regulator with the saginaw stlye PS pump. I only had to fab up the pressure side hose with Russel fittings and Hose. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212604

11-18-2007, 08:52 PM	#4
JayG Formerly ADHDCARGUY Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DUNCANVILLE, TX Posts: 1,213	Re: Talk to me about power vs. manual racsk My brothers '48 PU has a Jim Meyer IFS. Originally had a non-ps rack, he changed it to ps. I never drove it before the change, but he drives it daily in Atlanta traffic and said he needed it. He's a pretty big guy. __________________ Jay 67CHEVY SWB,355, built 700r, 5/7,9",posi 3.50,REAR BAGS,HOOSIERS, A/C. 54CHEVY - BURB, beginning construction(well, i gotta take it apart first!) 36FORD PU - WAITING 38CHEVY - 2DR SD,CHASSIS FINISHED 46CHEVY - BURB - waiting

11-18-2007, 08:57 PM	#5
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: Talk to me about power vs. manual racsk Mine has the power rack. Great for tight spots and hi-way driving. I guess with a smaller dia. than stock steering wheel the power is probably a better bet. Specially if your wife is going to be driving it. My 2 cents worth. Brian ... __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

11-18-2007, 09:25 PM	#6
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Talk to me about power vs. manual racsk Go with the power one! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

11-18-2007, 11:23 PM	#7
dwcsr Hollister Road Co. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Houston Posts: 6,134	Re: Talk to me about power vs. manual racsk As said above the power rack with the standard PS pump you shouldn't need a regulator. I used a High pressure pump for the hydraboost brakes I have and it puts out almost twice the pressure of the std saginaw. I needed the regulator so it wouldn't blow out the seals in the rack.

11-19-2007, 05:24 AM	#8
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: Talk to me about power vs. manual racsk the power rack would be my choice. some rack setups can seem "over responsive" where people tend to overcorrect. the solution was to lower the pressure going to the rack and that seemed to work. in a sense like custom tailoring the steering.

11-19-2007, 07:31 AM	#9
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: Talk to me about power vs. manual racsk Make sure the rack has at least 3 to 3 1/2 turns from lcok to lock, and get a pressure reducer (washers under the valve) from RB's, it will be just fine. __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42



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