- Sun Dec 04, 2011 5:44 am
#284001
This thread is to inform you on how to loop your power steering rack on an EG chassis (also works for DC integras). If youre looking to do this on an EK chassis see Mr. EM1's thead here: http://honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2538767 Removing the PS system should be simple enough, just drain the fluid out of the reservoir/lines and unbolt everything. A turkey baster works well for emptying the reservoir quickly and cleanly.
Once you get down to the rack there should be 2 fittings you need to loop. One is 14mm X 1.5 and the other is 16mm X 1.5. I used these adapters (I ordered from this site too and they came in a few days): [url="http://bakerprecision.com/adapt20.htm"]http://bakerprecision.com/adapt20.htm[/url]
Youll need part numbers FCM2240 and FCM2241. From there I used whats called socketless hose. Part number FCM1512 on this page ( [url="http://bakerprecision.com/aqp1.htm"]http://bakerprecision.com/aqp1.htm[/url] ) fits on the adapters listed above. Part # FBN0600 is the hose I used to loop them, I bought 2 ft but you could probably get away with 1 ft. I didnt use a breather and I havent had any problems. I did drain a lot of the fluid out of the rack though, only leave a little in there to keep it lubricated. If you wanna use full SS braided off the adapter fittings you can do that and piece together your own lines. The hose im using has been working great though and its black so it stays out of sight. There will be a third hole in the rack that needs to be plugged. It should be a 14mm X 1.00, which is the same size as a flywheel bolt, which is what i used to plug it.
Before:
Fittings:
After:
Benefits:
-Improved steering response, better, more confident feeling through the steering wheel.
-Less weight
-Frees up power by removing the pump
Drawbacks:
-Heavier steering feel, especially when parking
Lots of people have argued that a breather is needed to relieve air pressure that might get trapped in the system. Obviously air will be trapped in the system with this setup but I have not noticed any extra resistance. The looped setup is harder to turn at speeds < 5mph so parking can be a bit of a chore but in such lightweight cars it really isnt so bad.
Taken from Honda Tech
Once you get down to the rack there should be 2 fittings you need to loop. One is 14mm X 1.5 and the other is 16mm X 1.5. I used these adapters (I ordered from this site too and they came in a few days): [url="http://bakerprecision.com/adapt20.htm"]http://bakerprecision.com/adapt20.htm[/url]
Youll need part numbers FCM2240 and FCM2241. From there I used whats called socketless hose. Part number FCM1512 on this page ( [url="http://bakerprecision.com/aqp1.htm"]http://bakerprecision.com/aqp1.htm[/url] ) fits on the adapters listed above. Part # FBN0600 is the hose I used to loop them, I bought 2 ft but you could probably get away with 1 ft. I didnt use a breather and I havent had any problems. I did drain a lot of the fluid out of the rack though, only leave a little in there to keep it lubricated. If you wanna use full SS braided off the adapter fittings you can do that and piece together your own lines. The hose im using has been working great though and its black so it stays out of sight. There will be a third hole in the rack that needs to be plugged. It should be a 14mm X 1.00, which is the same size as a flywheel bolt, which is what i used to plug it.
Before:

Fittings:


After:


Benefits:
-Improved steering response, better, more confident feeling through the steering wheel.
-Less weight
-Frees up power by removing the pump
Drawbacks:
-Heavier steering feel, especially when parking
Lots of people have argued that a breather is needed to relieve air pressure that might get trapped in the system. Obviously air will be trapped in the system with this setup but I have not noticed any extra resistance. The looped setup is harder to turn at speeds < 5mph so parking can be a bit of a chore but in such lightweight cars it really isnt so bad.
Taken from Honda Tech
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1980 Kawasaki KZ650
2014 Kawasaki Ninja 300