swich wrote:Datsmart wrote:I would suggest keeping your power steering rack.
The manual rack is a slower ratio. Best to just loop the hoses and stay with your faster ratio power rack.
There have been several threads on how to loop the hoses.
please do your research...
the manual rack has a faster ratio. but it is heaveyer coz it not power assisted. a manual rack is faster then looping the PS rack. (why would they make the rack the is not power assisted slower then the power one? that makes no sence.) if you compare a looped rack to a manual the manual one is better)
ppl are lazy or on a budget so they just loop it. its the ghetto way to delete the PS pump and pipe for a cleaner bay.
the 94 integra has the fastest rack. but we dont get them here in SA. so im just looking for a rack out of the SR4 150 carb. as most of them came with manual racks.
You are the one with Incorrect Information
All Steering Racks have the same Teeth on them, The Difference is in the Rack and Pinion Gearing
Civic manual rack pinion teeth = 7, with 4 Lock to Lock turns.
Civic P/S rack pinion teeth = 8, with 3.6 Lock to Lock turns.
Integra P/S rack pinion teeth = 9, with 3.2 Lock to Lock turns.
This seams very Classic honda, Why remake a entire rack when you can change one small gear to make the difference. Its the same mentality that makes doing Engines swaps so easy.
Reason the Civic Manual Rack has a longer turn is becouse it gives your more leverage to turn your non-power assisted steering wheel.
BTW my Research also shows that Power Steering Delsols(Si/VTEC) have the Integra P/S Rack and Pinion Gears.
Source:
http://www.honda-tech.com/showthread.php?t=2422762
Yes the Rack info is about EK's, However EK and EG's Steering Racks are the same, Infact some EK guys who go K Series go to a EG Sub frame brace for more clearance.
Where did you get your source saying the Manual racks were quicker then power racks? every single thing I have read online says the opposite.