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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 10:19 AM
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Cool Vortech Kit & Power Steering Cooler

For those that have a Vortech kit installed, I have a recommendation.

When mounting the intercooler, the Vortech instructions have you relocate the power Steering Cooler by zipping it to the face of the radiator with some funky plastic ties. Not the best location.

Last track day at Talledega GP, with my new sticky tires, I boiled my PS fluid! I think this is because it was not dissipating heat correctly from being up against the radiator.

I decided to relocate it, and managed to fabricate a bracket to attach it to the center support bar. It is now hanging out in clear air behind the grill and approx 4" off the radiator.

I have another track day scheduled for June 2, and I'll see it it helps.....but it can't hurt.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 10:22 AM
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Thanks for the heads up. What happens when you power steering fluid boils?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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Thanks for the heads up. What happens when you power steering fluid boils?
I didn't really feel anything......but it spews fluid all over the area around the resevoir.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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Power steering builds up alot of pressure.The cap is ventelated.Must have been alot of pressure to get out that vent though.
I put a larger PS cooler on my G,and did put it in a better place then Vortech instructed.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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When I was doing my Greddy kit we just got a larger cooler and put it on top of the IC right behind the grille.

I would have to check but I want to say it was only ~$25-30 for the part. It is a good 30% longer than the stock one.


 
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