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whitelightning603 · 11-15-2011, 12:29 AM

Do you guys run the factory power steering cooler that is original to these 5.3 engines? I read a magazine article that stated that without one the temps may cause premature wear. Should I install it or leave it off? Project is a 5.3/4L60E into 87 Silverado.

BR3W CITY · 11-15-2011, 01:20 AM

Not running one in my setup, just goes pump-> box, and back.

skoffice · 11-15-2011, 03:59 AM

You don't have to run one if you have the stock pump and power steering box only.

usmcchevy · 11-15-2011, 10:02 AM

No cooler here with hydroboost. All the doner van had was a single loop of steel line running frame rail to frame rail. With my truck being way lighter than the van and never going to carry a heavy load, I decided to skip the cooler. No problems....yet

RocketKing · 11-15-2011, 11:47 AM

Not here either.

whitelightning603 · 11-15-2011, 05:47 PM

Thanks for the replies. I'm gonna leave it off. You can't beat experience and you folks have plenty.

11-15-2011, 12:29 AM	#1
whitelightning603 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tobaccoville,NC Posts: 23	Power steering cooler? Do you guys run the factory power steering cooler that is original to these 5.3 engines? I read a magazine article that stated that without one the temps may cause premature wear. Should I install it or leave it off? Project is a 5.3/4L60E into 87 Silverado. __________________ 87 Silverado 5.3/4L60E 3.42 91 Silverado 4X4 350/700R4 88 Silverado CrewCab Dually 454/TH400 - sold 81 Camaro 350/4 speed ROC (ruff old car) 02 Camaro SS LS1/T56 13 Dodge Charger Hemi (state surplus patrol car)

11-15-2011, 01:20 AM	#2
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Power steering cooler? Not running one in my setup, just goes pump-> box, and back. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

11-15-2011, 03:59 AM	#3
skoffice Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 375	Re: Power steering cooler? You don't have to run one if you have the stock pump and power steering box only. __________________ 1964 C10 Shortened Shortbed Cammed LQ9 P&P 1967 C10 Trophy Truck BB 438 (soon to be worked on again)

11-15-2011, 10:02 AM	#4
usmcchevy Has more rust than truck... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ivanhoe, MN Posts: 2,421	Re: Power steering cooler? No cooler here with hydroboost. All the doner van had was a single loop of steel line running frame rail to frame rail. With my truck being way lighter than the van and never going to carry a heavy load, I decided to skip the cooler. No problems....yet __________________ 1972 Custom/10 SWB, 4.8/4l80e Build thread LSx Swap FAQ index

11-15-2011, 11:47 AM	#5
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: Power steering cooler? Not here either. __________________ Rex

11-15-2011, 05:47 PM	#6
whitelightning603 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tobaccoville,NC Posts: 23	Re: Power steering cooler? Thanks for the replies. I'm gonna leave it off. You can't beat experience and you folks have plenty. __________________ 87 Silverado 5.3/4L60E 3.42 91 Silverado 4X4 350/700R4 88 Silverado CrewCab Dually 454/TH400 - sold 81 Camaro 350/4 speed ROC (ruff old car) 02 Camaro SS LS1/T56 13 Dodge Charger Hemi (state surplus patrol car)



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