GM PS pump w/ a Ford rack? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

resin addict · 03-09-2004, 01:50 AM

I bought a No-Limit "Wide Ride" ifs for my truck, it came with a rack from a late model T-Bird.
In some of the magazine articles I've read they refer to an issue with the compatibility of the pressure put out by a chevy power steering pump with a Ford rack.
Is this something I need to address? what do I do?
with the preponderance of aftermarket IFS systems with mustang II components, I'd assume that this is a common issue to be faced.

68LSS1 · 03-09-2004, 04:12 AM

I've heard the late model racks are ok with GM pumps but I'm not 100% sure on that. Here is a restrictor that you can get for 18.00 that drops the GM pressure down for MII racks if the threads are the same. Mustang II Flow Correction Fitting

ShamrockCustoms · 03-09-2004, 08:14 PM

thunderchicken racks shouldn't have a prob with pressure. someone correct me if wrong.......

resin addict · 03-09-2004, 09:15 PM

Thanks guys!

Bowtie67 · 03-10-2004, 02:02 PM

I have a tbird rack with my setup, doesn't need restrictor only the Mustang units due.

jamis · 03-10-2004, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ShamrockCustoms
thunderchicken

never heard that one before

ShamrockCustoms · 03-10-2004, 06:39 PM

yeah, we used to call them that in shop class back in '90.

geez, i'm gettin' old!

03-09-2004, 01:50 AM	#1
resin addict Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 367	GM PS pump w/ a Ford rack? I bought a No-Limit "Wide Ride" ifs for my truck, it came with a rack from a late model T-Bird. In some of the magazine articles I've read they refer to an issue with the compatibility of the pressure put out by a chevy power steering pump with a Ford rack. Is this something I need to address? what do I do? with the preponderance of aftermarket IFS systems with mustang II components, I'd assume that this is a common issue to be faced. Attached Images __________________ "I have found little that is good about human beings. In my experience most of them are trash." "In the depths of my heart I cannot help being convinced that my fellow men, with a few exceptions, are worthless."- Sigmund Freud

03-09-2004, 04:12 AM	#2
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	I've heard the late model racks are ok with GM pumps but I'm not 100% sure on that. Here is a restrictor that you can get for 18.00 that drops the GM pressure down for MII racks if the threads are the same. Mustang II Flow Correction Fitting __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

03-09-2004, 08:14 PM	#3
ShamrockCustoms Project56 on hold Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Burleson, TX Posts: 489	thunderchicken racks shouldn't have a prob with pressure. someone correct me if wrong....... __________________ Shamrock Customs Forever-in-the-Future Custom Shop 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS daily driver 1956 Chevy Stepside rodstoration on winter hold

03-09-2004, 09:15 PM	#4
resin addict Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan Posts: 367	Thanks guys! __________________ "I have found little that is good about human beings. In my experience most of them are trash." "In the depths of my heart I cannot help being convinced that my fellow men, with a few exceptions, are worthless."- Sigmund Freud

03-10-2004, 06:39 PM	#7
ShamrockCustoms Project56 on hold Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Burleson, TX Posts: 489	yeah, we used to call them that in shop class back in '90. geez, i'm gettin' old! __________________ Shamrock Customs Forever-in-the-Future Custom Shop 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS daily driver 1956 Chevy Stepside rodstoration on winter hold

03-10-2004, 02:02 PM	#5
Bowtie67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NH Posts: 2,266	I have a tbird rack with my setup, doesn't need restrictor only the Mustang units due.



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