ca18det power steering help

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towyld2taim
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ok so i got a question and iv searched but keep getting mixed answers can i use a hicas pum on a ca with out worring about burning out the pump iv heard you wont and you will burn the pump so im just wondering because i hate a de-powerd rack while trying to drift thanks


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I ran one for a while w/o any issues.

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sjbsuperman1425
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i drit a de-powered rack and is no different to me. I prefer the no power-steering actually. I think it gives a better "feel" between you and the wheels.

RM12577
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I got a suggestion when i put my motor in to remove the fins from the back portion of the pump, not sure if it lowers the pressure or what but my pump lasted about 3 years this way, and i think what took it out was a leaky rack... So personally I wouldn't run it normal I would take the fins out of the back half and just run the front half to the steering rack., you probably already know you will need an adapter for the hose as well. should last you a while though...

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sydwayz
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i did what he said and mine still works years later...


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