Mustang rack & pinion

[tn_dude05]

I'm needing to replace the rack in my mini stock, was wondering which mustang should I get a replacement one from? I thought I had heard that the v-8 mustang has a better ratio, then a v-6, or the 4 cylinder models. Is this true? Now, I'm thinking that it will be a power steering rack, but I'm not using a power steering pump. Should I just loop the inlet line over to the outlet line, and add some p/s fluid to the rack? Any help I get on this subject, would be wonderful, Thanks in advance.

[lake speed]

get a sport rack. its 2.25 ratio. its a power rack but turns fine without a pump.

[tn_dude05]

A sport rack? Is that from a car? Or is that an aftermarket part? Thanks for responding.

[C10]

no difference in the v8 to the 4 rack, but there is a difference between the manual to the power rack. The power rack is faster and they do turn fine with out the assist.

[car62]

i just looked on auto zones website for 1987 mustang 2.3 and there are 4 different racks,all power steering..priced between $76.99-$92.99 with lock to lock turns at 2.25-2.50-3.00

[tn_dude05]

Ordered replacement rack last evening, $76.00 it is a 2.25 turn to turn. Should do the trick, with a lifetime warranty. Going to add some fluid, and loop the inlet and outlet pipes together. Thanks to all that responded.

[drtlvr]

Turn the rack lock to lock with some fluid in it before you loop the lines or it'll lock up.

[lake speed]

I have not been able to get mine to work with it looped. it always wants to lock up. I just block the holes for the lines off. the rack you have is the same one I have and it works great.