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Mustang4
01-04-2017, 12:03 AM
Just saw this article and wondered if anyone has bought one or knows some one who did and what they think of it. Looks like a fix for a better Fox turning ratio.

"Flaming River has built-in up to six inches of travel into its steering racks, which allows for almost a full inch of extra travel over the factory steering rack. “There’s quite a few different options available there,” Jennings explained. “The torsion bar that we use in the valve is the same size that’s used in the SVT Mustang Cobra R, so it’s pretty aggressive for the performance guys.”

http://www.stangtv.com/tech-stories/chassis-safety/fox-body-tech-flaming-rivers-power-steering-rack-install/


All new components – including valve, piston, seals, bearings and bushings, and pinion and rack gears
Robotically-welded design for strength & durability
Same line position as original ’79-’93 Mustang
Stainless steel braided hoses
Full turning radius and 6.00-inches of travel
12:1 Ratio / 2.5 turns lock to lock
Lifetime serviceability
Made in the USA
PN FR40037


I think stock ratio is 15:1 and the only real improvements are stiffer feel in the Cobra or Mach 1 racks.

tulowd
01-04-2017, 07:26 AM
Checkered Demon on the other board has one of these billet racks in his 377 powered 89 Coupe that he has owned since new. I drove it in the fall, steering felt very quick and good, altho it is a drag race suspension setup with shock valving that feels like they were the OEMs lol.

Big dineros, $725 USD at Summit.

https://www.summitracing.com/int/parts/fla-fr40037/applications/?retaillocation=int