hey all,

i have a 98 Z/28 and just put 10 spoke SS wheels on it. someone mentioned to keep an eye on the p.s. fluid. since the SS's come with the p.s. coolers should i be concerned about this " possible problem "

any comments or experiences would be great.

any one have specs on the Z/28's ans SS's rack and pinions ??

thanks

 

Why would the wheels change how the power steering works? The wheels don't need to be cooled...I'm very confused about your question.

 

thats like saying my car gets bad gas mileage because my doors dont lock

 

Also, whoever told you that the power steering level would drop due to different wheels...don't listen to them anymore.

 

When going to a wider wheel you will put more stress on the power steering system. That is simply due to the increased contact patch of the wider tire creating more resistance to turn. This will only be an issue when the car is not moving and you are turning the tires side to side, like maneuvering in a parking lot.

The fluid level will not change. You may notice a decrease in the life of the pump. A cooler may help the issue.

 

thanks for understanding what i said originally. can you get a cooler aftermarket or do i have to get the delco product.

i have a chevy dealer in the chain that iwork for and can get the part. what else would i need for an install

thanks guys

 

Sure, you can use an aftermarket ps cooler. Have a look here: http://www.go-fast.org/z28/pscool.html