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    1. #1
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      Sep 2016
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      Bakersfield, CA
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      Power steering cooler for Hydroboost setup racing?

      This is going on a 1969 Firebird that currently has no cooler and these cars are notorious for boiling the P/S fluid from the factory with even a little spirited driving. I now have a fast ratio steering box, wide front tires, and with all of my upgraded suspension I'll be using the car for club road racing, so much longer sessions than just auto-x. I'm in the CA desert where you can imgaine the worst possible tempreature scenario plus the steering box is practically touching the headers, only protection now is coated headers and a heat shield on the side of the steering box.

      I'm looking at what power steering cooler to buy. I will be running a Hydroboost which I believe adds considerably to this as the pressure is so high. I plan on a generic plate type Derale universal cooler, looking for some guidance on how many cooling rows and dimensions.

      This seems to be the most basic one:

      https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-13215



      But due to my vehicles demands, I'm considering this one:

      https://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-52506

      Suggestions, comments? Thanks!!
      http://www.TheFOAT.com/92GTA
      1969 Pontiac Firebird
      w/BP 461ci stroker kit, 670 heads & XE274H cam. Primer black with black interior.
      1992 Pontiac Trans Am GTA w/SLP Performance Package. Dark Jade Grey Metallic, grey leather, T-Tops.





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