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Old 09-03-2009, 06:08 PM   #1 (permalink)
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*sighs* but it's so hard to forget about those power steering losses



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Old 09-03-2009, 07:19 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Power steering delete bracket for 3800 Series I, II and III
The power steering delete bracket replaces the power steering pump enabling you to keep the stock belt routing on the engine.
Bracket and Idler Pulley - 3800 $120.00

...but like everyone else says, try some lower hanging fruit
@ $120 i dont think this will work out until gas is $50/gal or so
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Old 09-03-2009, 08:23 PM   #3 (permalink)
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If power steering pump losses keep you up at night, maybe automatic trans losses, disc brake losses, a/c losses, excessive weight losses, excessive frontal area losses, excessive internal engine friction losses, poor rolling resistance, and poor Cd losses should keep you up as well.

Might as well send that pile down the road and get a Metro.
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Old 09-03-2009, 09:12 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Haha, Frank is right. I'm getting 65+ mpg in my Paseo with power steering losses. Its really not that big of a deal.


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