Recommend a power steering cooler

ROKRIG · Apr 28, 2009

I'm looking to add a compact but effective cooler to my single ended ram hydraulic steering system. I noticed several brands available as well as different types (i.e. double pass, quadruple pass finned types, cylindrical, etc). I'd be interested in knowing what those of you with limited space and hydraulic steering set-up's have used/are using with success?

Thank you in advance,

Terry

Jason C · Apr 28, 2009

I roll with one of these flyassdeltacoochies! http://store.summitracing.com/partd...5201&N=700+400226+4294888847+115&autoview=sku

Ran it in KOH with ZERO issues on steering overheating. I use a PSC system with p-pump (GM style) and remote res. depending on how "hopped up" your steering is will determine how much cooling you need. Mine is mounted about 2" in front of the radiator.

crash2 · Apr 28, 2009

Just a typical tubular style--like what jason posted (link).

I have been running one off a 00' silverado, not real big(tubular style) with no issues.

Not Jobless · Apr 28, 2009

I used to run that exact one that JC posted up and then I switched to something a little beefier with a seperate fan.

Like this:
http://store.summitracing.com/partd...4294839034+4294854215+400434+115&autoview=sku

My steering has never been happier :redneck:

Grommit327 · Apr 28, 2009

With a hydro-assist system would a thinner cooler do the trick? I have been running a moroso straight through aluminum one and have been getting overheating problems. In the middle of redoing my steering setup now and am trying to figure out how big of one I need to try and cram in there. One like this would fit perfect if it would work

http://store.summitracing.com/partd...4294839034+4294888847+400226+115&autoview=sku

but I would have to rework a bunch to get the heavy duty 1.5" thick one in there

Not Jobless · Apr 28, 2009

That should work good.

bigiron · Apr 28, 2009

Jackazz said:
I used to run that exact one that JC posted up and then I switched to something a little beefier with a seperate fan.

Like this:
http://store.summitracing.com/partd...4294839034+4294854215+400434+115&autoview=sku

My steering has never been happier :redneck:

I run this same unit with 2 rams and hydro boost brakes works like a champ.....I also hooked it up temp switch inline that turns it on @ 140 degrees

jeepmauler · Apr 28, 2009

I use this to cool the PSC setup in my car.....works good.Most of the time I can grab and hold my steering valve comfortably.......the only time I can't is if I'm really flogging away on something for a while then the **** heats up but thats to be expected.

I "may" switch to a larger plate cooler with a fan attached but not sure were I would put it and this setup has worked sooooo........

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=BMM%2D70265&N=700+4294924500+4294839034+115&autoview=sku

PUO-BANNED · Apr 28, 2009

jeepmauler said:
I use this to cool the PSC setup in my car.....works good.Most of the time I can grab and hold my steering valve comfortably.......the only time I can't is if I'm really flogging away on something for a while then the **** heats up but thats to be expected.

I "may" switch to a larger plate cooler with a fan attached but not sure were I would put it and this setup has worked sooooo........

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=BMM%2D70265&N=700+4294924500+4294839034+115&autoview=sku

I have about the same thing but it's a oil cooler of a 89 V30 crew cab with fittings tig welded to it.

ROKRIG · Apr 29, 2009

Thank you very much for your input. I do appreciate it.

Terry

Bunk1 · Apr 29, 2009

I have a plate cooler similar to what mauler posted up, It works good and takes up little room.

I think the single best thing ive done for my hydro steering was switching to amsoil synthetic hydro fluid.

zuk88 · Apr 29, 2009

I run psc's cylinder style with the heat sinks.I've done one run with it and damn thing gets really hot but so does the the other psc components.Does any one run one of these coolers?

jeepmauler · Apr 29, 2009

zuk88 said:
I run psc's cylinder style with the heat sinks.I've done one run with it and damn thing gets really hot but so does the the other psc components.Does any one run one of these coolers?

I ran one of those in my previous buggy and it seemed like it specialized in getting REALLY hot.....yes it's a heatsink but it seemed more like a heatsoak and I don't think it did as good of job cooling as a small radiator whether it be tub and fin or plate.

I'd switch to a radiator style cooler

crash2 · Apr 29, 2009

jeepmauler said:
I ran one of those in my previous buggy and it seemed like it specialized in getting REALLY hot.....yes it's a heatsink but it seemed more like a heatsoak and I don't think it did as good of job cooling as a small radiator whether it be tub and fin or plate.

I'd switch to a radiator style cooler

The PSC style works--but you are correct. You get better heat transfer when the fluid is in a smaller area vs in a larger one like the PSC style.

Bunk1 · Apr 29, 2009

jeepmauler said:
I ran one of those in my previous buggy and it seemed like it specialized in getting REALLY hot.....yes it's a heatsink but it seemed more like a heatsoak and I don't think it did as good of job cooling as a small radiator whether it be tub and fin or plate.

I'd switch to a radiator style cooler

Good to know, I was gona machine one up but wont bother now.

deerlick · Apr 29, 2009

Terry it never got to warm with amsoil ATF in it, but a cooler definately wont hurt it. what did you switch too. i seem to remember you saying you were going to change it to what psc recommended. there was a cooler for it hooked to the radiator that wasnt plumbed in, cant remember if i left it on there or not.

Cascade_Crawler · Apr 29, 2009

I ran a small one similar to what mauler ran. With my recent steering change I didnt hook it back up, I hope that wasnt a mistake.

zuk88 · Apr 30, 2009

jeepmauler said:
I ran one of those in my previous buggy and it seemed like it specialized in getting REALLY hot.....yes it's a heatsink but it seemed more like a heatsoak and I don't think it did as good of job cooling as a small radiator whether it be tub and fin or plate.

I'd switch to a radiator style cooler

It was the first run out so I don't know if it will cool more over time,I believe I got most the air out it has a little hum to it but it doesnt get louder while turning into obsticles.I did find you need to put a zip tie on the breather tube on to of the psc res.because when it got warm it blew off.

Grommit327 · Apr 30, 2009

zuk88 said:
I run psc's cylinder style with the heat sinks.I've done one run with it and damn thing gets really hot but so does the the other psc components.Does any one run one of these coolers?

That's the style I am switching away from. My fluid would be so hot I couldn't touch any part of the steering system after any sort of workout