[halfbreed]

Is a powersteering cooler really needed when running hydroboost brakes

 

[Paul(in NY)]

Is a powersteering cooler really needed when running hydroboost brakes

I dont run a cooler on any of my installs. Never had a heat problem.

Paul

 

[K204DR]

only time its necessary is if you're driving offroad with large tires, otherwise, it doesn't have problems.

 

[CrewCab59]

The hydroboost has more fluid and doesn't get as hot .

Scott

 

[Forrest Nearing]

Dodge OEM applications don't have a cooler.

I put a small tranny cooler on my 97. figured the fluid capacity and ambient air running over the cooler couldn't hurt.

a good synthetic fluid (withOUT seal conditioner!!!) would probably give longer pump lifespan than conventional fluid and a cooler

 

[LincTex]

My F250 has the simplest factory "oil cooler" of all - - - one piece of of 3/8" steel tube, bent in a 180 and follows the contour of the front crossmember. No extra fins, just plain ol' tube. Cheap and really easy to make.

 

[mooseracing]

My F250 has the simplest factory "oil cooler" of all - - - one piece of of 3/8" steel tube, bent in a 180 and follows the contour of the front crossmember. No extra fins, just plain ol' tube. Cheap and really easy to make.

I had that on My f150 but got pin hole leaks in it after awhile. Since I'm using my PS pump for my winch I've added a tranny cooler just to help out as things get very warm after awhile.

I would never have worried about stock or even with my 35's and a plow but that winch added alot more heat.

 

[BobS]

I only have owned one vehicle equipped with a power steering cooler and that is a Ford Crown Victoria with the police package. The cooler is about 3 inches square. I really don't see how something that little is really doing very much.

 

[LincTex]

I had that on My f150 but got pin hole leaks in it after awhile.

Ahhh, yes.....the "salt states"

 

[LincTex]

The cooler is about 3 inches square. I really don't see how something that little is really doing very much.

Good question, in a high flow situation like that.
Harley-Davidsons often use oil coolers of very similar size, but the oil flow is slow enough where they do help a lot.

 

[COLOJEEPGUY2K]

I use a AGR RAM assist with 39" tires on my jeep. They suggested to and I have never had a problem with heat. I got the cooler from a Merc Sable, 1994 I think. Just put on the return line and use clamps. 4 years and no leaks.:grinpimp: