BMW E36 LS7 SWAP PT. 4 Z4 MANUAL STEERING RACK INSTALL, PROPER E36 POWER STEERING DELETE

Watch as I install a MANUAL steering rack from a BMW Z4 into my E36 Instead of depowering the existing hydraulically assisted 328i steering rack (by looping lines), I decided to do it the right way and find a manual rack: The Z4 manual rack is 3 turns LTL (lock to lock) The 328i power steering rack is 3. 2 turns LTL The Z4 manual rack ratio is (LINEAR) The 328i power steering rack is after 200 degrees in either direction, it speeds up to to lock (PROGRESSIVE) BENEFITS OF MANUAL RACK Lighter steering rack weight savings from lack of fluid, pump, lines declutter engine bay no PS pump, reservoir or PS cooler zero potential for leaks free up upwards of 5 horsepower quicker revs stronger steering shaft slimmer profile steering shaft for better LSx longtube fitment faster turns more direct feel of the road CONS OF MANUAL RACK more steering effort required moreso at parking speeds (although steering effort is easier using a manual rack vs depowered hydraulic assisted rack)