Posting this video from facebook because I thought it was interesting. Yes... it's a drift setup, but I was curious if anyone had any input whether something like this was feasible for our cars for better heat control.

Basically, this setup uses the power steering circuit connected to an oil cooler to cool the turbo in lieu of a turbo. Allows the coolant to run cooler. I'm guessing it requires an additional reservoir for additional PS fluid...but it's certainly different.... right?

https://www.facebook.com/revvmatch/videos/697123587151306
Or is it just totally stupid and unnecessary? I don't know. That's why I'm asking!

 

There's nothing as interesting as adding complexity and additional points of possible failure, don't you agree?

 

how do you know it's "better heat control"?
that's a lot of complexity to prevent coking after shut down.

it looks completely inadequate -- think about it: it will only flow that tiny amount of fluid through the system when you're turning the wheel. That means it's very prone to boiling over.

 

 

The guy comments in the post somewhere talking about it. His coolant temps have been a lot lower and I don't think he's mentioned any issues with this circuit acting up.

I think it uses ATF, not PS fluid and I think there's an additional reservoir there that's not visible.

That said, I totally agree re: adding complexity, but I know drifters often have tons of over heating issues since they're not moving that fast so I wanted to see why someone would do this....because I honestly didn't know lol.

 

drifters have traction issues too...

 

I love it when retards try to re-invent the wheel, and make it square vs round.
Carry on

 

ATF is power steering fluid. Same-same on most cars.

Remove possible points of failure unless drifter whereas failure is the purpose.

 

spot on

 

Hahha six. You never fail to amuse me!