Power Steering reservoir

[woody]

I need a new one, bigger one, prepping for hydro assist. May end up with a new pump too, but that's another discussion/decision...

Currently, my pump uses an external, so plumbing is easy.

Choices are:

PSC SR110 for $117

Howe 1010 for $150

Appleton for $129

Of the three, I'm leaning towards the Appleton because of the finned tank for better cooling, and towards the PSC because of the price.

Anyone got experience/opinions on these? I know SG (and most of the Badlands gang) has good luck with the Howe stuff, but their price (relative to the others) seems a bit much...

 

[Texican]

Boneyard, almost all newer cars are using the external, Crown Vic's and Astro Vans both have a nice one, as long as you run an external cooler, you should be fine.
There are 2 40's in LSLC running ram assist and one full hydro with the stock Saginaw, and no reserve.
Butch

 

[woody]

I've got a external "boneyard" in there now...wanna add the filtration tho, and expand the size a fair amount. Used to have an inline filter, but the spin-jobs in these would be perfect.

 

[Texican]

HHHMMM and you never struck me as Anal Retentive 'til now.....

Butch

 

[tewlman]

my vote is for appleton, i like the filter. the howe is more because it got the bling!

 

[mattg]

Woody,

I drive an 04 Chevy Kodiak (c4500) for a living (wrecker). Its got a fairly large, clear!, reservior with a filter inside. You might check your Chevy dealer. I'm not sure about hookups, but I think the price is right in your range. I was gonna get one for mine, but my budget doesn't go beyond the boneyard.

Oh, and ours is an 8.1L, not sure if the diesels have 'em.

FWIW

Matt
Duluth, MN

 

[fj40charles]

Woody,

I go with Appleton one. This is the same on Station (on POR) uses for his setup.
I like the finned housing better than the Howe setup. You can see my setup at
CM 04.

Charles