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I had a very unusual request from a customer to remove the P/S rack and replace with a manual one today. This car is a 1993 Mustang LX with a 2.3 l motor, manual transmission. Any suggestions first as to why, and second, what should I put in it and from where would I get it? Not usually something I would get into, but it is a good customer...

I wouldnt even know were to begin. Was it an option for that model? If so Id try to find a donor vehicle from a salvage yard and then purchase new pump and gear box.

From my experience (and extensive Kelley Blue Book collection), the 1993 base model Mustang 4-2.3L only came with P/S as std equipment so it's a moot point.

i have had a request in the past to convert a honda civic from pwr. too manual steering. the customer was of the opinion that the weight savings would make him go faster in the 1/4 mile?????????????? he had a ton of money in this little racer it was a simple operation he supplied the parts. but i am with you on this one why a 2.3 4cyl. coleman.com has plenty of aftermarket racks you can have one made to custom fit anything. very pricey good luck

Any suggestions first as to why?

This is a question I would ask the customer.

someone has been researching on the internet. they are thinking that they have a 5.0 and will gain a few seconds on the track. the lx was considered a chic car and manual was never offered. what is the whole plan for this car? is the customer (or idiot) planning to juice this up? if so please explain to them you can't turn a 1/4 pounder into a rib eye. the suspension will not support it and the engine bay will need modification. believe the standard transmission was an option strictly because people felt they could control the mileage better. if the customer pushed it i believe the tempo will be a suitable donor car. you should throw in a case of spinach, cob pipe, and sailor hat. got so much to say on this post that the words are just swimming around and i can't put them in proper alignment................