Power steering flow control valve install question

[72Z/28]

Hi guys

I received the Billet Specialities 2 GPM flow control valve , and yesterday spent a couples of hours trying to install the fitting. I started to untighten the high pressure Power steering line fitting and noticed it was a male flaring fitting that is connected to the GM control valve,which is different than the Billet Specialities that has the threaded male connection.





Does this mean that I need to change the male flaring fitting on the presssure line or the BS valve I ordered was not the right valve for the application since it has a different arrangement than the existing one I have?

I am totally confused and appreciate your input guys.

[72Z/28]

I guess I ordered the wrong flow control valve. I should have ordered the Detroit Speed flow control valve instead of the Billet Specialities one

[David Pozzi]

Most of the aftermarket outlet fittings like what you bought are -6 AN fittings. Hydraulic shops call them JIC fittings. The flare angle is 37 degrees. Normal automotive fittings are 45 degrees.
The DSE fitting is likely to be a -6 AN, same as what you have.

What pump are you using? Is this for a Mustang Rack?

[72Z/28]

Originally Posted by David Pozzi

Most of the aftermarket outlet fittings are -6 AN fittings. Hydraulic shops call them JIC fittings. The flare angle is 37 degrees. Normal automotive fittings are 45 degrees.
The DSE fitting is likely to be a -6 AN, same as what you have.

What pump are you using?

I believe it is an LS6 power steering pump that came with the crate engine.

Well I placed an order for the DSE flow control valve directly through them.

[David Pozzi]

Then you also need to reduce pump pressure to 1000 psi max. The fitting just reduces flow.

[72Z/28]

Originally Posted by David Pozzi

Then you also need to reduce pump pressure to 1000 psi max. The fitting just reduces flow.

Is there a part I need also to change in order to reduce the pressure,if so what do I need to change and where to get it from?

[72Z/28]

Originally Posted by David Pozzi

Then you also need to reduce pump pressure to 1000 psi max. The fitting just reduces flow.

Is there a part I need also to change in order to reduce the pressure,if so what do I need to change and where to get it from?

If have heard FBody power steering pump pressure is around 1200PSI

[David Pozzi]

You need a PS pressure tester plus a a Borgeson shim kit, or send the pump out to be set up. I don't see any way you can guess at it. If you have a DSE rack, it can handle 1400 psi, but Mustang racks use 950-975 & I think 1000 or 1100 is max.

A local mechanic may have the needed gage kit & be able to set it for you.