[Max777]

Well, that is true to a degree. There is however, about 5~10 degrees of slop that is designed into the power rack, which is not done on the manual rack. The point of taking the rack apart is really more to weld that than to cut the collars, but why not do that too since you're in there anyway?

As far as the ratios, yes, they ARE different, as you dont need to turn the wheel as much with the quicker ratio once you do the conversion.

I researched the hell out of this topic, and was about to do the convesrion myself. The only reason I didnt was because I plan to attend local drift events as well as track and autocross. I dunno, I might still rip all that stuff off if I think I can handle it withought it alright.