Using a manual steering box for a race only setup

[darkostoj]

Hey guys, got a 2nd gen camaro front subframe in my Rolls Royce race car and wanted to ditch the hyd power steering pump.

I started looking into electric assist on the steering column and realized I would still have to address the steering box, I could either plug the ports and not run a pump or get a manual box. Then I got thinking into running a manual only box. I am new to racing so, not sure if that's even an option.

I have never used a manual steering box racing before, but I really like the idea of simplicity, less parts, lighter, more reliable, etc.

The car races in a 24 hour endurance race so reliability is really important.

The last race I lost power steering and the car was really hard to steer, want to avoid something like that from happening again.

Is running a manual box even worth considering? (I do have a small 13" steering wheel)