Sounds similar to the "Miata Mod". I have this mod done to my 1g rack that was originally a power rack. I'm curious to know what modifications you have done to the valve housing as I left mine unmodified. I haven't driven the car since the mod, but it turns very easily and I am impressed so far. Here's how my 1g rack turned out after unbolting the lines and cutting the fittings off the tube. The fittings were removed from the lines and the tube and fittings were welded shut.
