Well in my opinion when driving an S13 without power steering it's like pulling on a 100 lbs rock! Whether you are parked, moving; yet, turning. As for feedback, It seem to be unpredictable w/o PS as I am entering a corner opposed to PS. So I am assuming this car is built for PS, unlike your average Hondas where powersteering isn't even necessary.

 

In my opinon Ps would be better, with powersteering it will give you feedback jut more subtle, without powersteering if you go into the drift and the car desides to really hook up you better be able to hold that steering wheel. I prefer PS myself. Just my $.02

 

Did you drain the steering rack and remove the pump? That might be the problem.

 

I duno drifting with no power steering sounds like it would be a pain in the ***

 

I went to a local event with a shop owner and he said he couldn't drift cause he had no PS. Makes sense, you never see a pro straining to pull the wheels around. The drift bible makes no mention of removing PS, and I'm sure it would if it were beneficial. I'd have to say go PS, mine slides fine!!!!!!!!