Although I don't agree with fluid pressure not being affected no matter how long the lines are, I will leave it in as i did not think it was that important for cooling. The reason I don't agree is because even though the power steering fluid itself might not compress, it will take in moisture and other contaminants which do. Therefore more fluid in a system would be more prone to contaminants and moisture which WILL compress.
Another reason is what I stated originally, the example of the clutch damper on the s14. All that damper is, is a loop. If this loop is eliminated the clutch pedal instantly feels stiffer and provides more feel. Although this could be different depending on the fluid in question, (power steering fluid vs brake fluid) but most fluids do compress a little, which would mean that a longer line would affect fluid pressure.
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