Converting the steering rack to pwr

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10-27-2003 | 05:41 PM

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Converting the steering rack to pwr

Going to use this rack for converting my 240Z to power steering.
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10-27-2003 | 05:59 PM

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who needs power steering?

260s are more safe than 240s

more metal

on a japanese car?

10-27-2003 | 06:00 PM

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just kidding

have fun taking your z apart

10-27-2003 | 06:02 PM

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whoops be kind to me

I forgot you are the one of 2 holy administrators that has more store points than anyone

lol

10-27-2003 | 08:08 PM

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Kyle, that's a very wide rack. Are you chopping the tie rods, or having custom ones built? What's it from? (I'm almost tempted to say Mustang, but it's the wrong shape)

Apparently a Miata rack is almost identical length and mount points to the Z unit, and hte FC rx7 is pretty close

10-27-2003 | 08:26 PM

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cool idea! You should be able to use short arms with it too. Looks more like a Nissan Max. Are you going to have to change the angle of the steering coupler?

10-28-2003 | 10:06 AM

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Its from my STI

10-28-2003 | 10:59 AM

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I just ahve 1 question. Why ? A first gen Z has excellent steering with the rack and pinion. You get better road feel and steering feed back. About the only thing power is good for is added weight and parking. So I ask again Why ???????

10-28-2003 | 01:53 PM

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...for the cool factor. Obviously not for less weight or engine drag because that is what you don't get with power steering. Its nice just for cruising.

10-28-2003 | 04:49 PM

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since I'm going to be running way wider tires on the front I dont think my arms will be strong enough to turn the wheels without it LOL

10-28-2003 | 05:51 PM

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I keep forgetting you all live in ca. You have different speeds out there. All a lot slower than here. I think the slowest I drive is 20 and that is only for about 1/4 of a mile. Otherwise it is 35 or higher. On the interstate i do no less than 85, otherwise I get ran over. So power steering in your case with fat tires, are you talking 15x10, you will benefit.

10-29-2003 | 11:10 AM

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Well the good news and bad news..
The rack will work but you would need to modify a few things.

1) if your using the stock motor mounts from the front crossmember you would need to probably trim a section out of the mount for it to fit.

2) You would need to either knotch or indent the crossmember for one of the powersteering lines to clear the crossmember.

3) Make new mounting brackets for the rack
4) Bend new lines for the set up
5) Get an adaptor joint for the steering colomn to the rack.
6) Get a power steering pump..
7) Adapt the Tie Rod ends from Stock setup to the new rack

I think thats about it..