Power Steering on 240 or 260Z

[620Z]

As we all know the old steering on the Zed is a little heavy. As the next project I am planning on putting some power sterring on my car in the next 3-6 months and was wondering if anyone has done it or knows of anyone. I was hoping to get some details to give me a heads up. I have heard of a few done and seen Class's Car in Sydney is done. I think he used a Subaru rack but hear that the WRX steering rack is probably better. I was just wondering if there were any pit falls to look out for.

thanks

[lambs]

WRX rack is the way to go by all reports, but the inner tie-rod end connections have to be modified to accept the Z tie-rod type. In the US a Mustang rack has been used, but don't know details.

 

Personally I don't think a Z's steering is all that heavy. 2+2's have a slightly 'quicker' rack ratio to compensate for the increased weight. So a 2+2 rack can be used in a coupe to help matters, also useful for track work.

[620Z]

Yeah thanks Lambs.

I actually have a V8 in my 2+2 so it's a bit heavier than usual plus want to put 255 tyres on the front instead of the current 235's. The sterring is a bit heavy but I just want it to be like a normal modern car (light). I am working on making it as user friendly as possible, so an old grandma or my kids can drive it with ease when they reach the ripe old age. Or maybe when I am an old fart, ha.

Sounds like the WRX rack is the way to go. Not sure where to start the search for that. Probably the wreckers.

[nat0_240_chevZ]

jump on thezgarage

 

brzi260 has done a suby rack i think from any imprezza or liberty, seemed an easy install,

has pics etc too, easy to follow.

 

nato

[lambs]

Yeah thanks Lambs.

I actually have a V8 in my 2+2 so it's a bit heavier than usual plus want to put 255 tyres on the front instead of the current 235's.

 

Yes, I know your car, I suppose I was speaking more generally. In your case probably more the tyres than engine as there's not much difference in the weight of an L6 compared with a small block V8...some claim the V8 is lighter, but probably engines with alloy heads.

 

How's Gordon's hand, BTW ??

[620Z]

Yeah my engine has alloy heads so it's not that heavy! Well sort of. I agree I think it's more the tyres plus the angle of the rack on the Zed that makes it a bit heavy. Gordons fingers are doing pretty well. One he has no feeling in, but at least both are back on and pink so he won't lose them now. That point has passed. They aren't perfect but it could have been worse. the main thing is he can still race his car and work with minimal inconvenience.

Thanks for the site Nato. I will have a look later today. Just what I was after by the sounds.

Cheers