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Awesome, you went with the the new power steering pump. Are you using the same stock steering rack or did you upgrade. Cobalt is correct again with the TRW pumps being affordable compared to the branded Porsche pump.
Awesome, you went with the the new power steering pump. Are you using the same stock steering rack or did you upgrade. Cobalt is correct again with the TRW pumps being affordable compared to the branded Porsche pump.
Cobalt knows his stuff. The TRW pumps are very affordable, if you can find one used. Or you can purchase a new one from Tarrett for $1,600 with the whole kit. I think they charge $700 to $800 for just the pump, and not sure it’s a TRW pump.
I’m staying with the stock steering rack. This just helps reduce some weight, eliminate some messy lines, and redistribute weight up front. My engine is all stock, so eliminating some parasitic draw is also a plus.
Cobalt knows his stuff. The TRW pumps are very affordable, if you can find one used. Or you can purchase a new one from Tarrett for $1,600 with the whole kit. I think they charge $700 to $800 for just the pump, and not sure it’s a TRW pump.
I’m staying with the stock steering rack. This just helps reduce some weight, eliminate some messy lines, and redistribute weight up front. My engine is all stock, so eliminating some parasitic draw is also a plus.
That he does. This community has such wonderful resources!
Oh good to know you're going to stick with the stock steering rack. Having less draw is definitely a huge plus. I think when I get around to it I will do the same. I'll just need to see if it's possible to fit while still having a spare.
Wilbur isn't flying just yet, but we are getting very close. The engine is back in with newly re-geared transmission. The strut towers have been notched, new axles are in, and the 993 longitudinals have been replaced with proper 964 longitudes. There's ample room now to mount 245's up front, and I can't wait to get the car back on the track and test out the new gearing.
But the last minute decision to convert to an electric steering pump has delayed things a bit. Especially with the first pump lost somewhere in Poland. I ordered two pumps this time around, and both arrived last week. Both were covered with dirt, and power steering fluid, but they cleaned up nicely. DP Motorsport no longer makes fiberglass engine tins, but they were kind enough to send me the part that fills the gap for a power steering delete. DP Motorsports is great to work with, and they provide great parts for our cars. I hope you will check out their website. DP-Motorsports
Re-geared Transmission installed! New rear axles Strust towers notchhed 964 longitudinals 964 longitudinal on left, replacing 993 longitudinal on right That's a lot of work for 15mm Lots of space up high on the inside here for camber But the MCS 2 ways could offer more room down low here These are 225's on the wheels as I couldn't even go 235 without rubbing. Ample room now to run 245's, finally! Here's the gap in he engine tin after removing the power steering DP Motorsport shipped the fiberglass tin to fill the P/S gap Both electric pumps arrived looking pretty sad But both look promising after some TLC. I will keep a spare pump on hand...
I got mine from Poland as well. They claimed to have refurbished the pump and it looked virtually new. My mechanic crafted a metal piece to cover the gap.
Love Wilbur the Pig!
I got mine from Poland as well. They claimed to have refurbished the pump and it looked virtually new. My mechanic crafted a metal piece to cover the gap.
Love Wilbur the Pig!
Both came through Poland, but one started in Lithuania. Funny, I would have thought Germany. I think TRW was originally an American company, but it was purchased years ago. A lot of these seem to come from Opel Astras, which I understand are pretty bullet proof and are roaming all over Europe. Lithuania is tiny, but they were very popular there.
Thanks Ski Porsche, this Pig has been a labor of love!
The electric steering pump is now in, and the car has been properly dialed-in. No issues setting the car at 3.5 degrees of camber, and there’s now tons of room to run 245’s up front where formerly I could only fit 225’s. So switching back to the 964 longitudinal was worth all the effort. We waited to install the new steering pump before corner balancing. The car was formerly set with toe out, which was corrected. That might explain why the car was a bit jumpy.
It’s been raining here, so I still haven’t had a chance to drive the car yet with the new setup and transmisison. There’s a track event at New Hampshire Motor Speedway next weekend, but I’d like to get the car properly broken in before thrashing through the gears at NHMS. It’s a great track, but tough on the tranny so I will wait for next year and take it easy for a bit.
Posting a few photos below of how the car is now dialed in, and the installation of the power steering pump. Kenny at Conway Autoworks did a really nice and tidy install on the pump. That’s also Kenny’s work notching the towers, and getting the car properly setup.
We increased camber from -3 to -3.5. Toe out is now toe in. Neat And tidy install
08-16-2024, 06:04 PM
