Viperbob1

Doing a conversion on a 996TT. For those that have done it in did you use the pressure line pieces from Motorsports, or some metric adaptors with AN fittings and high pressure power steering line? These parts are over $400 for this pressure line alone at Motorsports, plus they do not have any of the fittings in stock..

Geoffrey

When I've installed the electric power steering pumps into earlier cars, I simply converted to AN fittings and lines. Simple and inexpensive.

Viperbob1

Thanks Geoffrey. That is what I was leaning towards. Lines are short, and $400 seemed stupid for this. Almost half the pump cost.

mobonic

i have been toying with this idea for my 997S track car.

Did you go with the motorsports cup pump?

Viperbob1

Yes it is a last minute change so went with Motorsports pump. Time is short so probably easiest to install.

Viperbob1

OK more of a pain. There are no fittings for the steering rack (the slip fit ones) to do an AN conversion to the pump. So unless you go with the full Motorsports setup, you will have to make your own fittings.

bobt993

Bob any luck with BAT having them?

Viperbob1

nope... Stupid things..... Will take some pics and post..

mobonic

Viper, Im thinking of doing this to my 997S race car, what were your thoughts and best way to do it?

disasterman

The fittings are not that hard to make for a talented fabricator. Lines are standard high pressure hose. It's not that hard to do.

JoeMag

Shoudn't be any need for custom fittings. Just take fittings off ps rack to determine thread size and put steel ones with seal ring and AN on other side.

As for making hose and fittings for hose, I'd recommend going to these guys. they'll sell ya simple hose that you can cut and make your own lines with steel AN fittings that screw into the line (much easier than making braided stainless lines).
http://woodwardsteering.com/

below is pic of mine...