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Author:  mikbik [ Thu Aug 14, 2014 10:24 pm ]
Post subject:  converting from manual to power steering?
what are the things needed to have this conversion? aside from the power rack assy?
Author:  Sunchaser [ Thu Aug 14, 2014 10:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: converting from manual to power steering?
Why are you switching if you dont mind me asking?
Author:  CaptainTonus [ Thu Aug 14, 2014 10:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: converting from manual to power steering?
Obviously the rack itself, the pump, the reservoir, the pressure hose and return hose, a belt, some kind of cooler wouldn't be a bad idea either.
Author:  Natedog [ Fri Aug 15, 2014 6:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: converting from manual to power steering?
Also keep in mind the turbo model had a better ratio steering rack. If you can get one.
Author:  Flying Eagle [ Fri Aug 15, 2014 5:02 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: converting from manual to power steering?
LancerProject was using a 4th gen steering rack, because it came standard with the turbo gear ratio IIRC.

To be confirmed ....
Author:  Mechacode [ Sat Aug 16, 2014 12:59 am ]
Post subject:  Re: converting from manual to power steering?
Not worth it unless you do a lot of >10mph driving in parking lots.
Author:  Sunchaser [ Sat Aug 16, 2014 2:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: converting from manual to power steering?
Im not saying this is right but I got a honda buddy that just runs a power steering rack with no pump. He just put fluid in it and says he changes it sometimes.

Im happy my car is non power steering other than the ratio.
Author:  mikbik [ Sun Aug 17, 2014 1:49 am ]
Post subject:  Re: converting from manual to power steering?
Quote:
Also keep in mind the turbo model had a better ratio steering rack. If you can get one.
can this be purchase bnew? or get it from a colt turbo donor?
anyone has this?
Author:  CaptainTonus [ Sun Aug 17, 2014 2:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: converting from manual to power steering?
Quote:
can this be purchase bnew? or get it from a colt turbo donor?
anyone has this?
You can't buy one new. You may be able to find a remanufactured steering rack, but you'll need a core to exchange, otherwise you'll get charged a lot of money for it. You'd be better off finding someone parting out a car and getting the steering rack from it.
Author:  Flying Eagle [ Sun Aug 17, 2014 9:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: converting from manual to power steering?
C53a 1989 Mirage turbo rack
http://www.partsbase.org/mitsubishi/mir ... -gear-p-2/

CA5A 1992-96 Mirage
http://www.partsbase.org/mitsubishi/mir ... -gear-p-2/

Looks like the racks are interchangeable, from a visual standpoint, likely they bolt in and depending upon the ration, would work.

Don't quote me but I can't find my convo with Mr. LancerProject, but he was talking about using a steering rack with the same ratio as the turbo's.

If you find a rack in this generation that bolts up, the tie rods could be swapped, if that is even needed, and you can get a better ratio.

I'd love to do this to my Subaru Legacy right now, because a 90 degree turn means having to lock arms in one direction, wheres that wouldn't have to happen with my Colt. I'm sure I would have to swap in an Impreza rack or something of the sort. Because Subaru is apparently like Legos or something.

Anywho, there are options ringing in the back of this old brain. Cobwebs getting tugged on dating back to 2004, and some time recently. :lol:
Author:  mikbik [ Mon Aug 18, 2014 4:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: converting from manual to power steering?
Quote:
Why are you switching if you dont mind me asking?
because manual rack are hard to find? are you also looking for one? did you happen to find one?

need this manual turbo rack. anyone has one laying around
Author:  Sunchaser [ Mon Aug 18, 2014 7:21 am ]
Post subject:  Re: converting from manual to power steering?
Found this, still looking

I also found everything you need at rockauto.com its all there.

93-96 rack
http://www.ebay.com/itm/COMPLETE-EAGLE- ... 12&vxp=mtr
Author:  CaptainTonus [ Mon Aug 18, 2014 9:23 am ]
Post subject:  Re: converting from manual to power steering?
Quote:
need this manual turbo rack. anyone has one laying around
All Turbo 3G CSM's had power steering.
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