PAS Upgrade

[joe14]

I'm looking into a power steering upgrade to utilise the power steering pump on my new engine.

I've seen people use the E46 'purple tag' rack (3 turns lock to lock).

1) Am I right in saying that a LHD rack will be required for a RHD E21 due to it needing to be turned around?

2) Besides mounting brackets, what else is required? tracks rods modified? steering linkage?

Thanks.
Joe

[drjim]

NAS just listed some E21 PAS gear in the for sale section

I gave up on PAS as couldn't work out how the pump tensioner/bracket went together!

[nas80]

I would usea stock pas rack and a 1.5 steering quickener.

Theres probably a bit less fabrication then swapping a LHD rack and trying to make track rod ends work maybe?

BTW Joe, ya 6cyl subframe will be ready for ya soon.

[nas80]

http://www.colemanracing.com/Steering-Q ... P4753.aspx

[Jeroen]

Hmmmmmm any pics of one of these fitted in an E21?

[nas80]

No. You can be the first if you wanted lol.

[nas80]

I have a spare LHD column you can have a go on?

[Jeroen]

Neh I'm ok with my steering rack as it is. It's not E30 M3 short but ok for street use and not vague or too long.

[joe14]

Oh this will be one to think about then. Looks like they're used in a lot of motorsport applications.
I think the trick will be finding somewhere to mount it and ensuring its straight and doesn't foul the exhaust manifold.

[Jeroen]

Can't you just use the E21 PAS rack on your conversion then?

[joe14]

Yeah I could but I'd like something quicker tbh.
I'd fancy a non PAS quick rack except for the added weight but making it power assisted gives the best of both worlds.

[Jeroen]

Now I understand haha!