There was a writeup somewhere on here...ill see if i can dig it up...Mm makes adapters for the rack...im not sure whats needed on the pump side...ill be doing this conversion myself soon.
https://www.maximummotorsports.com/...ower-Steering-Fitting-Kit-Mustang-steering-rack-to-AN-hose-1979-2004-P1001.aspx

 

https://forums.corral.net/forums/ge...1299199-pics-my-braided-power-steering-line-install.html#/topics/1299199?page=1

 

Read this thread before. I'm considering this, but just want to see if they're any other ideas out there.

Did you ever finish your p/s rack setup?

dang that sucks, im assuming you would use a longer line as well to get it off that heat source at the same time. i bet thats boiling the fluid!

Trying to prevent any possible damage before it gets up and rolling. We started the car, just no driving yet.

I see you have an electric water pump might, as well go electric steering pump as well /forums/images/smilies/wink.gif

Different platform but there are braided lines for the e46 M3 that ended up causing the pumps to go out due to a smaller ID than the OE lines. Check those ID sizes

I considered electric p/s system also. If you got any additional insight/info to share, that'd be great.

I did see some guys talking about Volvo having electric pump (ford brand) you could use, but it seemed to be more work involved than what I am willing to tackle....lol.)

Using the factory routing of the stock rubber line would give all the clearance you need.

Good luck

That's a stock power steering line. How would routing a stock rubber line give me more clearance?

Thanks


Does any one know the thread pitch & size of the fitting that goes into the pump? Both side & bottom?

Going to order Maximum Motorsports AN fittings today

 

dang that sucks, im assuming you would use a longer line as well to get it off that heat source at the same time. i bet thats boiling the fluid!

 

I see you have an electric water pump might, as well go electric steering pump as well

Different platform but there are braided lines for the e46 M3 that ended up causing the pumps to go out due to a smaller ID than the OE lines. Check those ID sizes

 

Using the factory routing of the stock rubber line would give all the clearance you need.

Good luck

 

https://gottashow.com/braided-hose-kit-for-ford-rack-to-gm-or-ford-pump.html

here's a steering hose kit

 

I guess I'll do the work....
This is the FACTORY ROUTING of the STOCK line.....plenty of clearance given in your case.0704_mump_05_z+ford_mustang_cobra_foxbody+engine_bay

 

For those who might be interested....

I ended up deleting the original power steering pump set up and went with an electric p/s pump. I placed the pump in the trunk and ran the braided lines from the trunk to the rack.

One pro about this type of setup is if I ever decide to change the engine or what not, the power steering system is independently operated, therefore will never be touched when swapping out.

Plus I dont have to worry about burning up power steering lines with 1 7 /8 turbo exhaust headers...

I can also turn the system on and off whenever I choose to, by activating a switch.

Pretty neat setup.

 

Pictures of said setup? Have you driven it on the street yet?

 

I would think it would be loud?

 

Pics...

I have the look & clearance of a manual rack setup, but with power steering... :-]

 

Looks good. Can you really hear it when the pump is running? I heard one on a YouTube channel and it seemed LOUD! I don’t even know how people don’t notice it on the Volvo’s.

 

My exhaust system is so loud that I cant hear anything. When the p/s system is on, it basically sounds like aftermarket fuel pumps priming before starting the car. The turbo system is a B & G eliminator kit. Right now it's an open exhaust kit that dumps right out the passenger side fender. You can hear the car idle from 2 blocks away....lol

The p/s system only runs when I need it to ( low speed turns or parking). I have 295/19's on the front, so I definitely need it. I designed it to use the rear defrost switch to turn the system on and off.

I'm loving the way the engine bay looks. I'm glad I could get rid of that ugly p/s pump, bracket and pulley setup.