Power Steerinf for LSA

[joeko23]

Hey guys,

Looking for a power steering pump for my LSA and Chassisworks rack and pinion. Their instructions state flow rate of 1-1.5gpm. Any ideas what pump I can use and brackets needed to bolt up to LSA? Also their output shaft is 16.8mm DD. Seems like they are the only ones that make u joints that size? Any suggestions greatly appreciated!

[dhutton]

Turn-One has a pump that will bolt to the factory LSA accessory drive.

Don

[nicks67camaro]

I think there is an add on kit as well. I think this is the route I'm taking. The part numbers are listed individually.
http://www.oemautopartsandaccessories.com/catalog/parts/view/n/p-s-pump-20806165/v/cadillac-cts-2015/vtec/416860/pid/fc731e3af5d4e5fd/

[joeko23]

The problem is that I don't know the flow rate of the pumps. I know the L99 camaro pump will fit also and they are available pretty cheap. The problem is the flow rate. Anyone know the flow rate of the pumps??

[dhutton]

Flow rate of stock pumps is too high. Over 2.0 as best I can recall.

Don

[dhutton]

Flow rates here:

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversions-hybrids/1262185-power-steering-pump-outputs-gto-f-body-corvette-cts-v-truck-etc.html

Don

[joeko23]

I think I found what I was looking for in that thread:
2010+ Camaro
Flow: 0.9 to 1.3 GPM @ 400 RPM; 1.8 to 2.2 GPM @ 1500 RPM - Flow tested at about 100psi

That should put me pretty close in range and the LS3 is same block as LSA so I should be able to bolt up the stock camaro pump no problem.

Thanks!

Now if I can find 16.8mm ujounts that are less than $100 each

[nicks67camaro]

Good to know. Looks that that pump and bracket combo is cheap!

http://www.wholesalegmpartsonline.com/products/Chevrolet/Camaro/PULLEY-Steering-Pump/2670108/12610794.html

[Randy67]

Just a FYI, 2010-2012 Camaro V8s had hydraulic power steering, 2013-up V8 used electric steering.

[Bugzilla]

Just throwing another option out there for you. I normally use a PS bracket off the older CTS-Vs (LS6 version / GM # 12578551). Then you can use an aftermarket pump from Sweet or Howe. They offer them in a wide variety of PSI and flow rates, most within your needs. The only downside is that you would have to run a remote reservoir.