Adding power steering to 1983 944

[alpinewhite]

My 1983 944 didn't come stock with power steering. I saw from AutoZone that a replacement power steering pump is $200 and a rack&pinion is $173. Add a few more dollars for hoses and the total price is about $500. That's a nice upgrade to have for $500.

Has anyone done this before? Is it even possible?

Thanks

[alpinewhite]

Never mind. I just saw this:
Adding Pwr Steering To '83 944

[Jfrahm]

People will pay a fair bit for your manual setup. You might get core charges for some of those parts but it'd be better to get some core parts to turn in from a part-out or pay the core charge. Your rack and intermediate shaft are pretty desirable. I think I'll also suggest that your car as an early car with manual steering is desirable and more valuable as stock so you might consider just getting a different car with the features you want.

[v2rocket_aka944]

If I had a manual steering rack, I wouldn't go to Power.
Power is nice when it works...*when* being the key word.

[nynor]

the manual steering on my 83 was the biz. very precise and excellent feedback.

[mhariush]

If you still want to venture into this...

I have power steering racks, pumps, reservoirs etc etc.

From 87 cars.

[massive]

Have a look at a couple of my tutorials, should help you see what's involved

944 Foot To The Floor: How To Replace Power Steering Rack On A Porsche 944

944 Foot To The Floor: Power Steering Location on a Porsche 944

[Backyardbodyman]

Someone already mentioned that manual racks are actually considered as a modification upgrade from power steering. I had power steering and replaced it with a manual rack and Iove the way the manual rack feels. If you desire power steering,go for it. There's lots guys around with complete power steering racks,hoses,pumps and resivoirs sitting around

[Bradical]

Probably save some coin selling the car and buying one with power steering. You might actually make money on that deal and come out with a cleaner car.