mrk3cobra Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) I received the power steering kit from Silvermine motors today. I will post install pictures, installing in my 240Z LS2/ T56 with Hoke performance motor mounts. If anyone has questions on the install let me know. Edited May 5, 2020 by mrk3cobra more descriptive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooseRocks Posted April 21, 2020 Share Posted April 21, 2020 Looking forward to this install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 First step, removed stock steering rag joint. Installed new EPS joint to 240Z steering shaft. Not to bad of a job, if I wad to do it different I would have installed before the engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 Step two, found location for EPS computer above gas pedal on fire wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooseRocks Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 What was the PN for the EPS joint? Where did you purchase it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted April 22, 2020 Author Share Posted April 22, 2020 The joint comes with the EPS kit. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooseRocks Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 That's great. I hate it when kits aren't as complete as they should be. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildfire490 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Following. Interested to see what you think of it once it is installed and if it was worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EF Ian Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 Keen to see what you think about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 Disassembled old parts, getting ready to install kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 The Silvermine EPS kit did not offset my steering shaft away from the headers. The shaft is in the same location as stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 Install complete. Went very smooth no issues. I have tested with engine off, no slack or noises in steering column. Doing some other work on engine should be ready to drive next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boben Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 Thanks for the detailed pics. Seems like there is very little clearance to the headers. Does everything clear even when the engine is under load? You must have very stiff bushings on your engine mounts If there is no hitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 Yes you are correct, I have about 1/8" clearance. I was told the kit would move the steering shaft away from the headers by a small amount. The kit i received did not offset the steering shaft it is in the exact same location as before installing the kit. I am asking Silvermine motors if they are selling different kits. This was one of the reasons I went with this kit was to have some more clearance at the headers. I am sure they will respond to my question on the offset firewall bracket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 I started the car and tested at idle. Steering feels very smooth, no noise, steering shaft and motor very stable. At idle feels like a modern day car, easy to steer with one hand. I will test on the road later this week when I finish some other work. Anyone thinking of installing EPS on your 240Z and want me to test something let me know. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooseRocks Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Are you using speed input? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 I used the VSS signal from my PSI wiring harness. I have a GPS speedo so I was not using the VSS wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LooseRocks Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Is it possible to operate without the speed input? If you feel that it's not too dangerous, can you try it out and let us know how it feels a various speeds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwine automotive Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 I have, wouldn't say it was dangerous just felt loose with no feedback from the steering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrk3cobra Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 I do not think you would want full power steering at freeway speeds. You can buy a GPS speed sensor with the kit. I think it only adds $45. I would think if I disconnect the speed signal the EPS will get an error code. There is a red fault light that comes with the EPS kit. I do not have enough information on the kit if it would default into a predetermined setting if it does not see the speed signal. Silvermine motors may have more information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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