I'm putting a new steering rack in. The old one is leaking and a bit worn. At NAPA they have 2 part numbers for my car. One with and one without performance suspension. I chose with performance suspension. I figured the other one was for V6 cars, but if so, why would it show up for my car? Anyone know what the difference is for sure?
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Joe K.
'11 BMW 328i
'10 Matrix S AWD
Previously: '89 Plymouth Sundance Turbo, '98 Camaro V6, '96 Camaro Z28, '99 Camaro Z28, '04 Grand Prix GTP -
Both will physically fit. The difference is the steering gear ratio. I can't remember the exact numbers. The V8 cars got like a 14:1 while the V6 car got like 17:1.2002 Electron Blue Vette, 1SC, FE3/Z51, G92 3.15 gears, 308.9 RWHP 321.7 RWTQ (before any mods), SLP headers, Z06 exhaust, MSD Ignition Wires, AC Delco Iridium Spark Plugs, 160 t-stat, lots of ECM tuning
1995 Z28, many mods, SOLD
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That's what I figured, thanks! It certainly would've been a surprise if I had gotten the wrong one!Joe K.
'11 BMW 328i
'10 Matrix S AWD
Previously: '89 Plymouth Sundance Turbo, '98 Camaro V6, '96 Camaro Z28, '99 Camaro Z28, '04 Grand Prix GTPComment
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Ok...here's the answer.
NAPA and maybe some other sites list 2 seperate steering racks for LS1 cars. One WITH and one WITHOUT firm ride and handling. I had to replace mine so I got the one with Firm Ride. It was also $100 cheaper.
Turns out I was wrong. After some research I found out that the one WITH Firm Ride is attached to the F41 RPO Code. This is the code for upgraded suspension for the V6 car. It included a faster steering ratio that was on par with the Z28. It will not fit the V8 car, I am told.
There is only one correct steering rack. It is attached to the FE2 RPO code and has the part number 26062311 for 98-02 cars & 26044844 for 93-97 cars.Joe K.
'11 BMW 328i
'10 Matrix S AWD
Previously: '89 Plymouth Sundance Turbo, '98 Camaro V6, '96 Camaro Z28, '99 Camaro Z28, '04 Grand Prix GTPComment
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