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This optional power steering pump upgrade might not be for everyone, but i wanted to share what i have done. Most can easily and successfully replace with the AGR Ford replacement pump which is better than stock and bolts in, but not as good as this "TC"(TC does not mean Turbo Coupe) GM style AGR pump i used. For anyone that wants to have a upgraded pump for toughness this may be a good option. I have been using my car to drift and plan on using the steering system harder than normal. Also it doesnt make the "typical ford whine". I called AGR Performance www.agrperformance.com and got the "TC" racing pump. To use this pump you need to make bracket modifications and it needs a reservoir (stock turbo coupe, or aftermarket) unlike the other replacement Ford AGR pump including the reservoir. I made a mounting bracket and had to cut the original power steering/alternator bracket to remove extra bulk metal for fitment. You can use the existing metal line/connector from the stock pump so you can use the existing high presure line, and the existing return line will work as well. I also used a 6" pulley Dormain Part# 300-301 $20 from advance auto which has one too many grooves however it is the correct inner and outer diameter for the pump and stock serpentine belt.
http://www.agrperformance.com/catalog/ca..._pumps.php
The pump is $134 for steel and $170 for aluminum, and if you ask them to put the typical GM connector on instead of the AN10 fitting you can then unscrew the fitting and put on your existing Ford fitting from the stock pump. Also when ordering tell them your application and they can setup the correct flow and psi. FYI you most likely wouldn't have to remount the reservoir where I did, but i had previously removed the reservoir when i put the other Ford style AGR pump with attached reservoir on and i think i got rid of the mount. Hopefully this helps some of you guys looking for other options. Here are the pictures:
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http://www.agrperformance.com/catalog/ca..._pumps.php
The pump is $134 for steel and $170 for aluminum, and if you ask them to put the typical GM connector on instead of the AN10 fitting you can then unscrew the fitting and put on your existing Ford fitting from the stock pump. Also when ordering tell them your application and they can setup the correct flow and psi. FYI you most likely wouldn't have to remount the reservoir where I did, but i had previously removed the reservoir when i put the other Ford style AGR pump with attached reservoir on and i think i got rid of the mount. Hopefully this helps some of you guys looking for other options. Here are the pictures:
http://natomessageboard.com/uploads/0000..._16441.jpg
http://natomessageboard.com/uploads/0000..._16442.jpg
http://natomessageboard.com/uploads/0000..._16451.jpg
http://natomessageboard.com/uploads/0000..._16452.jpg
http://natomessageboard.com/uploads/0000..._16453.jpg
http://natomessageboard.com/uploads/0000..._19301.jpg
http://natomessageboard.com/uploads/0000..._19311.jpg
http://natomessageboard.com/uploads/0000..._19312.jpg
http://natomessageboard.com/uploads/0000..._14091.jpg
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5spd, Precision SC50 T3/T4, QH/SD Tune, Gillis, AFPR, 255FP, WB O2, K&N, Ported E6, 3" DP, ATR 2.5" Duals, 3:73 Rear, Konis, Eibachs, 18" Voxx Wheels, X Drilled Rotors.
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