Power steering pump - Any factory performance upgrades from GM for my 96 Z?

[RyanR]

Like the title says, I'm just wondering if GM made a higher flowing power steering pump for maybe the 2500 or 3500s that had 350s in them, that would would fit on my 96 1500 Z71 and give me a little upgrade. I did a search and really couldn't find any information on the topic. However I did look on Rockauto and saw the pumps had different part numbers from the 1500s to 25/3500s, so something is different.

Main reason I'm asking is because the bearing in my pump is on its last leg and squeaking like a SOB... Driving me nuts So if there is a possible upgrade to be had, I'm all ears. Gonna be running some bigger tread here shortly too so it would be a nice upgrade. Thanks guys.

RR

 

[RyanR]

Anyone? Anyone?.... Bueller.... Bueller....

 

[DGA1]

The different pump numbers could be for the pump with reservoir that had provisions for Hydroboost. Also 97+ trucks had variable power assist steering and the pump itself has provisions for this; a valve I think. I'm not aware of any differences in pump performance though.

 

[RyanR]

The different pump numbers could be for the pump with reservoir that had provisions for Hydroboost. Also 97+ trucks had variable power assist steering and the pump itself has provisions for this; a valve I think. I'm not aware of any differences in pump performance though.

Ok thanks for the reply bro. Very possible that you are correct and there is no performance difference.

 

[JollyGreen]

Ya, I don't know if you would see anything at all by switching pumps. It makes me wonder though. I've got everything but the pump for a hydroboost setup and I was thinking that maybe the pump might have to push more volume due to the hydroboost. IDK though.

I'm going to order a PS pump from a C3500 for my 97 1500 when I do my swap.

 

[RyanR]

Ya, I don't know if you would see anything at all by switching pumps. It makes me wonder though. I've got everything but the pump for a hydroboost setup and I was thinking that maybe the pump might have to push more volume due to the hydroboost. IDK though.

I'm going to order a PS pump from a C3500 for my 97 1500 when I do my swap.

Yea I'm gonna do the same as well, gonna go ahead and order the 2500-3500 pump setup for hydroboost just to find out. Nothing really to lose in trying.

 

[JollyGreen]

Well let me know how it goes. It SHOULD bolt right up.

 

[RyanR]

Well let me know how it goes. It SHOULD bolt right up.

Yea... "Should" lol

 

[DGA1]

I'm not sure if the 454 and the 6.2 used different pumps. Only real difference on the hydroboost pump reservoir is that it has an additional return attachment. Many guys with a hydroboost swap just T the hydroboost return line into the existing return line from the steering box and run the pump that is already on the truck.

 

[nate3531]

Read http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthread.php?8951-SS-Steering-box&highlight=jeep+shaft

there is a 454ss pump that offers a quicker ratio than stock, not sure that would help but seems to be a nice "upgrade"