For those of you that have removed your power steering.
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For those of you that have removed your power steering.
I have been contemplating removing my power steering for a while. Well I just did it. I cut the belt to test it out. If I don't like it I will put a new belt back on when I install my UDP after X-mas. I have two questions. Is it bad to leave the fluid in the pump if its not moving for a week? Second question is more of a concern I have about drivability if I decide to keep it like this. If the fluid is removed from the system does it become easier to turn the wheel at all? Oh yeah...Almost forgot, the difference is huge. For $0 I just gained an amazing amount of power. Its kinda like Y-pipe all over again. JK. Its not that extreme but it is noticable.
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Originally Posted by broaner22
I have been contemplating removing my power steering for a while. Well I just did it. I cut the belt to test it out. If I don't like it I will put a new belt back on when I install my UDP after X-mas. I have two questions. Is it bad to leave the fluid in the pump if its not moving for a week? Second question is more of a concern I have about drivability if I decide to keep it like this. If the fluid is removed from the system does it become easier to turn the wheel at all? Oh yeah...Almost forgot, the difference is huge. For $0 I just gained an amazing amount of power. Its kinda like Y-pipe all over again. JK. Its not that extreme but it is noticable.
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True that krismax. How is electric power steering done. Are there two motors, one for each wheel or what? Are there any production cars that come stock with this. If auto makers are so smart why don't they do this.
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electrical power steering is like an electric water pump, just with the different rotors. Auto makers DO use electrical pumps, and they arent that uncommon because of the less drag on the engine. Its just an electric pump instead of a belt driven pump to keep the fluid moving in the system with a nominal pressure. it can be tricky making a kit for a car without it.
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no. is it easier to move a hydralic part without the fluid in the system? no. the fluid is there for a reason, and even without a pump, it adds to the fluid motion of steering.
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Reviving an old thread. I put it back on long ago. Don't worry about that. My questions/comments now are: As the car gets lighter the steering effort required is less; removing the entire PS system reduces weight. Is it possible to race(Road racing) with no power steering? I don't remember what its like. Also, removing the PS would reduce clutter in the engine bay making a much more appealing piece to the eye.
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Originally Posted by Broaner
Reviving an old thread. I put it back on long ago. Don't worry about that. My questions/comments now are: As the car gets lighter the steering effort required is less; removing the entire PS system reduces weight. Is it possible to race(Road racing) with no power steering? I don't remember what its like. Also, removing the PS would reduce clutter in the engine bay making a much more appealing piece to the eye.
I will be able to adjust pressure on the fly and turn it on and off at will.
Honda engineers say 5% increase in MPG and also there is power gained through the entire powerband.
when my new engine goes in in the winter the pump gets hooked up
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Originally Posted by krismax
I have a electric power steering now it will go by my battery all of it the resovoir to. And new steel lines will be run to there. The lines now are closer to that area now than were they are to the timing cover.
I will be able to adjust pressure on the fly and turn it on and off at will.
Honda engineers say 5% increase in MPG and also there is power gained through the entire powerband.
when my new engine goes in in the winter the pump gets hooked up
I will be able to adjust pressure on the fly and turn it on and off at will.
Honda engineers say 5% increase in MPG and also there is power gained through the entire powerband.
when my new engine goes in in the winter the pump gets hooked up
any pics or write ups on how to get this?
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Assuming the Honda electric motor just turns the actual power-steering pump, why not use it to drive our pump? Would be neat to just have it run at low rpms, and no assist at highway speed. I hate how light my steering is at speed.
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Originally Posted by 95bluse
Assuming the Honda electric motor just turns the actual power-steering pump, why not use it to drive our pump? Would be neat to just have it run at low rpms, and no assist at highway speed. I hate how light my steering is at speed.
It has no pulley on it it is self contained like a electric water pump i can mount it anywhere i like in or ouside the car on the roof or trunk if i please but my pump will be next to the battery . Im taking stock PS off and its all trash none of it will be used (only resovoir will be used relocated next to battery)
If joe works it right it will be like a dimmer light when i want low pressure i turn the **** on the dash if i want high pressure same thing. If i want completly off for maximaum HP and fuel saveings. On the toyota i got it off . It was used like a dimmer stock but the computer (pump has its own ecu on the toyota)controlled it.With drivers speed and turning input.
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Originally Posted by Terran
Will this thing draw more power than the stock alternator can provide?
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