Simmo
11-03-2011, 10:10 PM
I know its been pondered before but has anyone actually fitted a Toyota MR2 or similar electric power steering pump to their muscle car?
Why????...fair call. I'm thinking along the lines of the potential to mount the pump rearward for weight distribution (with solid lines) and freeing up space for a turbo manifold. (with that ruining any distribution gain lol). Other stuff like switchability/adjustability and steering w/o engine power is a bonus. May potentially be lighter too.
I also have a vacuum issue, and trying to kill two birds with one stone, I looked into the late model MR2 one, and apparently it is load sensitive. Would this be an option to couple into a hydroboost/power steer system...maybe in parallel or with check valves brake wise? Apparently they draw up to 80A max, but the late model LS alternators are 130-140ish so should be able to handle.
I dont know the internal workings of the hydroboost so hopefully someone can clear it up, but as I understand it requires pressure under braking conditions and when not required fluid simply returns to the pump. As it already kind of has an accumulator it would just be topping this up Y/N?
Redundancy is covered with manual steering action + the hydroboost half dozen or so brake applications in case of a brake issue.
Different yes, but thats what makes this hobby interesting...
Why????...fair call. I'm thinking along the lines of the potential to mount the pump rearward for weight distribution (with solid lines) and freeing up space for a turbo manifold. (with that ruining any distribution gain lol). Other stuff like switchability/adjustability and steering w/o engine power is a bonus. May potentially be lighter too.
I also have a vacuum issue, and trying to kill two birds with one stone, I looked into the late model MR2 one, and apparently it is load sensitive. Would this be an option to couple into a hydroboost/power steer system...maybe in parallel or with check valves brake wise? Apparently they draw up to 80A max, but the late model LS alternators are 130-140ish so should be able to handle.
I dont know the internal workings of the hydroboost so hopefully someone can clear it up, but as I understand it requires pressure under braking conditions and when not required fluid simply returns to the pump. As it already kind of has an accumulator it would just be topping this up Y/N?
Redundancy is covered with manual steering action + the hydroboost half dozen or so brake applications in case of a brake issue.
Different yes, but thats what makes this hobby interesting...