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    1. #1
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      Increasing steering effort

      I have a g body with a 5.3 in it using the factory 5.3 powers testing pump. The car also has a grand national steering box and upgraded to the jeep steering shaft. My question is, the steering feel is vague and the effort is too light. I thought maybe increase the pump pulley size and and slow the pump, but that isn't an option due to space. How can I increase the effort on my steering and get the vague front end feel out?



    2. #2
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      Increasing pulley size doesn't work. There are different types of kits to change the pressure or volume that comes out of the pump, here's an example. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/b...FUMTHwod2PAFNw A google search will probably come up with other alternatives.

    3. #3
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      Quote Originally Posted by NOT A TA View Post
      Increasing pulley size doesn't work. There are different types of kits to change the pressure or volume that comes out of the pump, here's an example. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/b...FUMTHwod2PAFNw A google search will probably come up with other alternatives.
      Thanks for the response, I already utilized a kit like the one you recommended and I couldn't find much on google.

    4. #4
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      If you have a stock dia steering wheel, try a smaller aftermarket wheel. The smaller dia makes a noticeable difference. I had the same issue with my firebird until I went to a different wheel

    5. #5
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      Turn One makes an adjustable valve for power steering. You may want to discuss with them on what you can do with what you already have.

      http://www.turnone-steering.com/#!on...egory=12459196

    6. #6
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