Electric steering conversion

[07 procharger]

I searched and found nothing, but maybe I suck at searching.

Has anyone converted their 05-09 power steering to the newer electric style set up?

Is it even interchangeable? Id like to lose the pump if I can.

thanks for any insight.

 

[lito]

It has not been done AFAIK but I will be testing that hopefully soon.

We did install it on the coyote conversion we did on a 07 with the coyote control pack.

Install wise is easy, just need to confirm the EPAS would read the vehicle speed PID of the 3V PCM so it would adjust force with it, that is the test I plan to do. Will report as soon as I do it.

 

[07 procharger]

Thanks Lito, let me know how you make out.

 

[Sky Render]

The K-Member requires provisions for a third bolt that is present on the EPAS rack and not the earlier ones. Look at the difference on BMR's '05-10 and '11+ k-members.

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[gray1622]

What would benefit of this swap? Just hp gained by not driving the pump?

 

[GallopingFord]

Interesting.

 

[07 procharger]

What would benefit of this swap? Just hp gained by not driving the pump?

well...freed up power and maybe some weight savings.

 

[YoungPony]

I would bet weight would be pretty close to the same. Big benefit that I would like would be getting rid of power steering lines and reservoir

 

[one eyed willy]

In for results

 

[Bud]

If anybody wants an EPAS unit to try a swap let me know. I pulled mine off my car at around 8k miles when I went to a manual rack on my 2012.

/shameless plug

 

[scottythesparky]

This is a great idea as I've done two pumps since I've had the car...due to being lead footed when doing doughnuts at full lock,high rpm, as is seems to pressurize the seals and then the steering is as hard as to turn.. U guys know of any other way around this?? Yeah yeah I know stop being a dick and take more control on what your doing..)

 

[Scott]

Interesting, in for the results as well.

 

[Greg Hazlett]

After doing a K member sway on my 13 I think the EPAS/K member is a lot heavier than it was on my 2010.

 

[Bud]

My EPAS rack weight 35lbs with the inner tie rods still on it. Just an FYI for the weight conscious

 

[fdjizm]

This is a great idea as I've done two pumps since I've had the car...due to being lead footed when doing doughnuts at full lock,high rpm, as is seems to pressurize the seals and then the steering is as hard as to turn.. U guys know of any other way around this?? Yeah yeah I know Stop being a dick and take more control on what your doing..)

I'm going to stick to this idea, hope when you're acting like an extra in the fast and furious that you're not on the street.
I've had no issues with my steering.
Not sure I am seeing the benefit to a swap like this for strip use, the power steering pump is not really dragging the engine till you turn the wheels.

 

[19COBRA93]

I'm going to stick to this idea, hope when you're acting like an extra in the fast and furious that you're not on the street.
I've had no issues with my steering.
Not sure I am seeing the benefit to a swap like this for strip use, the power steering pump is not really dragging the engine till you turn the wheels.

On my old fox, when I would run a short belt bypassing the PS pump, I would gain about .2 in the quarter. You're still making small steering inputs all the way down the track. It makes a difference.

 

[Greg Hazlett]

True Sam but is the extra weight of the EPAS worth it?

 

[kdanner]

True Sam but is the extra weight of the EPAS worth it?

Is it still more than the weight of the hydraulic rack/lines/cooler/pump? I would guess the weights are close.

 

[Greg Hazlett]

You have a point, I have no gauge as to how heavy those parts are .

 

[fdjizm]

On my old fox, when I would run a short belt bypassing the PS pump, I would gain about .2 in the quarter. You're still making small steering inputs all the way down the track. It makes a difference.

Shit if it gives me .2 in the quarter I will bring a belt with me to swap at the track!
What kind of gain would you think on our cars bypassing the PS? even .1 would be sweet.