Green_bucket Posted October 25, 2018 Report Posted October 25, 2018 Hey guys just wondering, say i want power steering in a sr20det ke70. What is the best way i would go about that? Quote
ke70dave Posted October 25, 2018 Report Posted October 25, 2018 Probably a jdm ae86 power steering rack connected to a sr20 power steering pump. Quote
parrot Posted October 25, 2018 Report Posted October 25, 2018 And don’t put stupidly wide tyres on it Quote
Green_bucket Posted October 25, 2018 Author Report Posted October 25, 2018 thank you, Dave much appreciated! and Parrot, never! it will be a stock looking baby blue sleeper zzZ :) @parrot @ke70dave Quote
ke70dave Posted October 26, 2018 Report Posted October 26, 2018 Even 195 50 R15 semi slicks with a quick steering rack wasnt that bad on my ke70. I wouldn't be too quick to add power steering given the effort involved. Its generally ok without it. Quote
kickn5k Posted October 26, 2018 Report Posted October 26, 2018 On 10/25/2018 at 3:06 PM, kickn5k said: The gym..... Sorry, but the door was left open so I had too. I'm with Dave, I'd drive the car first and see what it's like. My ke11 is really light but my 1600 is reasonably heavy at car park speeds(that's got something to do with the geometry and the massive lump FJ20 turbo). Dave's hybrid type setup could be a good thing. I've also seen holden electric power steer, fitted it makes for a really neat engine bay(no pump). I also found a company in QLD that do a complete electric column that does speed sensitive adjustments. I'll dig up the link when I'm home. Quote
coln72 Posted October 26, 2018 Report Posted October 26, 2018 Yeah, early Astra's have an electric power steer pump which is not computer controlled, so easy to use. I'm also in the drive it and see camp. Used to run 235's on the front of my HZ ute without power steer and it was fine. In fact I took the power steering off that car. Quote
Jono.C Posted October 26, 2018 Report Posted October 26, 2018 Comes down to more factors than just tyre size as well though. Size of steering wheel is one ie will be easier to steer at low speed/ stopped with a 350mm wheel rather than 300 for example. Wheel alignment plays a big factor too. Castor camber and toe change on my Celica made it considerably heavier than car parks than before And running p/s knuckles on manual rack gives good lock but once again makes steering heavier. Weldy/ heavily shimmed diff makes it hard to steer in some parking/ low speed scenarios so avoid that too for street use. Basically keep it sensible and I don't think you'll have any need for power steering. Once you're at like 40kmh+ factory steering is light as hell anyway Quote
Green_bucket Posted October 29, 2018 Author Report Posted October 29, 2018 sweet thanks heaps for all the help guys! ill defs give the stock sterring a go first :D LEGENDS! Quote
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